Description
Are you looking for a printmaking project for your middle school art or high school art classes? This printmaking unit includes everything you need to teach your students the basics of printmaking, a range of printmaking techniques (including marker prints, gelli prints, scratch foam printmaking, linoleum printmaking, and quick DIY prints using materials from around the house/classroom). This printmaking project pack includes 7 projects and an activity guide for 6 quick printmaking activities.
Printmaking is a big part of visual art you can’t miss. Teach your middle school art and high school art students about a wide range of printmaking styles and techniques.
Included in this printmaking project pack is:
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A thorough lesson plan (big idea, I can, goals, essential questions, objectives, supply list, resource links, step-by-step implementation instructions). With instructions to use for second grades or adapting it for older students up to 6th grade.
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3 PowerPoints and PDF presentations to start each day, one for younger grades, one for older grades
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Demo videos to show students the steps (accessed via YouTube or Google Drive)
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Simple fern drawing guide
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Fern drawing guide
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Vine plants drawing guide
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Flowers drawing guide
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Monstera plant drawing guide
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Project how to
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Warm and cool colors early finisher
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Project checklist
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Project examples
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Lesson plan (including the big idea, essential questions, objectives, national standards, and step by step instructions, and adapted instructions)
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Gelli print PowerPoint (also in PDF format)
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Gelli printmaking how to handout
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Watercolor techniques PowerPoint (also in PDF format)
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Watercolor assignment sheet
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Rubric
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Adapted rubric
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Critique sheet
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2 short videos (one pulling a successful print, one pulling an unsuccessful print)
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Lesson plan (including the big idea, essential questions, objectives, national standards, and step by step instructions, and adapted instructions)
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Gelli print project introduction PowerPoint (also in PDF format)
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Timelapse demo video
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Sketchbook assignment sheet
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Gelli printmaking project handout
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Color and value reference
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Wayne Thiebaud artist research activity
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Color & value printable poster
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Critique reflection and activity
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Rubric
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A thorough lesson plan (big idea, I can, goals, essential questions, objectives, supply list, resource links, step-by-step implementation instructions). With instructions to use for second grades or adapting it for older students up to 6th grade.
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Teacher notes, so even if you are unfamiliar with scratch foam printmaking, you know how to best set up for it.
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4 PowerPoint and PDF presentations to start each day
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A Demo video to show students the steps (accessed via YouTube or Google Drive)
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How to edit their photo using the free online program, Pixlr
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Value scale example and activity
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Andy Warhol artist sheet with two activities
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Project checklist
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How to label an edition handout
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Lesson plan (including essential questions, objectives, vocabulary, national standards, step-by-step instructions, and so much more)
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Teacher notes handout
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5 PowerPoint presentations (also in PDF format) to show at the beginning of each class as an introduction, review, and to display step-by-step instructions.
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5 How to draw handouts to help develop their landscapes
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A printable poster to display with project instructions
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A printable handout for each student or each table with project instructions
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A what is an edition? reference handout for labeling prints
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Project checklist
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A lesson plan (with a big idea, objectives, vocabulary, national middle and high school art standards, and step-by-step instructions on implementing the project)
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2 PowerPoints to introduce the assignments with project examples
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Photo Editing How To Handout
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Creating a Registration How To Handout
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Relief Printmaking How To Handout
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Creating Skin Tone with Colored Pencils Worksheets
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Critique sheet
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Rubric
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A lesson plan (with a big idea, objectives, vocabulary, national middle and high school art standards, and step-by-step instructions on implementing the project)
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Printmaking PowerPoint
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Artist research sheet
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Topic research sheet
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Sketchbook handout
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Project PowerPoint, to introduce the project
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Project handout
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Critique sheet
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Roll a critique guide
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Three sheets with different ways to participate in roll-a-critique individually, in small groups, or as a whole class
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Rubric
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Teacher notes on implementing the guide in different ways.
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6 different printmaking techniques including marker print, potato print, bubble wrap print, leaf print, shaving cream print, and oil/water print.
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Art sub plans handout with supplies, instructions, and a checklist for students to follow
Everything you need to implement the printmaking project is included in each lesson pack. Anyone can use this assignment, even if they don’t have experience. Simply, follow the detailed lesson plan! Plus, a rubric is also included for you to use to grade the final works of art.
❤️You will LOVE this art project because the presentations will guide your teaching, making your life easier. A presentation is used to show history, art exemplars, and visual examples of the steps students will take. A second presentation walks students through incorporating watercolor techniques. 3 demo videos are also included.
❤️Students will LOVE this printmaking curriculum because it allows them to create fabulous works of art. Students will feel successful as they use the project guide, checklists, and research sheets to guide their projects.
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What teachers are saying…
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love this resource. Gelli Printing/MonoPrinting with gelli plate is such a great project for middle school. Add with watercolor…wow. I thought that this resource was very well put together and such a great idea!” – Shannon M.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love this resource, the instructions are clear and the example picture are perfect. This has helped me bring a new lesson that they just loved to create.” – Lorraine P.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great resource that takes the guesswork out of presenting new ideas and materials. It saved me a considerable amount of prep time and allowed me to focus on the stuff I really love — making art with my students.” – Aubrey D.
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