Eraser+Stamp

=Samples= http://www.flickr.com/photos/92943860@N00/sets/88982/

=ERASER STAMP PRINTS= (200 points)

Your assignment is to design and create an eraser stamp block series of at least 3 blocks that tell a story. You may choose to create a new interpretation on a fairy tale, a piece of literature or fiction (you could do an alternate ending to a fairy tale or story if you wish). You could also tell your own story or a story when you were a child or your story now. The key is that the images should express the details of the story in an original way. Words are optional, but if you incorporate words, they should be secondary to the images and designed backwards (since the words will reverse in the printing of the blocks). These blocks will be printed in sequence with 1/2” margins between them so that all 3 will be printed in sequence on one sheet. You will need to turn in 3 editioned prints. All prints should be titled, signed and editioned.

Your project and designs will be assessed on the following:

1. Does the print show a series of at least 3 eraser stamp prints with a 1/2” inch margin between them? 2. How effective is the expression of story? 3. Does the print use at least 2 principles of design? 4. Does the print show a variety of lines and shapes? 5. Is the print original? (no copying trademark symbols or other artist’s work - no kitsch or cliché imagery) 6. Is craftsmanship evident in the creation of the plate? (neat, clean and evenly printed image, margins clean, no fingerprint smudges, variety of cutting and even registration? 7. Is the print completed?

Things to avoid: 1. Anything kitschy (stars, unicorns, mushrooms, tigers, tear drops, spirals, hearts, moons, fairies, rainbows, sunsets) or other overused cliché symbols. Let’s be original here. 2. Wasting materials 3. Smudging work

=GRADING RUBRIC= Eraser Stamp Story Print

1. Composition (75 points total) Rules of composition (no playing card format, wallpaper patterns, etc.) and developing the entire etching surface(s). (30) Uses at least 3 blocks (15) Images effectively express the details of the story (30)

2. Elements of Art and Principles of design (75 points total) Use of at least 2 principles of design (10) NOTAN - Use of positive and negative space/balance (15) Shows emphasis (20) Variety of lines and shapes (20)

3. Originality (75 points) Use of individual idea (no kitsch or cliché symbols) (35) No copying trademark symbols or other artist’s work (40)

4. Craftmanship (75 points total) Neat, clean and evenly printed image (20) Printing quality (margins are clean with no fingerprint smudges) (20) Printing quality (even registration with margins) (20) Prints are signed, editioned and titled. (15)

TOTAL _/200 Points

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