The purpose of the Creative Project was to investigate a variety of traditional and contemporary intaglio processes, to relate the processes to other artist's intaglio prints, and to further develop the writer's technical skills by creating a series of intaglio prints using the processes discussed in the research portion of the Creative Project. The Creative Project consisted of a written section containing background information pertaining to technical aspects of the medium and brief discussions of selected works by various artists, and the execution and discussion of a series of prints by the writer using the intaglio techniques separately and in combination with one another.The background information section of the Creative Project consisted of working definitions of technical terms and brief discussions of four prints selected from the Ball State University Art Gallery collection. The prints selected were executed by George Rouault, Susan Rothenberg, Chuck Close, and Jim Dine. The writer also included a brief discussion of some of Stanley William Hayter's contributions to intaglio printing.The execution of the Creative Project resulted in the creation of five intaglio prints. The prints were entitled Highway Aviary, Fish Anatomy, Family, Untitled (Seated Figure), and Dance of the Flightless Bird. Each print utilized different techniques or combinations of techniques on copper and zinc plates. The processes involved in the execution of the prints were engraving, etching, aquatint, mezzotint, and spit biting. The prints were black and white except for the work entitled Fish Anatomy, which was printed with four colors. The print entitled Dance of the Flightless Bird was printed using multiple colors, however the actual edition was black and white. The writer was able to acquire the necessary materials for completion of the project through a grant provided by the Ball State University Office of Research.The completion of the Creative Project resulted in the writer’s improved understanding of intaglio processes and greater technical skills resulting from extensive work in the medium. The Creative Project stressed the importance of intaglio printing in contemporary art and revealed the need for further investigation into experimental techniques in intaglio printing.

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This thesis has made a proposal for a two-year technical printing curriculum for Silliman University. The proposed program is based on the results of a study of the needs of the printing industry, particularly in the Philippines where the university is located, and the curriculums of some of the printing schools in the Philippines and in the United States.The proposed curriculum has made provision for the areas of printing which the printing industry considers very significant. It also provides for related subjects which are believed to be necessary for enhancing the development of knowledge, understanding, and skills needed in the printing trade.

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The following investigation aims to determine the potential of plant material to produce pigments capable of acting as alternatives to the standard range of process (CMYK) colours used in screen printing. A review of the literature on so-called `natural dyes' reveals the extent of the pre-synthetic (1857) use of a range of dye-plants in the textile and related industries over a period of many centuries. Several plant sources are identified for investigation in the context of this study. Chemical, botanical and historical aspects of these plants are described along with notes on their cultivation and nomenclature. The necessary thickeners and other additives that may be required for the production of a stable ink formulation are also discussed. The establishment of the Cat Hill Ink Garden is described as well as a discussion of other sources of raw material supply. Methods of aqueous extraction, lake production, comparative light fastness and spectral reflectance testing are all described and test results are provided in appendix form. The environmental, economic and health and safety aspects of the new inks is contrasted with the commercial oil-based product as well as a brief discussion of their potential for commercial development. Printed examples by the author and several of his students form the final part of the study and demonstrate the use of both CMYK and other non-primary ink formulations.

Thesis (M.S.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 1989. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 50-51).

Thesis (M.S.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 1988. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 77-78).

Thesis (M.S.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 1988. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 1988. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 74-75).