12th Grade Monoprinting Lesson Plan Example (Art)

Topic: Monoprinting

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to make a mono print using repurposed materials.

Materials

• Cardboard
• Paper
• String or yarn
• Buttons
• String
• Scissors
• Pen
• Pencil
• Ruler or straight edge
• Glue
• Water
• Printing ink (optional)

Warm-up

• Have students form small groups and give each group a piece of cardboard, a stack of paper, and a few different buttons.
• Ask them to explore the buttons and their different shapes and textures. Have them experiment with pressing the buttons into the cardboard and the paper, and see what patterns they can create.
• After about five minutes, have each group share their findings with the class.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of monoprinting, explaining that it is a technique in which one print is made using one color of ink.
• Demonstrate how to prepare the ink and the paper for monoprinting, including how to mix the ink and apply it to the paper.
• Show the class how to use a printing press to make a monoprint, explaining the different steps involved.
• Discuss the characteristics of different types of ink, such as their viscosity and density, and how they affect the look of the print.

Guided Practice

• Have the students work in pairs to make a monoprint using the printing press. They can choose their own color of ink and experiment with different types and amounts of ink to see how they affect the look of the print.
• After they have made their prints, have them discuss the characteristics of the ink they used and how it affected the look of their print.

Independent Practice

• Have the students choose a subject for their monoprint and prepare the necessary materials.
• Have them make a series of prints, varying the pressure and angle of the printing press to see how these factors affect the look of the print.
• Have them evaluate the results of their experiment and consider what they learned about the process and the potential of monoprinting.

Closure

• Review the objectives and have the students share their monoprints with the class.
• Discuss the different approaches and techniques that were used and the effects that were achieved.
• Encourage the students to share their observations and insights about the process and its potential.

Assessment

• Observe the students during the guided practice to assess their understanding of the process and their ability to apply it in making a monoprint.
• Collect and review the monoprints that the students made during the independent practice to assess their ability to successfully create a monoprint and apply the chosen technique.