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Year 11 - Art and design

Screen printing basics: from stencils to finished prints

Graphic communication

Unit Summary

This teacher-led unit deepens pupils' skills within endorsements. Through short workshop activities, pupils further explore a range of materials and techniques. They develop studies focused on the elements and principles of art in practice.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to create a simple screen print using a stencil and apply correct technique to produce clear, repeatable results.

Key Notes

  • Stencils are used to block and reveal areas of ink.
  • Even pressure and consistent angle with a squeegee is vital for clean prints.
  • Screen printing allows for repetition and variation through colour and composition.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • screen: a fine mesh frame used to transfer ink onto a surface in screen printing
  • stencil: a cut-out template that allows ink to pass through selected areas only
  • squeegee: a tool with a flat rubber blade used to push ink through the screen

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The harder you push the squeegee, the better the print.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Stencils are used to block and reveal areas of ink. Even pressure and consistent angle with a squeegee is vital for clean prints.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'screen'

a fine mesh frame used to transfer ink onto a surface in screen printing.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: The harder you push the squeegee, the better the print. Correction: Too much pressure forces excess ink and blurs edges - controlled, even pressure produces the sharpest results.

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