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What Is Gel Plate Printing?
The Basics of Gel Plate Printing
Layering Color and Adding Designs
3:06
Experimenting with Alternative Techniques and Materials
Creating and Using Stencils
6:05
Alternative Stencils and Found Object Textures
7:09
Simple Tricks and Common Mistakes
Dealing with Student Error
4:18
Using Ghost Prints for Creative Compositions
2:01
Best Practices for Student Use of Gel Plates
Storage and Care of Gelli Plates
3:32
Paint and Stencil Organization
2:17
Unlock Certificate: 5 Questions
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Creating with Gel Printing Plates
2 PD Hours
1 Learn how to get started with gel printing plates
2 Apply these strategies and techniques for any age/grade level
3 Bring these ideas into your classroom immediately
Using gel printing plates in the classroom is a memorable and exciting experience for your students. However, you might have a lot of questions. How do I get started? How do I use them? What supplies do I need? In this Learning Pack, you will explore answers to all of these questions and more. Learn what it takes to get started with gel printing plates in your classroom!
Connected Professional Art Educator Competencies
STUDIO TECHNIQUES
Media
4.1 Utilizes and applies knowledge of various media effectively
4.2 Demonstrates willingness to expand content knowledge of media
4.3 Scaffolds instruction to provide a deeper understanding of art media
Techniques
4.4 Utilizes and applies knowledge of various techniques and processes
4.5 Demonstrates willingness to expand content knowledge of techniques and processes
4.6 Scaffolds instruction to provide a deeper understanding of art techniques and processes
Connected National Visual Arts Standards
Anchor Standard #1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #3: Refine and complete artistic work.
Theresa Gillespie
Adjunct Graduate Instructor and Academic Advisor at AOEU and PRO Facilitator
Theresa Gillespie is an Art educator with over 20 years experience in a very diverse school district. She has been teaching at the graduate level since 2013. She is well versed in teaching to a diverse student population which includes English language learners, accelerated learners, and those needing differentiated instruction. She also has expertise in curriculum development, behavior interventions, arts integration, and technology integration.
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Gel Plate Supply List
Gel Plate Printing Vocabulary
Creating Simple and Fast Monoprints
Basic Techniques for Gel Plate Printing
Elements of Art
Principles of Design
Storage and Cleaning Tips
Printmaking Techniques
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How to Take Monoprinting to the Next Level in the Art Room
7 Innovative Ways to Use Up Old Transparencies
2 PD Hours
12 Videos
7 Resources
