Write two short discussions. Instructions are on pdf for part 2.

Write two short discussions. Instructions are on pdf for part 2.

PART 1: Watch the Hatch Show Print video at this YouTube address:  CC (closed captioning available)

(If the URL does not work for you, search; “American Letterpress: The Art of Hatch Show Print” on YouTube. The video is about 5 to 8 minutes in length.)

Next search: Hatch Show Print Posters on Google or another browser and view the images.

You can also search Hatch Show Prints and click on Videos to see more video.

Next Search: Dirk Fowler Rock Posters and view the images. Dirk Fowler is an Art Professor at Texas Tech University who creates rock band posters and other posters using the wood block letterpress method.

I used to live in Nashville, TN and I worked in the music industry there before pursuing my art and teaching career. Hatch Prints was an important part of our advertising connecting the heritage of past musicians with the present. Whenever I think about concerts or other music events, the images of Hatch Prints always comes to mind.

Advertising and the mediums used for advertising can impact our lives in powerful or subtle ways. Artists use prints and the printing medium along with text to convey their conceptual intent as well.

Think about how some form of signage has impacted your life. It could be a poster, a business card, a printed sign, a hand painted sign or any other type of signage you see on a continuous basis.

Post the following in response to this discussion question: (250 word minimum)

1. What did you think about Hatch Show Prints?

2. What signage do you see almost every day that always captures your attention?

3. Why does it capture your attention? Color, size, subject or other?

4. Where is the signage located?

5. Upload a picture of the signage into your Discussion Thread Text Box.

6. Respond to a minimum of 3 other student’s posts with questions or comments.

Part 2:

This discussion assignment is a formal critique of one artwork of your choosing. You are to write a formal critique (300 word minimum) of one artwork. Pick either your favorite piece or one that interests you because of the image, subject matter or content. You don’t have to “like” the artwork you choose to critique. You can choose an artwork you don’t understand or one you may question why it is considered art.This discussion assignment is a formal critique of one artwork of your choosing. You are to write a formal critique (300 word minimum) of one artwork. Pick either your favorite piece or one that interests you because of the image, subject matter or content. You don’t have to “like” the artwork you choose to critique. You can choose an artwork you don’t understand or one you may question why it is considered art.