CBSE Class 12 Graphics Syllabus 2011

CLASS XII (THEORY)

One Theory Paper

Time: 2 Hours

40 Marks

Unitwise Weightage

CLASS XII (PRACTICAL)

One Practical Paper

Time:6 Hours (3+3)

60 Marks

Unitwise Weightage

Unit 1: The students in the class are expected to opt for anyone of the
following media depending upon the facilities available in their schools
120 Pds.

(a) Serigraphy

1. The history of stencils and silk screen.

2. Methods and materials.

3. The use and maintenance of the squeeze.

4. Sealing, registration for colour, work and preparation for printing.

5. Solvents for cleaning, use and characteristics of printing inks.

6. Finishing Mounting and the print.

OR

(b) Lithography

120 Pds.

1. Introduction: Short history and the methods and material used in producing lithographic    prints.

2. The use and characteristics of the Litho stone/Zinc plates.

3. The use of lithographic chalks and ink (Tusche).

4. Preparing for printing and use of various chemicals inking and taking proofs.

5. Papers used in lithography and getting the final Print.

6. Finishing and mounting the print.

OR

(c) Etching and Engraving (Intaglio Process)

120 Pds.

1. Introduction to intaglio technique with a short history, methods and materials, Etching
press.

2. Preparing the plate and laying the ground (Resist) and Inking.

3. Characteristics of different types of grounds.

4. Characteristics and use of various acids.

5. Colour etching, use of stencils and marks.

6. Finishing and mounting the prints.

Unit2: Portfolio Assessment

48Pds.

(a) Record of the entire years' performance from sketch to finished product (10 Marks)

(b)Three selected prints prepared during the course by the candidate and certified by the school authorities as works done in the school and to be placed before the external examiner for assessment. (10 Marks)

Note: The time table to be so framed as to allow the students to work continuously for minimum of two periods at a stretch.

GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATION OF PRACTICAL

1. Marking Scheme:

Part I: Graphic-Composition (Print Making)

(a) Record of the entire years' performance from sketch to finished product. 10

Three selected Prints (4+3+3 marks for 3 prints) 10

2. Format of the questions:

Part I: Graphic Composition (print-making) 50 marks

Choose one of the print-making medium available and taught in your school viz. serigraphy,
lithography, etching and engraving.

Make a Graphic-Composition on anyone of the five subjects given below according to the
possibility and suitability of the medium:

(Note: Any five suitable subjects for “Graphic-Composition (Print-making)” are to be decided
by by the internal and external examiners jointly in accordance with the instructions are to be
mentioned here).

Make use of line, tone and texture, exploiting the medium fully to realize composition.

Print your composition in one or two colours.

Pay special attention to print quality and cleanliness.Submit two identical prints along with all the rough layouts as your final submission.

Size of the plate:

1.The external and internal examiners, jointly are to select/decide five subjects suitable for
Graphic-Composition (Print-Making).

2.Each subject should be so designed that the candidate may get a clear-cut idea of the
subject, however, any candidate can perceive a subject in his/her own way but Graphic
quality must be maintained in the composition.

3.The examiners are free to select/decide the subjects, but these should be according to the
standard of class XII and environment of the school/candidates.

Some identified areas of the subjects for Graphic-Composition (Print-making) are given
below in which some more areas may be added, if needed:

(i) Affairs of family, friends and daily life.

(ii) Affairs of Professionals.

(iii) Games & Sports Activities.

(iv) Nature.

(v) Fantasy.

(vi) National, religious & cultural events and celebrations.

(vii) Ideas-personal, social, local, provincial, national or international.

4. Instructions to the examiners

1. Candidates should be given one hour break after first three hours.

2. Work of the candidates for part I & II is to be evaluated on the spot by the external and
internal examiners jointly.

3. Each work of parts I & II, after assessment, is to be marked as examined and duly signed
by the external and internal examiners.

Some Reference Books Suggested for Teachers.
1. "The Techniques of Graphic Art”, by H. Van Kruihingen.

2. “Print Making”, Harvewy Daniels (Hamlym).

3. “Art is Manual for Silk Screen Print Making”, by Heavy Shockler.

4. “Print Making today”, by Jules Helles.

5. “Silk Screen Techniques”, J.I. Biege Leison, Dover Publication, New York.

6. “Introducing Screen Printing”, Anthony Kinsey Walson Guplill, New York.

7. “The Art and Craft of Screen Process Printing”, Kosloff, All the Bruce Publishing Co., New
York.

8. “Practical Screen Printing”, Stephen Russ, Studio Vista Walson Auptill, New York.

9. “Artists Manual for Silk, Screen Print making”, Harry Shekler, American Artist’s Group’
   New York.

10. “Lithography”, Vau Nostrav, Reinnold.

11. “Lithography for Artists”, Standley Loues, Oxford University Press.

12. “Linocuts and Woodcuts”, Michael Rothemstein Studio Vista, London.

13. “Relief Printing”, Michael Rothenstein Studio Vista, London.

14. “Etching, Engraving and Intaglio Printing”, Anthony Gross, Oxford University Press.

15. “The Art of Etching”, E.S. Sumaden Gouslable, London.