Cliche-Verre Name__________________________

evaluation criteria

______ (20 points) Problem

 You have created two high-quality cliché-verre prints that each have a wide range of values, and clearly presents a
photographic image combined with a hand-made, experimental “etching” on a transparency.
 You have created at least two experimental etchings on transparency film, and have submitted these etchings with
your final prints.
Comments:

______ (10 points) Studio Skills & Techniques

 You have thoughtfully applied/removed the printing ink on your transparency, considering it’s texture, pattern, or
other visual effect of interest.
 You have created test strips to experiment with different aperture and exposure times to determine the correct
exposure for each print.
 You have used various darkroom equipment (grain focusers, filters, easels, etc.) and effective problem solving
when necessary to obtain a strong exposure.
 You have experimented with combining your etching with your image in a variety of ways to identify an interesting,
well-designed final product.
Comments:

______ (10 points) Image Clarity/Design:

 You have chosen a high quality negative with which to make these prints, so the image quality is strong.
 You have considered how the placement of the etching will effect the final composition and visual clarity of the
image from your negative.
Comments:

______ (10 points) Presentation

 Your final prints have been carefully trimmed if necessary.
 You have avoided unwanted chemical stains, dust, or other distracting blemishes/marks that take away from your
final design.
 Extra Credit (3 points): You have matted your best print carefully by centering the image, keeping a consistent
border, and effectively pressing your print onto the matte board.
Comments:

______ (50 points) TOTAL

Closing Questions (10 points)

1) Explain what you find most interesting or enjoyable about the process of exposing and using the cliché-verre process:

2) Explain the compositional/design decisions you made when making your “etching,” choosing an exposure to work with,
and combining the two together:
3) Do you feel your final cliché-verre prints are successful? What makes them successful in your own opinion?