Search SiteSkip to Main Content
Top

Printmaking

Printmaking is a great way to learn about the history and language of original prints as a unique art form and as a basis for further artistic exploration in all forms of the graphic arts.

Courses

Introduction to Printmaking ARTS 1030

Introduction to Printmaking ARTS 1030Intro to Printmaking is a survey of basic printmaking techniques and materials to create original prints. For centuries artists working in many different media and styles have worked in printmaking as a means to discover new ways to visualize their work.

This course provides the opportunity for students to explore a range of printmaking processes including Relief, Monotype, Intaglio using dry point and mezzotint, and Polymer Plate Lithography. Students will also have a chance to try new materials such as photo-sensitive etching plates that approximate the same effects created in etching and aquatint.

Studio: 6 hours

Prerequisites

  • None

Works

Printmaking II ARTS 2360

Printmaking II ARTS 2360In Printmaking II Students create more advanced and individualized projects in a variety of print processes including Relief, Intaglio, Monotype, Plate Lithography, and Photo-sensitive platemaking to obtain linear or tonal techniques. Through the development and completion of individual projects s Printmaking II enables students to create artwork beyond the scope of introductory level work and build a portfolio of printed works.

Studio: 6 hours

Prerequisites

  • ARTS 1030

Works

Current Exhibitions

Student Art Exhibition: Work from the studio art classes at the Knight + Liston campuses

  • Exhibition Dates: May 8th to 12th, Reception: 4-7 pm, Thursday May 11th
  • The Knight Campus Art Gallery is located at 400 East Ave. Warwick, RI 02886 Room 3500, on the third floor of the round building (Enter the library on the forth floor and go down the stairs to right.)
Student Art Exhibition: Work from the studio art classes at the Knight + Liston campuses

Student Art Exhibition: Featured work from the studio art class at the Flanagan campus

  • Exhibition Dates: May 8th to 12th, Reception 4-7 pm, Wednesday May 10th
  • The Flanagan Campus Art Gallery is located at 1762 Louisquisset Pike Lincoln, RI 02865 Room 1527, on the first floor.
Student Art Exhibition: Featured work from the studio art class at the Flanagan campus

Areas of Study