Printmaking

Overview

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

Intro 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

Relief Printmaking/Graphic Illustration ARTS 1035

An introduction to and exploration of Relief Printmaking with equal emphasis on concept and technique. No prior printing experience is necessary.

This course provides the opportunity to explore relief process as have been used by a variety of artists including painters, designers and illustrators to address a broad range of ideas, issues, and aesthetics. This course will impart an understanding of the language of prints as a basis for visual communication.

Studio:

6 hours

Prerequisites

None

Works

Printmaking II ARTS 2360

In 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.