Printmaking

The Printmaking Studio facilitates the teaching of the traditional mediums of lithography, intaglio and relief printing. Printing equipment includes a Brand litho press, American French Tool and Brand etching presses, and three Vandercook Universal #1 Proof Presses. A computer workstation is in place for those students creating imagery for transference to plates as well as multimedia applications. A diverse range of non-traditional approaches to printed images are supported. Development of personalized imagery is emphasized at all levels.

Courses

251 Printmaking I
Introduction to relief, intaglio and lithographic print processes. Prerequisite: Art 121.

351 Printmaking II
Continuing study of relief, intaglio and lithographic print processes with advanced applications. Development of personalized imagery emphasized. Prerequisite: Art 251.

352 Printmaking III
Advanced problems in relief, intaglio and lithography with emphasis on integration of print processes and development of personalized imagery. Prerequisite: Art 351.

353 Printmaking Workshop
Workshops provided for concentrated development in all phases of printmaking. Discussion of traditional and contemporary printmaking in relation to individual problems. Development of concept is strongly emphasized. Prerequisite: Art 352.

354 Printmaking Workshop II
Continuation of Art 353. Prerequisite: Art 353.

355 Printmaking Workshop III
Continuation of Art 354. Prerequisite: Art 354.

356 Visual Poetry
Combines the creation of poetry with presentation in printed form. Intended for writers and visual artists alike, this course teaches the fundamentals of writing poetry and letterpress printing. Using movable type and hand-operated printing presses, participants will write, set and print their own broadsides and artists' books. Same as English 356.

357 Book Arts
Designed to teach students the traditional and contemporary craft of handmade visual books. Students investigate book forms through hands-on demonstrations to gain experience in a wide range of book structures as preparation for individual creations. Exploration of a diverse range of media in the construction of individual books is encouraged and supported. Prerequisite: Art 121 and one other studio art course.