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I signed up for intermediate printmaking... and our first thing that we did was an introductory critique where we brought in two or three pieces that we'd already made to say, this is who I am, this is what I create, this is what I want to create with printmaking. Throughout high school, I kind of faced a lot of negativity for being an abstract artist, and people not really understanding why I did that, or appreciating it. And I came to class, and I was like, I'm gonna do what I want to do, this is what I want to create, and this is how I want to do it... I just felt so seen and supported by that class.Ayona-Reily Dixon '26 B.F.A. Art
The printmaking studio has two etching presses, one combination lithography & etching press and a relief/etching press and a variety of hand and power tools to create plates and blocks for the presses. The print shop uses a ferric chloride solution in a vertical etching tank and has access to a computer and a state of the art laser platemaker for photo-process techniques.
Printmaking students learn from faculty and adjunct instructors who are active artists and creative professionals. Through mentorship, critique and hands-on studio instruction, students explore traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques while developing technical skills, creative confidence and a personal artistic voice.
Printmaking students share their work through exhibitions, collaborative projects and public showcases. Students are encouraged to participate in the annual Student Invitational Exhibition and Juried Student Exhibition, gaining valuable experience presenting their work, receiving professional feedback and connecting with the broader artistic community.
3 Credits Offered Fall, Spring and Summer
This is an introductory class that introduces students to fundamental drawing concepts, materials, techniques, vocabulary, functions, and range of visual aesthetics. No prior experience with drawing is required or expected.
Attributes: 91原创 Degree Humanities Req, 91原创 GER Arts Req
3 Credits Offered Fall and Spring
Fundamentals of pictorial form, color principles and interactions. Emphasis on traditional art media rendered two dimensionally on paper. This course is recommended for students becoming B.A., B.F.A. Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking majors.
Attributes: 91原创 Degree Humanities Req
Concepts and techniques of printmaking. Subject areas taken from relief, intaglio, serigraphy and lithography.
Prerequisites: ART F105X. Attributes: 91原创 Degree Humanities Req
Continuation of ART F207 with emphasis on refinement of technique and color printing.
Prerequisites: ART F162; ART F207. Attributes: 91原创 Degree Humanities Req
Individual development of technical and creative processes. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
Prerequisites: ART F307. Attributes: 91原创 Degree Humanities Req
3 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
An exploration of stone and metal plate lithography. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
Prerequisites: ART F105X; ART F207. Attributes: 91原创 Degree Humanities Req
1-3 Credits Offered As Demand Warrants
Concepts and techniques of printmaking. Subject areas will explore an in-depth study of one of the following processes: collagraph, monotype, relief, intaglio, serigraphy, lithography and digital media integration. Topics announced prior to each semester. A variety of selected techniques will be introduced, along with mixed applications.
Prerequisites: ART F207. Attributes: 91原创 Degree Humanities Req
Woodcut and monotype with emphasis on color. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
Prerequisites: ART F105X; ART F207; ART F213. Attributes: 91原创 Degree Humanities Req
Intaglio printmaking with emphasis on experimentation and color photo intaglio printing. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
Prerequisites: ART F105X; ART F162; ART F207. Attributes: 91原创 Degree Humanities Req
Silkscreen printing with photo process. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
3 Credits Offered Spring Odd-numbered Years
Production of etchings, lithographs and silkscreen prints using photo mechanical processes. Elements of electrophotography and desktop publishing explored. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
Prerequisites: ART F105X; ART F207; ART F262X. Attributes: 91原创 Degree Humanities Req
This class provides a foundation of practical information for students as they begin to consider various career options in the visual arts. Topics include documentation, websites, promotion and description, exhibit installation methods, marketing, developing application materials for residencies and grants, as well as issues of health and safety.
Prerequisites: Junior standing. Stacked with ART F688.
3 Credits Offered Fall Even-numbered Years
A forum for discussion of aesthetic and professional problems confronted by artists. Instructor and students moderate discussion and students investigate topics. Past semesters included: approaches to figuration of contemporary painting and sculpture, health hazards for the professional artist, portfolio development, gallery access, production far from major cultural centers, etc.
Stacked with ART F690.
1-6 Credits Offered Fall and Spring
Exploration of selected topics in printmaking with lectures, demonstrations, independent research and production of printmaking at a level commensurate with graduate standing. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
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Assistant Professor of Printmaking & Painting
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