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| All printmaking courses are offered in a workshop environment to make available a variety of traditional and contemporary processes in intaglio, lithography, serigraphy, relief, collography, monotype, and photographic processes in printmaking. Advanced students work in hand papermaking and bookmaking as well. A broad drawing curriculum is considered essential to printmaking. In addition, the student is encouraged to take advantage of other disciplines and resources in the school and University. |
| PRT 251,252 Printmaking:
Introductory Intaglio Etching, drypoint, aquatint, and a variety of experimental approaches to plate making and printing. Experience in drawing and two-dimensional problem solving. 3 credits each. |
| PRT 253,254 Printmaking:
Introductory Lithography Basic technical processes of stone lithography, drawing to editioning. All aspects of direct drawing and transfer methods, etching, and printing processes. Experience in drawing and two-dimensional problem solving. 3 credits each. |
| PRT 255,256 Printmaking:
Introductory Serigraphy Papercut stencil, handcut stencil, photographic kodalith and film-positive photo stencil, various experimental techniques, and ink formulas, drawing and two-dimensional problem solving. 3 credits each. |
| PRT 257,258 Printmaking:
Introductory Relief Investigation of the process. Cutting and printing the raised surface of various materials, including wood, linoleum, plaster, and boxwood. Experience in drawing and two-dimensional problem solving. 3 credits each. |
| PRT 351,352 Printmaking:
Intermediate Workshop Exploration of non-traditional and experimental print processes including collography, silicone intaglio, monotype, and photo- and digital-based image making. Problem solving through drawing and development of imagery. Prerequisite: any 200-level printmaking course. 3 credits each. |
| PRT 430 Senior Portfolio
and Research Paper: Printmaking Required of seniors in printmaking. Topics can be historical, critical, or process-related. Senior thesis exhibition required and presented final semester of senior year. Prerequisite: senior standing in printmaking. 3 credits. |
| PRT 451,452 Printmaking:
Advanced Workshop Individual research. One or more processes, emphasizing color printing and integration of advanced printmaking methods and materials. Resolution of concept and imagery through drawing and problem solving skills. Prerequisite: any 300-level printmaking course. 3 credits each. |
| PRT 551 Hand Papermaking
Workshop Basic skills in hand papermaking in two- and three-dimensional form. Student works independently but attends group demonstrations and discussions on scheduled day of class. Prerequisite: upper-division standing. 3 credits. |
| PRT 552 Hand Paper Print/Book
Workshop Continued investigation in hand papermaking, simple bookbinding, and letterpress printing. Prerequisite: upper-division standing. 3 credits. |
The B.F.A. degree program in printmaking, requiring 129 credits, promotes an open, experimental attitude within the rigors of high professional and technical standards. Students are urged to explore the various technical printmaking processes and their aesthetic qualities before narrowing their interests to a specific technique. As their studies progress, students may pursue a more thorough investigation of a particular process. Students may, however, decide to continue working within a broad scope of printmaking throughout their college careers, taking advantage of the overlapping aesthetic and technical possibilities existing in the range of printmaking processes. Regular critiques of student work provide an active exchange of ideas on aesthetic and media interests. Faculty members can help students identify and work toward their educational and career goals while they complete the requirements of the program. The M.F.A. degree program in printmaking, requiring 60 credits, is three years and offers the committed student the opportunity to work as a lab technician and often teach their own classes. Graduate students are required to take an advanced level printmaking critique-based class each semester in addition to their academic and other studio electives. Each M.F.A. candidate is expected to develop their own creative research independently with guidance from the print faculty. A presentation of their work is required at the end of each year to a critique panel of diverse faculty. A final M.F.A. thesis exhibition and written document are required for the degree. |
| Freshman
Year, Fall Drawing I Two-dimensional problem solving I Three-dimensional problem solving I Art history I Philosophy and issues in art Writing studio (English composition) |
Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 18 total |
| Freshman
Year, Spring Drawing II Two-dimensional problem solving II Three-dimensional problem solving II Art history II Philosophy and issues in art Writing studio (English composition) |
Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 18 total |
| Sophomore
Year, Fall PRT 251 Intro. Intaglio Drawing Art history Studio elective Academic elective |
Credits 3 3 3 3 3 15 total |
| Sophomore
Year, Spring PRT 253 Intro. Lithography Drawing Art history Studio elective Academic elective |
Credits 3 3 3 3 3 15 total |
| Junior
Year, Fall PRT 257 Intro. Relief PRT 351 Intermediate workshop Art history Studio elective Academic elective |
Credits 3 3 3 3 3 15 total |
| Junior
Year, Spring PRT 255 Intro. Serigraphy PRT 352 Intermediate workshop Studio electives Academic electives |
Credits 3 3 6 6 18 total |
| Senior
Year, Fall PRT 451 Advanced workshop PRT 551 Hand papermaking workshop Studio electives Academic elective |
Credits 3 3 6 3 15 total |
| Senior
Year, Spring PRT 430 Senior portfolio and research paper PRT 452 Advanced workshop PRT 552 Hand paper print/book workshop Studio elective Academic elective |
Credits 3 3 3 3 3 15 total |
| Totals
Foundation Studio emphasis Art history Studio electives Academic electives |
Credits 36 39 9 24 21 129 total |
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