Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art - Printmaking

Printmaking is a varied and all-inclusive medium. Students are introduced to a range of possibilities and directions and are encouraged to think of the medium as an ever-expanding mechanism for translating ideas and forging connections with other disciplines.The curriculum includes beginning courses in Intaglio, Screenprint, Lithography, Relief and Letterpress. Students are expected to develop a good working knowledge of these mediums, which includes related digital and photographic process and the printing of small editions. Although projects are used to assist students in acquiring the necessary technical skills, emphasis is placed on the originality of the idea and its subsequent development. Towards the end of these classes students are encouraged to incorporate non-traditional techniques, materials or conceptual approaches. Students can take letterpress classes and related classes in the Book Arts program situated in the Marriott library.Advanced Printmaking students are encouraged to develop a more individual and focused body of work, possibly utilizing a variety of print procedures or in combination with other media. No limits are seen as to what may or may not be a viable approach to printmaking; emphasis is placed on the research and development of ideas, realized with the techniques and materials appropriate to a particular project.

Complete high-school graduation requirements with satisfactory grades and receive a diploma/certificate. Official high-school transcript/academic credentials are required.