Printmaking & Paper Arts Area
The printmaking and paper arts area teaches you a collaborative, creative and civically-minded art practice. Housed across three printmaking studios, you will work with specialized faculty to learn the disciplines of traditional relief print, laser engraved relief print, contemporary digital printmaking, intaglio, lithography, serigraphy, monotype, letterpress, typography, papermaking, and book arts.
While you develop concepts and skills, you will be encouraged to survey and combine the various forms of printmaking as well as work cross-disciplinarily. We promote traditional and experimental print techniques while placing emphasis on art as a powerful mode of communication.
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Introductory
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Introduction of historical, contemporary, and technical elements of printmaking. Processes are all non-toxic and include intaglio, relief, monotype, and unique prints. Artworks will be analyzed in individual and group critiques.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 1010 and ART 1020 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
Lab Hours:
3
Advanced
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A detailed study of an art form, medium, style, technique, or other special topic of current interest not covered in catalog listings.聽May be repeated for a total of up to 9 credit hours.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 1010, ART 1020, and ART 1030 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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A detailed study of an art form, medium, style, technique, or other special topic of current interest not covered in catalog listings. May be repeated for a total of up to 9 credit hours.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 1010, ART 1020, and ART 1030 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
Printmaking & Paper Arts Courses
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Organization of ideas and technical problems in letterpress.聽 Processes may include various printing on a variety of presses using movable type, photopolymer plate and linoleum cut and wood cut block printing.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 1020 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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Organization of ideas and technical problems in book arts. Processes may include various construction, assemblage, and binding techniques, letterpress, and interdisciplinary two- and three dimensional media employed in the construction of the book form.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 1020 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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An introduction to the fine craft of handmade paper, focusing on basic sheet forming techniques and the process of recycling material. Papermaking techniques applied to basic design concepts will also be explored.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 1020 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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Organization of ideas and technical problems in printmaking. Processes may include engraving, collograph, embossing, lithography, and other trends in printmaking.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 2100 and ART 2400 with grades of C or higher
Hours:
3
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Advanced studio course in graphics, covering in-depth techniques in contemporary print making. Students are involved in individual problem solving assignments reflecting personal creative solutions in visual form.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3400 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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A further development of skills covered in ART 3400 Printmaking I. Students will use advanced techniques such as multi-block relief, reduction color relief, collagraph, multiple transfer processes, traditional water based, acrylic and oil based inking using various matrixes of linoleum, multi-density fiberboard or woodcut, etc. to make consistent and variable editions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3400 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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A further development of skills covered in ART 3400 Printmaking I. Students will use advanced techniques such as reworking plates, alternative mark-making various types of grounds, viscosity printing, a la poupee, chin colle, multiple color plates, etc. to make consistent and variable editions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3400 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
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An investigation of the methods and materials used to create lithographs in a contemporary fine art context. Experience with various lithography media will allow students the opportunity to investigate the expressive qualities presented by each medium. Projects emphasize problem solving through self-directed form and content in the creation of portfolio-quality work.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3400 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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An investigation of the methods and materials used to create serigraphs (silk screen) in a contemporary fine art context. Covered techniques include hand-drawn and digital/photo stencils, multi-color registration, printing with water-based ink, and cross-media approaches. Projects emphasize problem solving through self-directed form and content in the creation of portfolio-quality work.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 2450 and ART 3400 with grades of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Hours:
3
Recommended Option: Historical Understanding of Printmaking & Paper Arts
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An examination of the history and aesthetics of photography from the development of the art form to the present. Changes in subject matter and stylistic concerns, different roles and uses of photographs, and the development of photographic techniques and equipment will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on photographs as artistic expression and their relationship to other arts within the contexts of social and political influences upon them and their creators. Significant outside readings or research are incorporated into class discussions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520
Hours:
3
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An examination of paintings, sculpture, prints, and architecture of the early, high, and late Renaissance in Italy, France, the Holy Roman Empire (including Germany), the Netherlands, and Spain. Using a combined chronological, comparative, and thematic approach, emphasis is placed on the distinct contributions of specific artists and of different regions. The economic, philosophical, religious, political, and cultural developments of early modern European society and cities in this period, are explored in detail. Outside readings are incorporated into class discussions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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