The Art of
Printmaking emphasizes both contemporary and historical forms of production.
The context of art within our culture and time provides the conceptual
stimulation. Experimentation, development and change are paramount
in the program. Although craftsmanship, hard work and technique are
essential in this process-oriented medium it is the concept or idea
behind the print that renders success. It is our goal that the ever-expanding
possibilities of the print penetrate with poignancy and substance.
Printmaking
has facilities and course work for a diverse curriculum including:
Relief, Intaglio, Etching, Lithography, and Screen print. The classes
are intimate (max. 15) providing the opportunity for individual attention.
The Foundations
of Art: Printmaking (ARST 137) introduces the student to a broad range
of basic techniques as well as issues of visual communication, creative
problem solving and conceptual thinking. The Intermediate Print courses
provide thorough semester explorations in the area of lithography
and water-based screen print respectively. Advanced Printmaking dives
into the rich possibilities of etching as well as combined techniques.
Students develop their upper level curriculum to their own strengths
and culminate the educational experience with a degree show.
