Division: Fine Arts, Comm, and New Media
Department: Visual Art
Course: ART 1060
Title: Introduction to Printmaking
Description: This engaging general education course explores the dynamic art of printmaking. Course content will trace printmaking’s historical and cultural significance, the aesthetics of each process, and contemporary trends in the medium. Emphasis will be placed on studio practice including, the creation of original works of art in the four major printmaking processes, relief, intaglio, planographic, and stencil (screen print), as well as explorations in papermaking and bookmaking. Critical analysis strategies will offer contextual insight and facilitate creative growth and a lifetime sensibility of the medium. A program fee is required.
