Introduction to Studio Art in Printmaking

ARTF 125/3.0

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A woman adding wax to polish a carved wooden sculpture.

Overview

This survey course introduces various Printmaking techniques including monoprint, relief, etching, digital and hybrid methods. Students focus on applying the various methods to personal research interests to create original print based imagery that demonstrates formal, conceptual, historical and contemporary consideration. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to,

  1. Recall and describe the four major printmaking processes, their visual properties, historical and contemporary significance.
  2. Describe and employ various low and non-toxic relief printmaking methods, materials and equipment.
  3. Create original imagery through relief print-media that demonstrates technical, conceptual and critical consideration.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to produce a small print-based body of works, which meets professional and curatorial standards.
  5. Analyze and evaluate print works through the process of critique using terms and concepts appropriate to the medium.
  6. Adapt learned skills to ones’ own artistic practice and assess the potential for advanced studio studies.

Additional Information

NOTE Materials: estimated cost $100-$200.