2000 Level PrintMedia Course Descriptions

PRINT 2002
Beginning Etching
This course introduces students to various methods used in making intaglio prints. Demonstrated techniques include etching, drypoint, engraving, as well as a variety of experimental approaches to plate making and printing. Discussion and critique of work are included with equal emphasis on technique and concept.

PRINT 2003
Beginning Lithography
Students are introduced to stone lithography. Emphasis is placed on gaining a thorough understanding of the techniques and principles of lithography through class demonstrations and critiques, using drawn and “painted” images.

PRINT 2004
Beginning Relief Printing
Students learn traditional and experimental approaches to relief printmaking. Techniques covered are woodcut, linocut, wood engraving, relief etching, monoprints, and other press and hand-printing relief processes.

PRINT 2005
Beginning Screenprinting
In this course, students acquire technical proficiency in the various stencil printing methods. Individual exploration and development in the medium is encouraged and supported by individual instruction and group critiques.

PRINT 2006
Etching:Multi-Level
Students learn methods used in making intaglio prints. Demonstrated techniques include etching, drypoint, and engraving, as well as a variety of experimental approaches to plate making and printing.

PRINT 2007
Lithography: MultiLevel
This course explores the processes of lithography, both stone and metal plate. For the advanced student, emphasis is on individual development.

PRINT 2008
Screenprinting: MultiLevel
For the beginning student this course offers a concentrated introduction to the entire stencil-making and printing process. The advanced student may explore the more sophisticated techniques of digital and photographic stencil-making and photomechanical darkroom and printing work.

PRINT 2011
Waterbase Monotype: Screenprinting, Relief, and
Related Processes
A study of the combined techniques of monotyping (screenprinting, relief, etc.) with primary emphasis on water-based media. Course work includes studio work with related demonstrations, and discussion of the historical and aesthetic precedents using the museum, galleries, slide discussions, and visiting artists. Students must display competence in all demonstrated processes and produce a body of work.