12. Printmaking (PRNT)
2305 Printmaking I (0-6)
(Common Course Number ARTS 2333)
An introductory course focusing on the basics of relief, intaglio, and stone lithographic Printmaking techniques, the terminology, and a brief history of these processes. Students will be encouraged to develop personal original imagery to execute in these media. Course will include a brief demonstration of screen techniques. A minimum of six hours in studio per week. Prerequisites: ARTF 1301, ARTF 1302, and ARTF 1304. ARTF 1304 may be taken concurrently with PRNT 2305. Laboratory fee required.
2325 Printmaking II (0-6)
(Common Course Number ARTS 2334)
Continuation of processes presented in Printmaking I with the addition of at least one multi-color print. Exploration of additional print processes including: chine colle, monoprints, monotypes. Possible exploration of screen processes including photoscreen. Personal original imagery further developed. A minimum of six hours in studio per week. Prerequisite: PRNT 2305. Laboratory fee required.
3305 Printmaking III (0-6)
Continued exploration of previous print processes with introduction of collographic print techniques and the photographic gum bichromate process. Aluminum plate lithography may also be explored. Emphasis on the production of like multiples and the development of solid drawing skills and personal imagery. A minimum of six hours in studio per week. Prerequisite: PRNT 2325. Laboratory fee required.
3325 Printmaking IV (0-6)
Combining two or more print processes into a single image will be explored along with a continuation of the student's personal imagery in chosen print media. Papermaking will also be explored. A minimum of six hours in studio per week. Prerequisite: PRNT 3305. Laboratory fee required.
3335 Printmaking V (0-6)
Choice and execution of best print media for student's imagery. Strong personal image and technical development expected. A minimum of six hours in studio per week. Prerequisite: PRNT 3325. Laboratory fee required.
4305 Printmaking VI (0-6)
Emphasis upon further technical development, image, and concept. A minimum of six hours in studio per week. Prerequisite: PRNT 3335. Course fees required.
4325 Printmaking VII (0-6)
A continuation of PRNT VI further refining and exploring techniques, images, and concepts. A minimum of six hours in studio per week. Prerequisite: PRNT 4305. Course fees required.
4335 Special Problems in Printmaking (0-6)
Emphasis upon individual course of study developed jointly between the instructor and the student or specialized Summer program offering. Written proposal may be required. A minimum of six hours in studio per week. May be repeated for credit when problem varies. Prerequisite: PRNT 4325 or instructor approval. Course fees required.