This course focuses on graduate-level study in printmaking, with specific attention to critique and conceptual development. Students will work in the course to develop their use of printmaking (stencil printing, relief printing, reduction cuts, drypoint etching, and mono transfers) as a way of making and thinking through an advanced art and design practice. The course will expand and enhance printmaking skills for those with prior-experience, while offering instruction for students without previous experience, but all students will be expected to work to a graduate level in the course in terms of project aims and peer critique. Skills development in the course will be determined and driven by the conceptual and material exploration in students’ work. Students in the course will work with the faculty to develop a community of practice and critique throughout the semester. Please note that there may be costs for materials up to $150 associated with this class. No students will be turned away from the class for an inability to pay this cost.

This course focuses on graduate-level study in printmaking, with specific attention to critique and conceptual development. Students will work in the course to develop their use of printmaking as a way of making and thinking through an advanced art and design practice. The course will expand and enhance printmaking skills for those with prior-experience, while offering instruction for students without previous experience, but all students will be expected to work to a graduate level in the course in terms of project aims and peer critique. Skills development in the course will be determined and driven by the conceptual and material exploration in students’ work. Students in the course will work with the faculty to develop a community of practice and critique throughout the semester.