Printmaking One (ARTS 2333)

Instructor: Walter Wagner

Printmaking I: Introduction to Printmaking: Survey of Printmaking Techniques and Concepts: Monotype, Relief, Intaglio, & other processes

This course fosters an appreciation for printmaking and develops critical and observational skills necessary for the creation, analysis, and interpretation of printed artworks. Through lecture, studio experience, and critique, students will examine the historical and contemporary significance of a variety of printmaking media. Students will create relief and intaglio prints and learn various approaches, styles, techniques and media associated with printmaking, and develop their knowledge of the Elements and Principles of Design.

ARTS 2333-Printmaking I

  • Present a portfolio of monotype prints that exhibit a variety of printmaking techniques and applications
  • Consistently print an intaglio edition containing a wide range of value and controlled line
  • Consistently print a relief edition in lino or wood block
  • Complete a minimum of 1000 words in writing assignments
  • Demonstrate safe studio habits, materials handling, and equipment operation throughout the term
  • Create prints that demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence of medium and image
  • Prepare one work for an exhibition and participate according to instructor or individual college
  • Participate in end of semester studio clean-up
  • Explore a variety of subject matter
  • Explore a variety of styles (representational, abstract, non-representational)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the medium from art historical and cultural contexts