A beginning level course for those students with limited or no experience. It
will introduce basic etching procedures and provides a solid foundation, both
technical and conceptual so that personal ideas and imagery may be pursed
more in depth at the upper level classes. The connection between etching
and other media is also examined.
PRMK 341 Etching Studio II
3 credits
While continuing to master the technical process of etching, students will be
encouraged to develop personal ideas and images. Demonstrations will
explore further technical possibilities including multiple plate color etching
and non-standard techniques. Students will produce a portfolio of editioned
prints.
PRMK 441
Etching Studio III
3 credits
While refining the technical process of etching, concept and image will always
be considered throughout the course. There will be continued demonstrations
on multiple plate color etching and the use of non-standard techniques.
Students are expected to work independently, define their own projects,
realize goals they have established and produce a portfolio of editioned
prints. The printmaking classes will hold individual and group critiques, have
access to the Uffizi museums print collection and will participate in field trips.
PRMK 231 Lithography Studio I
3 credits
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This course is an introduction to the basic processes and techniques of
lithography. It will introduce ideas, materials and fundamental techniques of
drawing and painting on and from lithographic stones primarily in black and white. Includes lectures, demonstrations, critiques,
and practical experience.
PRMK 308
Introduction to Letterpress and the Book Arts
3 credits
By means of traditional hand typesetting and historic book binding techniques, students experience the sequential nature of the printed page. Through a number of printing/ publishing experiments and projects students gain an understanding of the history of printing type, book formats, fundamental terminology; and become familiar with the Albion letterpress and other related equipment. Emphasis is on typographic design, beginning bookbinding techniques and portfolio construction.
PRMK 331
Lithography Studio II
3 credits
This Intermediate level class will have a particular emphasis on multi color
printing and special processes including photo reproduction. Development of
technical and conceptual skills will continue with the goal of developing an
individual approach to a full integration of ideas, materials and processes.
Students will produce a portfolio of editioned prints.
PRMK 421
Lithography Studio III
3 credits
In this advanced level course students will individually determine the
subjective and visual content of their work based on sources including ideas,
materials and perception. Traditional as well as cutting edge and cross-
disciplinary approaches to Lithography are supported. Students will produce
a professional portfolio of work of the educational experience.
PRMK 431
Photo Lithography
3 credits
This course offers exploration in photo lithography using hand drawn, photographic, and digitally generated images. Emphasis will be placed on the use of this technology as a tool for addressing contemporary issues. Demonstrations and class critiques will be supported from a wide variety of pertinent journals.
PRMK 445
Alternative and Traditional Routes
3 credits
Where traditional boundaries between media have all but disappeared, high quality digital printing and non-toxic screen printing (ImageOn/SolarPlate) and transfer techniques have made it possible for artists to combine mechanical reproduction with other media. This course combines print media’s imaging processes with drawing, painting and photography to create hybrid works complex in form and content. Technical demonstrations and critical discussion will drive independent projects that redefine the parameters of contemporary print and studio practice.