ART 221 - Digital & Trad Printmaking Concepts

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

Students in this course gain knowledge of concepts and craft in fine art printmaking. Digital and traditional methods will be used in the production of intaglio, relief, monotype, and silk-screen prints. Fundamental printmaking techniques in drawing and photography are emphasized. The history and evolution of the graphic arts will be covered, specifically how editions have been created from the matrix of plate, block, stone, and screen. The use of non-toxic materials and sustainable theories in the visual arts will be highlighted throughout the semester.