ART 124 Introduction to Printmaking

5 credits

This course explores the fundamentals of repeatable print media, including relief, monotype, monoprint, intaglio (dry and wet techniques) and stencil printing. Students create repeatable matrix and edition prints.

Prerequisites: ABED 40 (or placement into MATH 87 or higher) and ABED 46 (or placement into ENGL 93 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Transfer images to a matrix
Produce printing matrices for relief, intaglio, and stencil printing
Execute printed editions in a variety of printmaking media
Paint and print monotype prints
Properly operate an etching printing press
Print images using hand-printing methods

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20