Courses

    Emphasizes processes involved with both nonmultiple and multiple methods, including but not limited to metal plate etching (intaglio), lithography, collagraph, woodcut, linoleum cut, Xerox transfer, and monotype. Places equal emphases on developing drawing skills and understanding design principles.

    Emphasis on introductions to the concepts and techniques of relief processes, including white line, black line and four color reductive processes. Students will gain a working knowledge of fundamental relief processes, plus safe and appropriate use of all materials and equipment in the studio. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 1010 and 1020 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
    Emphasizes an introduction to techniques of intaglio and a focus on working with copper and ferric chloride. Historical approaches and use through contemporary materials/concepts. Emphasizes interrelationship of process, materials, and ideas/aesthetics. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 1010 and 1020 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
    Exploration into stone lithography and aluminum plate is presented in this class. Individual direction and development of conceptual focus and studio techniques are important objectives in this class. Safer ways to make lithographs is highlighted and the toxic traditional methods are left behind. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 1010 and 1020 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
    Exploration into screenprinting at the basic level, using stencil-making processes for screenprinting with acrylic-based screenprinting inks. Emphasis is placed on exploring and developing challenging concepts, mastering basic techniques, and creating compositions and visual images that successfully convey your concept and challenge the viewer. Course is focused on the art of fine art printing on paper. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 1010 and 1020 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
    Presents creative development of concepts in printmaking beyond the traditional two-dimensional image on paper that is contained in a portfolio or frame. Focus will be made on expanding the concept of what is a print will be explored in relation to each student's studio practice and interests. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 1010 and 1020 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
    Introduces the monoprint and monotype methods. The students will learn the about making non editioned prints using a variety of four or more technical approaches. These processes will be discussed and demonstrated in depth. Students will develop a portfolio of finished prints during the semester. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 1010 and 1020 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

    Continued exploration of relief processes: various techniques of the collage process in combination with the art and process of the collograph. Examining the collage aesthetic, creating collages and collograph prints from found materials and objects. Other skills to be focused on include registration methods, blend rolls and the experimentation with rubbings. Prereqs., ARTS 1010, 1020, and 2303.

    Exploration into techniques of Intaglio with a focus on working with copper and ferric chloride. Historical approaches and use through contemporary materials and concepts. Emphasis is placed on mastering basic techniques, creating compositions and visual images, and exploring and developing concepts that challenge the viewer. Prereqs., ARTS 1010, 1020 and 2403. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
    Introduces the study of stone and metal plate lithography, emphasizing individual creative development in black and white and further development in color printing processes. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Not available to freshmen. Taught with ARTS 4413/5413. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
    Introduces the study of silkscreen techniques, emphasizing creativity, individual development, and experimentation in contemporary silkscreen processes. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

    Continued exploration into the development of alternative techniques and materials, methods of extending the print beyond 2-dimensions, and expanding the concept of what is a print will be explored in relation to each student's studio practice and interests. Prereqs., ARTS 1010, 1020 and 2433.

    A continued exploration in the monoprint and monotype methods. Use of a varied grouping of matrixes will be the focus of this class. Students will develop a portfolio of finished prints during the semester. Prereqs., ARTS 1010, 1020, and 2453.

    Continued exploration into the expressive/formal aesthetics of relief processes. Studio practice/investigation of artistic attitudes as exemplified through historical perspectives, traditional/contemporary usages. Prereqs., ARTS 1010, 1020, and 3303.

    Continued exploration of techniques of intaglio process, including non-acid and ferric chloride techniques with copper as the main matrix being used. Possible processes focused on include: photo etching using solar plates and introduction to printing ala poupee wiping, chine colle and basic color. Building a unified body of work is the main focus. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereqs., ARTS 1010, 1020, and 3403. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
    Continues the study of stone and metal plate lithography, emphasizing individual creative development in black and white, and further development in color printing processes. In addition, digital imaging and nontoxic processes are emphasized as much as possible. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereq., ARTS 3413. Taught with ARTS 3413/5413. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
    Introduces advanced screen printing technology, emphasizing individual creativity and the ability to resolve problems of two-dimensional form. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereq., ARTS 3423. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
    Continued research into developing a sharper critical response, both aesthetically and conceptually, to their own work, as well as the work of other artists. Various alternative printmaking methods will be introduced and each student is expected to explore and examine these processes through a body of work. Emphasis is put on the interrelationship of processes, materials, and ideas/aesthetics. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereqs., ARTS 1010, 1020, and 3433. Same as ARTS 5433. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
    Continued research into developing techniques of using a varied grouping of matrixes will be the focus of this class. Students will be expected to develop sharper critical responses both aesthetically and conceptually, to their own work, as well as the work of other artists. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours. Prereqs., ARTS 1010, 1020, and 3453. Same as ARTS 5453. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
    Continues the study of the expressive/formal aesthetics of relief processes. Studio practice/investigation of artistic attitudes as exemplified through historical perspectives, traditional/contemporary usages. Students with limited experience in relief processes will be given an overview in those practices. May be repeated up to 18 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts or Art History (AASA or AAAH) graduate students only.
    Continuation of the study of expressive and formal aesthetics of Intaglio processes. Studio practice and investigation of artistic attitudes as exemplified through historical perspectives, traditional, and contemporary usages. Building a body of work in this course is the goal. May be repeated up to 18 total credit hours. Taught with ARTS 3403/4403. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts or Art History (AASA or AAAH) graduate students only.
    May be repeated up to 18 total credit hours. Taught with ARTS 3413/4413. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    May be repeated up to 18 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Same as ARTS 4433. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Same as ARTS 4453. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.