BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS in PRINTMAKING
In the BFA Printmaking program, artist-faculty members work closely with students, encouraging them to evolve their technical and conceptual skills towards a personal vision in their studio practice. Our curriculum covers a wide range of courses including relief printing, lithography, silkscreen, intaglio, monotype, papermaking, natural dyeing, and book arts.
The printmaking program is directed by Associate Professor Jill Parisi-Phillips and includes Assistant Professor Aurora De Armendi Sobrino and Instructional Support Technician Kate Collyer as full-time teaching and professional faculty.
The BFA in Printmaking offers an expansive educational experience for students, exposing them to technical, conceptual, and professional skills for sustainable careers in the arts. Courses in our curriculum cover a wide range of techniques including relief printing, lithography, silkscreen, intaglio, monotype, papermaking, natural dyeing, and book arts.
The curriculum begins with the 200-level Basic Printmaking course, introducing students to a range of projects spanning several printmaking processes and building on students’ prior knowledge of elements and principles of art and design. Students also learn about printmaking papers, inks, correct usage of tools, registration systems and printing methods. Proper printmaking equipment and health and safety procedures in the media are covered as well
In the 300-level printmaking courses, students gain a more in-depth understanding of materials, equipment, and technical skill sets, furthering their understanding of printmaking as a medium and creating a body of work focused on personal expression and vision. Students are strongly encouraged to develop mastery in at least one printmaking technique and an awareness of their research methods.
400-level courses include Senior Studio I and II, where a body of work and a written thesis supports students’ studio research leading to a thesis exhibition at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art. Senior BFA students are required to complete these courses.
The Contemporary Ideas in Printmaking course begins with a primer on the history of Printmaking, and explores printmaking in contemporary culture through readings, discussions, exhibitions, field trips and community events.
For more information, see the full Printmaking plan of study and course descriptions.
