ARTS 136
Multiples! An Introduction to Printmaking Fall 2021
Division I
This is not the current course catalog

Printmaking is the process of creating an image by pressing an inked surface onto paper. In this introductory class, we will work our way through a wide variety of printmaking techniques to create a range of original works. These techniques may include linocut, woodcut, collograph, intaglio, monotype, and book structures. With the help of demonstrations, lectures, museum visits, and artist talks, we will explore the history and contemporary practice of each technique. You will gain familiarity with the printshop’s tools and equipment; develop a sensitivity to different kinds of papers and inks; practice the proper usage of materials; and learn how to work in a shared and cooperative environment, collectively. Though introductory, this is a process based class with rigorous assignments. Absolute beginners can expect to refine their hand, expand their vocabulary of studio skills, gain deeper appreciation of materials, and learn how to plan and discuss their creative vision. For students with prior art experience, the course can help prepare for advanced print classes, and work towards creating a more interdisciplinary print portfolio.