Studio Areas } Printmaking
The principal aim of the Printmaking area is to inform, challenge and assist students conceptually and artistically as well as provide them with the specific technical skills required to create a high quality original print. Four different discipline areas, including lithography, intaglio, screen printing and digital imaging, are incorporated in the courses offered. In addition to focused attention on the major printmaking mediums, classes are encouraged to look at changing technologies, alternative printmaking strategies, mixed media, papermaking, photgraphic processes, digital explorations and interdisciplinary projects.
The well equipped facility is managed by area faculty and a full time technician. Instruction is given in 6 distinct studio spaces in Room 64 of the Murray Building. The learning environment includes:
1. Lithography and Relief Printing
2. Silkscreen Printing
3. Intaglio and Relief Printing
4. Darkroom (servicing the three studio areas above)
5. Digital Media Suite
6. Tutorial, drawing, critique and class meeting area
The Printmaking area also offers important activites and opportunities which expand on the core course content. These include visiting print artists, mini-residencies, special workshops and collaboative student projects.