Printmaking courses at the undergraduate level are structured to develop a strong personal artistic vision and instill the self-confidence necessary to allow ongoing creative growth through a variety of media. A sound technical background in Lithography, Screen-Printing, Intaglio, Relief Woodcut, Post-Digital methods, and encouragement of experimental hybrid techniques will provide students with the professional skills needed to cultivate a robust studio practice and explore new innovative research based on that foundation. The community workshop atmosphere of the printmaking area immerses students in group collaboration as well as personal exploration, thus preparing each student for real-world occupational applications of their research. Through sharing visual concepts and technical investigations on a regular basis, students learn how to apply newly acquired knowledge productively and intuitively, while simultaneously developing skill sets desired by prospective employers. Interactive artistic dialog between highly motivated printmakers is a cornerstone to the printmaking curriculum, leading to a wide array of unique and diverse avenues for creative inquiry.

Effective Fall 2023

A minimum grade of C (2.000) or better is required in ART 365, ART 366, ART 465, ART 466

Freshman
AUCCCredits
ART 105Issues and Practices in Art 1
ART 110Global Art History I 3
ART 111Global Art History II 3
ART 120Foundations--Time and Structure 3
ART 135Foundations - Form and Observation 3
ART 160Foundations - Color and Composition 3
ART 170Foundations - Materials and Space 3
CO 150College Composition (GT-CO2)1A3
Arts and Humanities3B3
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion1C3
Quantitative Reasoning1B3
 Total Credits 31
Sophomore
 
ART 212Global Art History III 3
ART 265Introduction to Printmaking 3
Select three courses from the following: 9
Photo Image Making I  
Drawing Materials and Techniques  
Pottery I  
Metalsmithing and Jewelry I  
Fibers I  
Introduction to Graphic Design  
Introduction to Electronic Art  
Painting I--Fundamentals and Representation  
Sculpture I  
Upper-Division Art History14A,4B3
Biological and Physical Sciences3A7
Historical Perspectives3D3
Social and Behavioral Sciences3C3
 Total Credits 31
Junior
 
ART 365Lithography and Post-Digital Printmaking 4
ART 366Community and Sustainability in Printmaking 4
Art Elective2 3
Upper-Division Art History14A,4B3
Upper-Division Art Elective2 4
Advanced Writing23
Arts and Humanities3B3
Upper-Division Non-Art Elective 3
Elective 3
 Total Credits 30
Senior
 
ART 400BFA Portfolio 1
ART 465Printmaking Research Art, Craft, and Design 4
ART 466Printmaking Capstone Portfolio and Exhibition4C4
Upper-Division Art Elective2 4
Upper-Division Non-Art Electives3 9
Non-Art Electives (any level)3 6
 Total Credits 28
 Program Total Credits: 120

Upper-Division Art History Courses1 

Code Title AUCC Credits
ART 309 Pre-Columbian Art of the Andes 4A,4B 3
ART 310 History of American Art to 1945 4A,4B 3
ART 311 Art of West and Central Africa 4A,4B 3
ART 312 Pre-Columbian Art of Mesoamerica 4A,4B 3
ART 313 Art of East and Southern Africa 4A,4B 3
ART 314 Women in Art History 4A,4B 3
ART 315 United States Art 1945-1980 4A,4B 3
ART 316 Art of the Pacific 4A,4B 3
ART 317 Native North American Art 4A,4B 3
ART 320 Global Encounters in Art 4A,4B 3
ART 409 Museum Collections--Storage to Exhibition 4A,4B 3
ART 410 Greek Art 4A,4B 3
ART 411 History of Medieval Art 4A,4B 3
ART 412 History of Renaissance Art 4A,4B 3
ART 414 History of Baroque and Rococo Art 4A,4B 3
ART 415 History of 19th Century European Art 4A,4B 3
ART 416 History of European Art, 1900 to 1945 4A,4B 3
ART 417 Roman Art 4A,4B 3
ART 418 Contemporary Artists and Art Critics 4A,4B 3
ART 420 Travel Abroad-Art History in Italy 3-5
ART 492A Seminar: Art History 4A,4B 3
ART 496H Group Study: Art History 4A,4B 3
1

Select 6 credits of Upper-Division Art History Courses total, at least 3 of which must satisfy AUCC categories 4A and 4B. 

2

ART 466 may be repeated for up to 8 credits; 4 credits are required in the Senior year for AUCC category 4C. If ART 466 is repeated for credit, the second 4 credits taken may count toward the Art Elective or the Upper-Division Art Elective requirements.

3

Select enough elective credits to bring the program total to a minimum of 120 credits, of which at least 42 must be upper-division (300- to 400-level).

Distinctive Requirements for Degree ProgramA minimum grade of C (2.000) or better is required in ART 365, ART 366, ART 465, ART 466

Freshman
Semester 1CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
ART 105Issues and Practices in Art X 1
ART 110Global Art History IX  3
ART 135Foundations - Form and ObservationX  3
ART 160Foundations - Color and CompositionX  3
CO 150College Composition (GT-CO2) X1A3
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  1C3
 Total Credits   16
Semester 2CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
ART 111Global Art History IIX  3
ART 120Foundations--Time and StructureX  3
ART 170Foundations - Materials and SpaceX  3
Arts and Humanities X3B3
Quantitative ReasoningX 1B3
CO 150 must be completed by the end of Semester 2.X   
 Total Credits   15
Sophomore
Semester 3CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
ART 212Global Art History IIIX  3
Select two courses from the following:   6
Photo Image Making I    
Drawing Materials and Techniques    
Pottery I    
Metalsmithing and Jewelry I    
Fibers I    
Introduction to Graphic Design    
Introduction to Electronic Art    
Painting I--Fundamentals and Representation    
Sculpture I    
Biological and Physical Sciences X3A4
Historical Perspectives X3D3
Portfolio review recommended by the end of Semester 3. X  
 Total Credits   16
Semester 4CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
ART 265Introduction to PrintmakingX  3
Select one course from the following not previously taken:   3
Photo Image Making I    
Drawing Materials and Techniques    
Pottery I    
Metalsmithing and Jewelry I    
Fibers I    
Introduction to Graphic Design    
Introduction to Electronic Art    
Painting I--Fundamentals and Representation    
Sculpture I    
Upper-Division Art History (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)  4A,4B3
Biological and Physical Sciences X3A3
Social and Behavioral Sciences X3C3
ART 265 must be completed by the end of Semester 4.X   
Portfolio review must be completed by the end of Semester 4.X   
 Total Credits   15
Junior
Semester 5CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
ART 365Lithography and Post-Digital PrintmakingX  4
ART Elective X 3
Upper-Division Art History (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) X4A,4B3
Advanced Writing X23
Arts and Humanities X3B3
 Total Credits   16
Semester 6CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
ART 366Community and Sustainability in PrintmakingX  4
Upper-Division Art Elective X 4
Upper-Division Non-Art Elective X 3
Elective X 3
 Total Credits   14
Senior
Semester 7CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
ART 465Printmaking Research Art, Craft, and DesignX  4
Upper-Division Non-Art Elective X 3
Non-Art Electives (any level) X 6
 Total Credits   13
Semester 8CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
ART 400BFA PortfolioX  1
ART 466Printmaking Capstone Portfolio and ExhibitionX 4C4
Upper-Division Art ElectiveX  4
Upper-Division Non-Art ElectivesX  6
The benchmark courses for the 8th semester are the remaining courses in the entire program of study.X   
 Total Credits   15
 Program Total Credits:   120