The printmaking program seeks to present the creative potential inherent in all the various print media, including intaglio, lithography, silkscreen, and relief, as well as non-toxic techniques, new technologies, book arts and alternative presentations, and to help expand definitions of the print. The craft of printmaking and its historical traditions are valued, while new innovations, combinations, and definitions become the framework for discussion and challenge. Students explore the creative process of printmaking through skillful application and conceptual development, and learn how print media has played an important role in major art movements and in contemporary art. They are encouraged to develop their work in a collaborative learning environment through critical review, mentoring, self-evaluation, provocative assignments, and discussions. The program strengthened by close and cooperative working relations among the printmakers and faculty.
