ART 3500 - Printmaking II

Goals: Further develop skills and formation of concepts. Gain confidence in independent projects beyond beginning level.

Content: Demonstration of use of engraving and carving tools, etching techniques, introduction to various inks, papers, printing methods.

Intermediate Printmaking advances students into self-directed assignments and encourages students to implement intaglio and relief printmaking skills already achieved at the beginning level while adding new techniques such as mezzotint, engraving and multiple-plate or block color printing. Students will also be encouraged to develop concepts and discuss in class critiques.

Prerequisite: ART 1500

Credits: 4