Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking

Program Overview

This undergraduate and graduate printmaking program offers traditional and alternative print practices, including lithography, screen printing, and digital printmaking. Students benefit from individual studios, a state-of-the-art computer facility, and one-on-one instruction from working artists. Graduates pursue careers in professional galleries, university teaching, and arts administration.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Content:
• Traditional and alternative print practices
• Lithography, screen printing, relief printing, intaglio, digital printmaking, and paper making
• Mixed media, incorporating graphic design and photographic elements
• Structure:
• Undergraduate and graduate programs

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• One-on-one instruction
• Faculty:
• All faculty are working artists who exhibit actively and serve as visiting artists and lecturers
• Unique Approaches:
• Emphasis on self-exploration and experimentation
• Collegial and mentoring relationships between faculty and students

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Professional gallery representation
• Professional studio
• University teaching positions
• Artist-in-residencies
• Fulbright awardees
• Arts administration/museum and/or non-profit positions
• Professional printers, merchandisers, web designers
• Gallery manager, owner, curator
• Art writer, librarian, or consultant
• Studio assistant
• Opportunities:
• Fulbright Awards
• National artist-in-residencies
• Gallery representation
• University teaching positions
• Internships and work as professional printers in well-known studios
• Outcomes:
• Graduates have successfully obtained internships and work as professional printers in well-known studios