Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Concentration in Printmaking

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Printmaking at SRU is a four-year program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the printmaking process, from traditional techniques to contemporary approaches. The program emphasizes the development of technical skills, critical thinking, and artistic expression. Students will take a variety of courses in different areas of art, including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and art history.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content: The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Printmaking is a four-year program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the printmaking process, from traditional techniques to contemporary approaches.
The program emphasizes the development of technical skills, critical thinking, and artistic expression.
• Program Structure: The program consists of 78 major credits, including 39 credits that must be taken at SRU or PASSHE and 39 credits that must be taken at the 300 level or above.
Students are required to complete a series of core courses in art history, printmaking, and studio art, as well as a capstone project in their senior year.
• Course Schedule: The course schedule for the BFA in Printmaking is designed to provide students with a progressive learning experience.
In their first year, students will take introductory courses in 2D and 3D design, drawing, and printmaking. In their second year, they will take intermediate courses in drawing, painting, photography, and printmaking. In their third year, they will take advanced courses in printmaking and art history. In their fourth year, they will complete their capstone project and take additional elective courses. Instead, students will take a variety of courses in different areas of art, including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and art history.