Program Overview
The Printmaking program provides hands-on experience in traditional and contemporary printing techniques, fostering creativity and technical proficiency. Students develop skills in relief, intaglio, screen printing, lithography, and digital imaging, preparing them for careers in design, fine arts, and beyond.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Enjoy a hands-on way of bringing your creative vision to life. From making your own paper and ink to printing custom T-shirts and fine art, printmaking combines traditional and experimental techniques for a unique art experience. As a printmaking student, you will learn how to operate a variety of printing presses and combine traditional tools with modern technology. You will learn all the major printmaking techniques ― relief, intaglio, screen printing, lithography and digital imaging ― while building skills for work in design and fine arts.
Careers:
Potential Careers:
- Textile and Surface Designer
- Museum Staff
- Gallery Staff
- Professional Exhibiting Artist Job Titles of Alumni:
- Art Director
- Creative Director
- Fine Artist
- Principal Creative
- Shop Manager / Tattoo Apprentice
- Teacher Workplace Settings:
- Museums and Galleries
- Art Studios
- Technology Manufacturers
- Entrepreneurship
- Academia Employers of Alumni:
- Nike
- Richland Library
- Hubbell Incorporated
- University of South Carolina
- Gupta Media
Other:
- Program Highlights:
- B.F.A. Exhibitions: Finish your education by presenting a thesis exhibition in professional gallery spaces.
- Travel the World: Attend national printmaking conferences, galleries and museums in New York, Chicago and other major cities.
- Launch Your Career: Open pathways to success after college such as museum or gallery work, commercial design or starting your own business. Students also have the opportunity to make dye and paper from plants in our Natural Dye and Paper Garden or printmaking matrices by carving wood, etching metal or drawing on limestone.
- Building Skills: Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
- Continuous Improvement: Identifying and implementing incremental changes to enhance quality, efficiency and effectiveness
- Attention to Detail: Being meticulous and thorough in all aspects of a task or project
- Entrepreneurship: Identifying opportunities and creating and launching new ventures
- Multicultural Awareness: Understanding cultural variation and adapting behaviors and communication styles accordingly
- Problem Solving: Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies
- Collaboration: Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective
- Using your degree: Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
- Average Alumni Salary: Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $66,398
- Advanced Degrees: Advance your career or options with post-graduate education.
- Master's Studio Art, M.F.A. College of Arts and Sciences
- Master's Art Education (PK-12 Certification), M.A.T. College of Arts and Sciences College of Education
- Philip Muller
