Art—B.F.A., Concentration in Printmaking

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Art with a concentration in Printmaking allows students to explore various methods and technologies for creating multiples. This program integrates traditional and digital graphic art techniques to foster both personal artistic vision and professional skills. Graduates are prepared for careers in the creative arts and professional graphics production, culminating in the development of a strong portfolio and a BFA exhibition. Please note: This program is currently discontinued and is not accepting new admissions.

Curriculum

The B.F.A. in Art, Printmaking concentration requires a total of 81 credit hours. The curriculum includes foundation courses, art history, studio art courses focusing on printmaking and digital imaging, and required BFA courses for portfolio and seminar preparation. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their Art courses.

1. Freshman
   • Two Dimensional DesignART 110
   • Drawing Studio IART 115
   • Three Dimensional DesignART 111
   • World Art IIART 131
   • Computer GraphicsART 185
2. Sophomore
   • Contemporary ArtART 106
   • Rendering TechniquesART 243
   • Photography IART 230
   • Preparation of Art For PrintingART 233
   • Studio Art Elective
   • Art History Elective
3. Junior
   • Drawing & Composition IIART 214
   • Relief PrintingART 307
   • Studio Art Elective
   • Art History Elective
   • Intaglio Printing OR Advanced PrintmakingART 308 OR ART 412
   • SilkscreenART 309
   • Studio Research IART 398
   • Studio Art Elective Course
4. Senior
   • Lithography OR Advanced Printmaking IIART 311 OR ART 416
   • Studio Research IIART 399
   • Advanced Printmaking OR Honors in Art IART 412 OR ART 490
   • Studio Art Elective or Co-op
   • Digital Imaging PhotographyART 357
   • Advanced Printmaking II OR Honors in Art IIART 416 OR ART 491
   • Portfolio PreparationART 450
   • Bachelor Fine Arts SeminarART 465

Careers

This concentration prepares students for careers in the creative arts and the professional production of graphics. Graduates develop a professional portfolio and are equipped for roles in fields such as graphic design and fine art production.

• Graphic Designer
• Printmaker
• Artist