Curriculum


G201 Etching I 3 credits	Beginning course in intaglio printmaking, which introduces students to etching, engraving, and drypoint techniques. Students are instructed in basic printing processes and in use of the presses. Prerequisites: D101-D102, [C121].
G202 Lithography I 3 credits	Beginning course in lithography dealing with basic techniques of black-and-white and color printing. Includes specific lectures in litho technology, materials, and application. Prerequisites: D101-D102, [C121].
G203 Silkscreen Printing I 3 credits	Design and drawing for silkscreen processes, construction of equipment, and methods of making stencils (including photo stencils). Printing in black and white and in color.
G205 Monotype/Woodcut I 3 credits	Beginning course in monotype and woodcut. Students learn traditional and experimental approaches to relief printmaking. Students are instructed on use of tools and materials and basic printing processes. Printing is in color and black and white. Prerequisites: D101-D102, [C121].
G206 Bookbinding 3 credits	Introduction to traditional and non-traditional skills in bookbinding. Non-adhesive, experimental structures will be covered such as accordion, concertina, piano hinge and koptic binding as well as case binding, box making and slip cases. Goal is to develop the binding process as an expressive, visual language with attention to its tradition and contemporary presence as aesthetic medium.
G208 Letterpress Typography 3 credits	Introduction to setting and printing text by hand on the letterpress. Historic traditions such as setting lead and wooden type and carved blocks will be combined with contemporary digital text and image appropriation through Polymer plates. Goal is to develop type, print technology and tradition into an expressive visual framework with specific attention to the broadside.
G209 Papermaking 3 credits	Introduction to western principles of making paper by hand. Skills in pulp technology, sheet formation, 2-D and 3-D applications will be developed, such as stenciling, pulp spraying, casting and integration into book structures. Goal is to appropriate skills to an expressive, conceptual framework with attention to historic and contemporary context of papermaking.
G301 Etching II 3 credits	An extensive introduction to color printing processes in etching is provided at the beginning of the course. Students are required to do at least a part of their work in color. Other etching techniques not covered in G201 will also be presented. Prerequisites: G201, G202, D201, D202.
G302 Lithography II 3 credits	Advanced study designed to extend students’ ability to use their technical knowledge as a means of expression. Experimental printing in color and black and white. Prerequisites: G201-G202, D201-D202.
G303 Etching III 3 credits	An extensive introduction to color printing processes in etching is provided at the beginning of the course. Students are required to do at least a part of their work in color. Other etching techniques not covered in G201 will also be presented. Prerequisites: G201, G202, D201, D202.
G304 Lithography III 3 credits	Advanced study designed to extend students’ ability to use their technical knowledge as a means of expression. Experimental printing in color and black and white. Prerequisites: G201-G202, D201-D202.
G305 Photo Processes for Printmaking I 3 credits	Introduction to the use of light-sensitive materials in printmaking processes. Involvement with nonsilver photographic processes such as kallitype, photoetching, photolithography (using halftone and contact materials), photosilkscreen, and gum printing. Color separation principles for printmaking processes. Prerequisites: K201-K202, G201-G202, and/or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: Enrollment in a 300-, 400-, or 500-level printmaking course.
G306 Photo Processes for Printmaking II 3 credits	Introduction to the use of light-sensitive materials in printmaking processes. Involvement with nonsilver photographic processes such as kallitype, photoetching, photolithography (using halftone and contact materials), photosilkscreen, and gum printing. Color separation principles for printmaking processes. Prerequisites: K201-K202, G201-G202, and/or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: Enrollment in a 300-, 400-, or 500-level printmaking course.
G307 Silkscreen Printing II 3 credits	Design and drawing for silkscreen processes, construction of equipment, and methods of making stencils (including photo stencils). Printing in black and white and in color.
G308 The Visual Book 3 credits	Introduction to concept building specific to the artist book. Study of principles of narrative building, sequencing, interactivity. Contextualizing of expressive craftsmanship through experimental binding structures such as altered books, wearable books, edible books. Integration of history, tradition and contemporary development of the book arts as a medium.
G309 Monotype/Woodcut II 3 credits	Advanced study of monotype techniques, both traditional and nontraditional. Emphasis is placed on students gaining control of monotype process in order to accurately express their artistic vision. Students are encouraged to explore their individual goals and research into the various mediums available. Prerequisite: G205.
G310 The Printed Book 3 credits	A combination of skill and concept development. Building narrative through the book structure and print medium (with emphasis on relief printing on the letterpress). Introduction to designing with text and image. Introduction to papermaking and production of multiples. Traditions and history of design layout.
G401 Printmaking III Etching 3–6 credits	A continuation of advanced processes in intaglio printmaking with demonstrations and experimentation with materials and techniques, including computer-assisted approaches. Individual and group critiques and discussions promote ongoing development of images and concepts.
G401 Printmaking III Lithography 3–6 credits	A continuation of advanced processes in lithography with demonstrations and experimentation with materials and techniques, including computer-assisted approaches. Individual and group critiques and discussions promote ongoing development of images and concepts.
G402 Printmaking IV Etching 3–6 credits	A continuation of advanced processes in intaglio printmaking with demonstrations and experimentation with materials and techniques, including computer-assisted approaches. Individual and group critiques and discussions promote ongoing development of images and concepts.
G402 Printmaking IV Lithography 3–6 credits	A continuation of advanced processes in lithography with demonstrations and experimentation with materials and techniques, including computer-assisted approaches. Individual and group critiques and discussions promote ongoing development of images and concepts.
G403 Individual Research in Printmaking I 3 credits	Offered in conjunction with G401-G402 only. Research devoted to the student’s own projects in printmaking.
G404 Individual Research in Printmaking II 3 credits	Offered in conjunction with G401-G402 only. Research devoted to the student’s own projects in printmaking.
G405 Individual Research in Book Arts 3 credits	Permission by instructor required. This course will allow students independent development of advanced skills and individual projects in the book arts. Deepening of existing skills, solidifying of concepts, experimentation with materials, structures and interactive aspects of the artist book. Preparation for exhibition of body of work.
G501 Printmaking V 3 and/or 6 credits	Graduate-level printmaking for students who have completed G401-G402 or their equivalent. Visual research on a highly individual level with personal criticism by the instructor.
G502 Printmaking VI 3 and/or 6 credits	Graduate-level printmaking for students who have completed G401-G402 or their equivalent. Visual research on a highly individual level with personal criticism by the instructor.

G201
Etching I
3 credits

Beginning course in intaglio printmaking, which introduces students to etching, engraving, and drypoint techniques. Students are instructed in basic printing processes and in use of the presses. Prerequisites: D101-D102, [C121].

G202
Lithography I
3 credits

Beginning course in lithography dealing with basic techniques of black-and-white and color printing. Includes specific lectures in litho technology, materials, and application. Prerequisites: D101-D102, [C121].

G203
Silkscreen Printing I
3 credits

Design and drawing for silkscreen processes, construction of equipment, and methods of making stencils (including photo stencils). Printing in black and white and in color.

G205
Monotype/Woodcut I
3 credits

Beginning course in monotype and woodcut. Students learn traditional and experimental approaches to relief printmaking. Students are instructed on use of tools and materials and basic printing processes. Printing is in color and black and white. Prerequisites: D101-D102, [C121].

G206
Bookbinding
3 credits

Introduction to traditional and non-traditional skills in bookbinding. Non-adhesive, experimental structures will be covered such as accordion, concertina, piano hinge and koptic binding as well as case binding, box making and slip cases. Goal is to develop the binding process as an expressive, visual language with attention to its tradition and contemporary presence as aesthetic medium.

G208
Letterpress Typography
3 credits

Introduction to setting and printing text by hand on the letterpress. Historic traditions such as setting lead and wooden type and carved blocks will be combined with contemporary digital text and image appropriation through Polymer plates. Goal is to develop type, print technology and tradition into an expressive visual framework with specific attention to the broadside.

G209
Papermaking
3 credits

Introduction to western principles of making paper by hand. Skills in pulp technology, sheet formation, 2-D and 3-D applications will be developed, such as stenciling, pulp spraying, casting and integration into book structures. Goal is to appropriate skills to an expressive, conceptual framework with attention to historic and contemporary context of papermaking.

G301
Etching II
3 credits

An extensive introduction to color printing processes in etching is provided at the beginning of the course. Students are required to do at least a part of their work in color. Other etching techniques not covered in G201 will also be presented. Prerequisites: G201, G202, D201, D202.

G302
Lithography II
3 credits

Advanced study designed to extend students’ ability to use their technical knowledge as a means of expression. Experimental printing in color and black and white. Prerequisites: G201-G202, D201-D202.

G303
Etching III
3 credits

G304
Lithography III
3 credits

G305
Photo Processes for Printmaking I
3 credits

Introduction to the use of light-sensitive materials in printmaking processes. Involvement with nonsilver photographic processes such as kallitype, photoetching, photolithography (using halftone and contact materials), photosilkscreen, and gum printing. Color separation principles for printmaking processes. Prerequisites: K201-K202, G201-G202, and/or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: Enrollment in a 300-, 400-, or 500-level printmaking course.

G306
Photo Processes for Printmaking II
3 credits

G307
Silkscreen Printing II
3 credits

Design and drawing for silkscreen processes, construction of equipment, and methods of making stencils (including photo stencils). Printing in black and white and in color.

G308
The Visual Book
3 credits

Introduction to concept building specific to the artist book. Study of principles of narrative building, sequencing, interactivity. Contextualizing of expressive craftsmanship through experimental binding structures such as altered books, wearable books, edible books. Integration of history, tradition and contemporary development of the book arts as a medium.

G309
Monotype/Woodcut II
3 credits

Advanced study of monotype techniques, both traditional and nontraditional. Emphasis is placed on students gaining control of monotype process in order to accurately express their artistic vision. Students are encouraged to explore their individual goals and research into the various mediums available. Prerequisite: G205.

G310
The Printed Book
3 credits

A combination of skill and concept development. Building narrative through the book structure and print medium (with emphasis on relief printing on the letterpress). Introduction to designing with text and image. Introduction to papermaking and production of multiples. Traditions and history of design layout.

G401
Printmaking III Etching

3–6 credits

A continuation of advanced processes in intaglio printmaking with demonstrations and experimentation with materials and techniques, including computer-assisted approaches. Individual and group critiques and discussions promote ongoing development of images and concepts.

G401
Printmaking III Lithography

3–6 credits

A continuation of advanced processes in lithography with demonstrations and experimentation with materials and techniques, including computer-assisted approaches. Individual and group critiques and discussions promote ongoing development of images and concepts.

G402
Printmaking IV Etching

3–6 credits

G402
Printmaking IV Lithography

3–6 credits

G403
Individual Research in Printmaking I
3 credits

Offered in conjunction with G401-G402 only. Research devoted to the student’s own projects in printmaking.

G404
Individual Research in Printmaking II
3 credits

Offered in conjunction with G401-G402 only. Research devoted to the student’s own projects in printmaking.

G405
Individual Research in Book Arts
3 credits

Permission by instructor required.
This course will allow students independent development of advanced skills and individual projects in the book arts. Deepening of existing skills, solidifying of concepts, experimentation with materials, structures and interactive aspects of the artist book. Preparation for exhibition of body of work.

G501
Printmaking V

3 and/or 6 credits

Graduate-level printmaking for students who have completed G401-G402 or their equivalent. Visual research on a highly individual level with personal criticism by the instructor.

G502
Printmaking VI

3 and/or 6 credits

Graduate-level printmaking for students who have completed G401-G402 or their equivalent. Visual research on a highly individual level with personal criticism by the instructor.