ART 240Beginning Printmaking

3 credits · Art · Penn State

An introduction to printmaking consisting of lectures, demonstrations, and studio work to cover a broad range of processes. ART 240 Beginning Printmaking (3) This course will consist of lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice in a broad range of printmaking processes. Critiques will be directed toward technical, aesthetic, and historical issues in black and white and color print. Various print collections within the University will be employed to acquaint the students with the work of the professional in the field. This labor-intensive studio relies upon cumulative learning experiences through increasingly demanding projects. Competency is expected in numerous new skills and techniques, and their application in creating visually compelling concepts is essential to the success of completed artworks.