In this class, you will learn a variety of printmaking techniques such as monoprints, linoleum block printing, wood block printing, etching, photo-etching, and water etching. You will learn how to apply computer technology as well as new plate-making technology to traditional modes of printmaking. Course concentration will focus on intaglio and relief printing methods, producing computer composites for photo-etching, new processes for photo-etching, and new water-etching techniques. Related topics of Artists' Books, papermaking, paper, presentation of work, and care for works on paper will be explored in conjunction with intaglio and monoprinting. Other printmaking techniques such as Xerox transfer, Polaroid transfer, blueprints, rubbings and relief will be presented.

Students will become involved in all aspects of printmaking--mark; making; the gathering and transformation of images; linear, tonal and textural techniques, issues of color, paper, inking, printing, and presentation. Students will explore personal imagery and issues of sequence, contrast, and surprise. Students will be encouraged to explore their own imagery within the context of assignments. Individual and class critiques, formal and informal, will take place throughout the semester.

Class will consist of lectures, critiques, and printmaking demonstrations. You will work with a variety of media and subject matter. In addition to class work, you are required to produce a limited edition set of prints for exchange at the end of the semester.