ARTS-143 - Printmaking 1

3 credits

Basic study of materials, techniques and aesthetic consideration peculiar to relief printmaking. Includes a special segment on producing monotypes and monoprints from intaglio plates and woodblocks. Students will create a series of prints using these techniques and will develop an understanding of the printmaking process in general by studying historical and contemporary prints. No previous art background is required.

Corequisite(s): ARTS-143L

Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.