2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • DPL-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

    Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a space for,diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit,toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours.,The student must submit to the chairperson of the,department in which they wish to study, an,Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less),of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason,for choosing to study independently. Once the,department chairperson provides approval and the,instructor for the Independent Study is,determined, the faculty member must write an,Independent Study Syllabus with education goals,,learning outcomes, meeting dates, course,expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art,Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a,grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for,certification.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).

  • DPM-115 INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING

    While working with the many processes of,printmaking, students will engage with the,printed image while considering the historic,aspects of the techniques involved in the,production of a print. This course is an,introduction to the following areas of,printmaking: relief (woodcuts and linocuts),,intaglio (etching), and lithography. Students,will learn the basics of each area through,,collaborations and hands-on short workshops.,Context is discussed and explored through,demonstrations, readings, image presentations,,and visits to local galleries, community,prints-shops, and museums with a range of,print-media.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 SAC 105 (formerly DFA 105)

  • DPM-202 PRINT: DETROIT

    Using the City of Detroit as its inspiration,,students will employ various research,methodologies as a starting point for creating,prints. Through projects and field trips will,engage and respond to the long history of,printmaking within the city of Detroit. Techniques,introduced will include relief printing, laser,cutting, print from found,objects and silkscreen. Students will print both,with and without a press to create limited,edition prints as well as DIY or on-the cheap,multiples using commercial print processes. ,Those students who have taken Intro to,Printmaking or have prior college level,printmaking experience will be encouraged to,build on techniques they’ve already learned to,develop their own creative voice.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120

  • DPM-215 INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING

    This course focuses on an in-depth examination of,printmaking processes, while dealing with,traditional and contemporary methods such as;,historical & digital processes, limited edition,versus unique printing, and multi-matrix projects.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 DPM 115 (formerly DFA 115)

  • DPM-243 PRINT TO PUBLISH

    This course has been structured to develop a range,of creative relationships, and the technical and,conceptual skills, necessary to produce content in,printmaking media. Forms,including artist books, letterpress, ephemera, and,hybrid and collaborative print ventures will be,investigated. Students will be guided and,encouraged to develop strategies to publish,,edition, and disseminate their work into a range,of markets, and for a number of audiences, beyond,the gallery and the museum.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 103 DFN 104 DFN 120 DPM115 (formerly DFA 115)

  • DPM-260 BEGINNING SCREENPRINT

    This course acquaints students with a wide range,of screenprint techniques and approaches using,a variety of inks and a range of experimental,materials. Students discover the medium’s,flexibility, exploring the inherent,cross-connections and expressive possibilities of,photomechanical, stencil, monotype and,digital processes.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 104 DFN 119 DFN 120 and SAC 105 (formerly DFA 105)

  • DPM-265 EXPLORING THE BOOK

    In this course, students explore the,interdisciplinary nature of the book form and its,content from conception to execution. This course,covers all stages of creating a limited edition,book, including development of text, instruction,of printmaking, letterpress and digital,technology, and a variety of bookbinding,techniques.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN 117, DFN 120 and DFN 137

  • DPM-285 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400

    The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,

    ,FALL 2025,

    ,OLD TECH/NEW TECH-HYBRID PRINTMAKING ,,

    ,Students with foundational,experience in print techniques will deepen their,skills and expand their creative expression.,Building on,basic knowledge of materials and processes, this,course explores digital and photographic,approaches to,printmaking methods such as machine-created,matrices, cyanotype, photo intaglio, and,lithography, with,an emphasis on combining digital and analog,techniques. Students will refine their technical,abilities while,developing a personal artistic style. The course,fosters a collaborative and supportive environment,where,students receive individual feedback, critique,,and guidance as they explore the versatility of,print media.,In addition to in-class demonstrations and studio,work, readings, lectures, and discussion will,emphasize,conceptual aspects within contemporary,printmaking, providing context for their own,contribution.,Conceptual and compositional quality will be,emphasized, in order to produce work that is equal,in artistic,merit and technical proficiency to the idea or,concept being communicated.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN-103, DFN-104, DFN-120 and DPM-115

  • DPM-330 ADVANCED SCREENPRINT

    This course allows students who have progressed,beyond the beginning level screenprint,course, and engage with a more extensive and,expansive approach as it relates to their own art,practice, all while presenting important visual,and conceptual problems relevant to the medium,that challenges previous set boundaries of the,serigraphy and its methodologies.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: SAC 105 (formerly DFA 105) and DPM-260 (formerly DFA 260)

  • DPM-340 ADVANCED PRINTMAKING

    In this course, the diverse possibilities of,print media serve as a focal point for augmenting,the extensive primary skills already acquired. As,the scope of artistic development and sensibility,matures, instruction becomes increasingly,individualized.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFA 240, DFA 243, DFA 255