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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
An interdisciplinary approach: printmaking is a, unique way to make images and to think about the, construction of images. It emphasizes thinking in, layers and processes that value indirect and, highly mediated production.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 101, DFA 115, DFA 215
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
This course orients students to the fundamentals,of the design process. Students will create a,series of product design solutions that explore,and refine skills related to design thinking,,drawing and physical making. Each project will,build on the learning from the previous project to,facilitate competency through repetition. Projects,will explore creativity as it relates to,inspiration, aesthetics and problem solving.,Students will develop a basic understanding of,various analog and digital design tools, along,with utilizing the prototyping facilities to,create 3 dimensional functional concepts.,Throughout this course students will be exposed to,various guest presentations from alumni and,professionals, along with participating in design,related field trips,This course introduces students to the,fundamentals of the four phases of the design,process. Students should demonstrate a basic,understanding of problem solving, user needs, and,if applicable the elements of diversity, equity,,and inclusive design.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
This course dives deeper into the fundamental,phases of the design process. Students will,expand their knowledge of each phase of the design,process from research, to ideation and concept,refinement and ending with a complete finalized,story. Students will cultivate confidence in 2D,drawing and sketching which will then translate,into quick physical mock-ups and 3D prototypes. By,the end of this class students will have a better,understanding of how products are designed and,made as well as what skills are necessary for,success in the industrial design profession.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 132
