Printmaking I

Ruthann Godollei

A hands-on introduction to original printmaking in the media of relief, intaglio, lithography and handset type. Included are discussions of esthetics, the impact of printed imagery on societies, printmaking practices from diverse cultures and around the world. Field trips to local art collections. Emphasis is on personal expression, direct experience with materials and processes, and appropriate techniques for the content. Students edition one print at the end of the semester to trade equitably in a portfolio with classmates.