Printmaking & Paper Arts Area

The printmaking and paper arts area teaches you a collaborative, creative and civically-minded art practice. Housed across three printmaking studios, you will work with specialized faculty to learn the disciplines of traditional relief print, laser engraved relief print, contemporary digital printmaking, intaglio, lithography, serigraphy, monotype, letterpress, typography, papermaking, and book arts.

While you develop concepts and skills, you will be encouraged to survey and combine the various forms of printmaking as well as work cross-disciplinarily. We promote traditional and experimental print techniques while placing emphasis on art as a powerful mode of communication.

Printmaking
Introductory

ART 2400 - Introduction to Printmaking

Introduction of historical, contemporary, and technical elements of printmaking. Processes are all non-toxic and include intaglio, relief, monotype, and unique prints. Artworks will be analyzed in individual and group critiques.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 1010 and ART 1020 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts

Hours:
3

Lab Hours:
3

Advanced

ART 4915 - Special Topic in Art

A detailed study of an art form, medium, style, technique, or other special topic of current interest not covered in catalog listings. May be repeated for a total of up to 9 credit hours.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 1010, ART 1020, and ART 1030 with grades of C or higher

Hours:
3

ART 4916 - Special Topics in Art

A detailed study of an art form, medium, style, technique, or other special topic of current interest not covered in catalog listings. May be repeated for a total of up to 9 credit hours.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 1010, ART 1020, and ART 1030 with grades of C or higher

Hours:
3

Printmaking & Paper Arts Courses

ART 3300 - Introduction to Letter Press

Organization of ideas and technical problems in letterpress. Processes may include various printing on a variety of presses using movable type, photopolymer plate and linoleum cut and wood cut block printing.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 1020 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts

Hours:
3

ART 3310 - Introduction to Book Arts

Organization of ideas and technical problems in book arts. Processes may include various construction, assemblage, and binding techniques, letterpress, and interdisciplinary two- and three dimensional media employed in the construction of the book form.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 1020 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts

Hours:
3

ART 3320 - Introduction to Papermaking

An introduction to the fine craft of handmade paper, focusing on basic sheet forming techniques and the process of recycling material. Papermaking techniques applied to basic design concepts will also be explored.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 1020 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts

Hours:
3

ART 3400 - Printmaking I

Organization of ideas and technical problems in printmaking. Processes may include engraving, collograph, embossing, lithography, and other trends in printmaking.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 1010 and ART 1020 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts

Hours:
3

ART 4400 - Advanced Printmaking

Advanced studio course in graphics, covering in-depth techniques in contemporary print making. Students are involved in individual problem solving assignments reflecting personal creative solutions in visual form.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3400 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts

Hours:
3

ART 4405 - Relief Printmaking I

A further development of skills covered in ART 3400 Printmaking I. Students will use advanced techniques such as multi-block relief, reduction color relief, collagraph, multiple transfer processes, traditional water based, acrylic and oil based inking using various matrixes of linoleum, multi-density fiberboard or woodcut, etc. to make consistent and variable editions.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3400 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts

Hours:
3

ART 4410 - Intaglio Printmaking I

A further development of skills covered in ART 3400 Printmaking I. Students will use advanced techniques such as reworking plates, alternative mark-making various types of grounds, viscosity printing, a la poupee, chin colle, multiple color plates, etc. to make consistent and variable editions.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3400 with a grade of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts

Hours:
3

ART 4415 - Lithography

An investigation of the methods and materials used to create lithographs in a contemporary fine art context. Experience with various lithography media will allow students the opportunity to investigate the expressive qualities presented by each medium. Projects emphasize problem solving through self-directed form and content in the creation of portfolio-quality work.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 3400 with a grade of C or higher

Hours:
3

ART 4420 - Screen Printing

An investigation of the methods and materials used to create serigraphs (silk screen) in a contemporary fine art context. Covered techniques include hand-drawn and digital/photo stencils, multi-color registration, printing with water-based ink, and cross-media approaches. Projects emphasize problem solving through self-directed form and content in the creation of portfolio-quality work.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 2450 and ART 3400 with grades of C or higher or permission of Head of the Department of Visual Arts

Hours:
3

Recommended Option: Historical Understanding of Printmaking & Paper Arts

ART 4511 - History of Photography

An examination of the history and aesthetics of photography from the development of the art form to the present. Changes in subject matter and stylistic concerns, different roles and uses of photographs, and the development of photographic techniques and equipment will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on photographs as artistic expression and their relationship to other arts within the contexts of social and political influences upon them and their creators. Significant outside readings or research are incorporated into class discussions.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520

Hours:
3

ART 3530 - Renaissance Art History

An examination of paintings, sculpture, prints, and architecture of the early, high, and late Renaissance in Italy, France, the Holy Roman Empire (including Germany), the Netherlands, and Spain. Using a combined chronological, comparative, and thematic approach, emphasis is placed on the distinct contributions of specific artists and of different regions. The economic, philosophical, religious, political, and cultural developments of early modern European society and cities in this period, are explored in detail. Outside readings are incorporated into class discussions.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520 with a grade of C or higher

Hours:
3

ART 3582 - The Arts of Japan

The course explores a variety of monuments and themes of the visual culture of Japan throughout the history. Painting, sculpture, and architecture will be our primary focus, supplemented by discussions of such arts as ceramics, garden design, costumes, Zen art, tea ceremony, and woodblock prints. Topics may vary each time the course is offered. No Knowledge of Japanese language is required.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2510 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of department

Hours:
3

ART 3570 - Mexican and U.S. Latino/a Art

This course studies the history of art in Mexico as well as the history of Mexican American art in the United States. It includes topics on Mesoamerican art, colonial art created in the Viceroyalty of New Spain, post-independence Mexican art, the Mexican mural movement, the tradition of magic realism, and contemporary Mexican art. The course addresses the origins and development of the Chicano/a art movement and contemporary U.S. Latino/a art.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ART 2520

Hours:
3

Studios & Equipment
Dahlonega Campus

Printmaking Studio: , room 219

Two etching presses

One lithography press

Two light tables

Laguna etching press hot plate

Laser engraver

Fume hood

Letter Press/Book Arts Studio:

Vandercook 3 series cylinder press

Chandler & Price Platen Press

Showcard Proof Press

Board Shear

Reliance Paper Cutter

Rosback Perforator

Reiner Beater for papermaking

Aardvark hydraulic press

Carriage House hydraulic press

Drying box

Screen printing setup

4 type cabinets with wooden and lead type

Furniture and reglet cabinets

Photopolymer plate making machine

Flat files

Three book presses

Moulds/deckles and vats for paper making

Gainesville Campus

Printmaking Studio: , room 2004

Takach 52" etching press

Stone lithography press

Lithography stones

Serigraphy workstations

Opportunities

Print exchange

Every year, ǧ�Ĺ�AV students participate in a print exchange with with Colorado State University and Northern Colorado University. Contact Allison Johnson, allison.johnson@ung.edu to learn how to participate!

Field Trip to Tanuki Prints Studio

Every year, advanced printmaking students visit the Tanuki Prints Studio in Gainesville to gain first-hand learning of Japanese woodblock printmaking.

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