Students execute and solve a series of problems involving the printing and design of the page including, in collaboration or individually, creating a book or a folio. Direct drawing on stone using litho crayons and pencils, the transfer of existing sketches, stone processing and printing, using tusche, creating washes and textures, and the registration and printing of editions are covered. Students work on individual projects to develop a comprehensive body of work in the print medium of their choice. Student work is critiqued, and historic and contemporary issues of the print are discussed throughout the term. Taken only with recommendation of the instructor and approval of the associate dean.
Apprenticeship is designed to give teaching experience to a qualified student in the senior year.
Student will create a course syllabus, design a class project, supervise students in different processes, assist the instructor with demonstrations, and supervise the monitors. Papermaking I. Introduction to hand papermaking in the Western tradition. Students form flat papers in various sizes, shapes, textures, weights, and colors from old rag and cotton linters. Embossing, color lamination, and inclusion techniques are taught. Intermediate Papermaking Workshop.