Students will plan and execute one substantial project over the course of the semester. One research paper is required. This course introduces students to many of the essential skills needed to develop imagery and text in several programs, and serves as an adjunct or foundation for several areas of Book Arts, including Advanced Letterpress and Computers and Alternative Imaging. Relief, Intaglio, Lithography and Experimental Techniques are offered on an alternating schedule. Traditional and alternative methods are taught, with emphasis on using printmaking media to enhance personal imagery.
Printmaking is considered particularly as it relates to the book and paper arts.
This is designed to perfect the student's craft in letterpress, book arts, papermaking, or conservation through hands-on experience. The mentorship part of the program may be pursued in any region of the country in any of these disciplines. It includes the analysis of various types of funding sources, research techniques, and the technical aspects of grant writing. School Books Hand paper and bookmaking for the classroom. This two week long intensive is offered in summers, and is especially appropriate for teachers and art education majors.