Experiment to find your own iconography. The Printmaking concentration and Memphis College of Art will allow you to explore traditional and contemporary printmaking processes while creating indelible multiples or one-of-a-kind prints of your own images. Techniques include woodcut, intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, collography and monotype.
PM 100 Introduction to Printmaking 1.
The tools, history
and basic techniques of monotype, drypoint, relief print
(woodcut or linocut) and lithography are introduced. Students
are encouraged to explore the problems and concerns of their
own images technically and conceptually through multiples
and one-of-a-kind prints.
Prerequisite: None
PM 105 Introduction to Printmaking 2.
The tools, history
and basic techniques of etching, collograph, serigraphy,
and monoprint are introduced. Students are encouraged to
explore the problems and concerns of their own images technically
and conceptually through multiples and one-of-a-kind prints.
Prerequisite: None
PM 200 Intermediate Printmaking Workshop
1.
This course is designed for students who want to continue
developing work in one or more of the techniques learned
in prior semesters in printmaking. A proposal of intent is
required.
Prerequisite: PM 100 or PM 105
PP 210 Intermediate Printmaking
Workshop 2.
Continuation of PM 200
Prerequisite: PM 200
PM 220 Serigraphy.
The history and techniques of silkscreen printing using water-based
procedures and direct photo emulsion are studied. Students explore,
research and create images to develop prints that are technically
and conceptually involved. Paper and/or fabric may be used as
a surface.
Prerequisite: PM 105
PM 250 Collography.
textures, surfaces, scale
and shape are experimented with to develop images with a range
of value. Students create a matrix with intaglio and relief printing
possibilities. The history of the technique is covered, while
emphasis is placed on the research and development of ideas and
images that are strong conceptually, visually and technically.
Prerequisite: PM 105
PM 300 Intermediate Printmaking Workshop
3.
Continuation of PM 210.
Prerequisite: PM 210
PM 310 Intaglio.
Instruction is given
in the history and diverse area of intaglio techniques (i.e.
line etching, drypoint, soft ground, aquatint). The latest
in low-toxic techniques and photo processes using polymer
film and plates is used, while emphasis is placed on the
research and development of ideas and images that are strong
conceptually, visually and technically. Editioning skills
and one-of-a-kind prints are developed.
Prerequisite: PM 100,
PM 105
PM 320 Lithography.
Using different low-toxic techniques of this planographic
process, including polyester and photo plates, students develop
a series of images with an emphasis on content. Application
of the process (i.e. handmade paper, chine colle, and others)
is discussed. A short history of lithography and demonstration
of the lithographic stone process is covered.
Prerequisite:
PM 100
PM 400 Advanced Printmaking Workshop
1.
Students are
required to write a proposal discussing the projects, techniques
and content of the work to be developed during the semester.
Larger scale works and the inclusion of experiences from
other areas (i.e. papermaking, book arts and letterpress)
are discussed and encouraged. A term paper on a professional
printmaker is required. The students work independently with
weekly meetings to discuss progress, contemporary issues
in printmaking, and professional development.
Prerequisite:
15 printmaking credits covering 3 different techniques.
PM 230
Monoprint / Monotype.
The history and process of creating one-of-a-kind
impressions using different methods of applying ink to a
plate is studied. Half of the semester is devoted to monotypes
and the other half to monoprints using a printmaking process
selected by the student. The application of monotype and
monoprints using chine colle, letterpress, watercolor, and
handmade paper among others is discussed and incorporated.
Prerequisite: PM 100 or PM 105
PM 240 Relief Printmaking.
The
history and techniques of relief process including woodcut,
linocut, and polymer plates are studied. Students learn through
demonstrations how to print single images or run multiple
editions. Emphasis is placed on the research and development
of ideas and images that are strong conceptually, visually
and technically. Prerequisite: PM100