Printmaking professional specialization, Art department, Ball State University

AFA 231 - Introduction to Printmaking.

Beginning printmaking techniques with an emphasis on intaglio and relief processes. Prerequisite: ADS 102; AFA 202.

AFA 341 - Intaglio Printmaking 1.

Intermediate-level printmaking dealing with basic intaglio techniques. Emphasizes ability to deal creatively and conceptually with the technical process. Prerequisite: AFA 231. Open only to art majors and minors.

AFA 342 - Intaglio Printmaking 2.

Advanced printmaking dealing with basic intaglio techniques including line etching, drypoint, engraving, softground, and aquatint. Open-ended problem solving and in-depth study emphasizing the ability to deal creatively and conceptually with the technical process. Prerequisite: AFA 341.

AFA 351 - Lithography 1.

Fundamental processes of drawing and printing lithographs using stones and aluminum plates. Drawing and painting techniques are used to develop images. Prerequisite: AFA 231. Open only to art majors and minors.

AFA 352 - Lithography 2.

Further development and investigation of the processes of lithography, including color. Exploration of stone and metal plate techniques. Prerequisite: AFA 351.

AFA 361 - Relief Printmaking 1.

Fundamental procedures of relief printing from the woodblock and other surfaces emphasizing the use of color and new approaches. Developed images are expected to have a relationship to this print medium. Prerequisite: AFA 231. Open only to art majors and minors.

AFA 362 - Relief Printmaking 2.

Continuation of procedures of relief printing from the woodblock and other surfaces emphasizing the use of color and new approaches. Develop images that have a relationship to this print medium. Prerequisite: AFA 361. Open only to art majors and minors.

AFA 371 - Serigraphy 1.

Introductory printmaking dealing with the processes of serigraphy, including the basic stencil techniques and their variations, photo silk-screen processes, and the use of color. Emphasizes the ability to deal creatively with the silk-screen process; silk-screen as a fine art form. Prerequisite: AFA 231. Open only to art majors and minors.

AFA 372 - Serigraphy 2.

Continued exploration of printmaking in serigraphy designed to increase sophistication in serigraphic techniques, approaches, concepts, and use of color. Prerequisite: AFA 371. A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term. Open only to art majors and minors.

AFA 443 - Intaglio Printmaking 3.

Advanced printmaking emphasizing aesthetic decision making involving the intaglio process through the knowledge of technique and use of personal artistic choices. Prerequisite: AFA 342. Open only to art majors and minors.

AFA 444 - Intaglio Printmaking 4.

Application of the technical and aesthetic aspects of advanced intaglio printmaking emphasizing individualized instruction and problem solving. Prerequisite: AFA 443. Open only to art majors and minors.

AFA 453 - Lithography 3.

Investigation of additional drawing and painting techniques as they relate to lithography. Further development of printing skills and the lithographic image. Prerequisite: AFA 352. Open only to art majors and minors.

AFA 454 - Lithography 4.

Emphasizes color printing. More fully develops skills as an artist and as a printer in the lithographic medium. Prerequisite: AFA 453. Open only to art majors and minors.

AFA 493 - Senior Project in Printmaking.

Synthesis and culmination of undergraduate studio experience in printmaking, with a student exhibition as the concluding effort. Prerequisite: 27 credit hours in printmaking, sponsorship by a printmaking faculty member, and permission of the department chairperson.

AFA 531 - Advanced Printmaking.

Study in printmaking techniques. Emphasis on the ability to deal creatively and conceptually with the technical process. A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.