Printmaking (Certificate N0653)

Arts Division
Certificate N0653

This certificate program is designed to prepare students to apply graphic imaging and fine art printing techniques in their preparation for careers in the field of visual communications. Students are given creative, design and printmaking skills necessary to develop successful artworks in the field of fine art, especially for areas of the exhibiting, publishing and collecting of artworks. This Printmaking Certificate offers students interested in building a career as practicing artists the knowledge to produce finished artwork for the fine art and book art markets. The courses in the certificate offer standard printmaking methods whose knowledge is required in applicable areas of the broad field of visual communication.

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
ARTD 43AIntroduction to Printmaking3
ARTD 45APrintmaking: Introduction to Screenprinting3
ARTD 46APrintmaking: Introduction to Monotype3
ARTD 47APrintmaking: Photo and Alternative Processes3
ARTD 48ALetterpress Book Arts3
Required Electives 3
Fundamentals of Graphic Design
Design: Two-Dimensional
Total Units18

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Plan of Study Grid
Fall TermUnits
ARTD 43A Introduction to Printmaking 3
ARTD 45A Printmaking: Introduction to Screenprinting 3
ARTD 46A Printmaking: Introduction to Monotype 3
 Units9
Spring Term
ARTD 47A Printmaking: Photo and Alternative Processes 3
ARTD 48A Letterpress Book Arts 3
Certificate: Printmaking N0653 3
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ARTC 100 OR ARTD 20 3
 Units6
 Total Units15

Program Learning Outcomes

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