BFA Printmaking students dig deep into traditional printmaking techniques while also being encouraged to play with experimental and innovative approaches.
The Printmaking program at MassArt combines the study of traditional techniques with modern approaches to develop technical proficiency in printmaking processes. Students take courses in etching, lithography, silkscreen, relief, photographic print processes, and drawing. They also study monotype and woodcut techniques, in addition to digital color separation.
My most important task is to help students work collectively. Meaningful artistic diversity is realized through collective practice in the studio.Catarina Coelho Visiting Lecturer, Fine Arts 2D
During the spring semester each year, the Printmaking Department hosts the Master Print Series, welcoming a renowned artist as an artist-in-residence in which the artist works with students to develop a concept that evolves into artwork. MassArt Printmaking also hosts the annual Iron Print Competition in collaboration with the College of Fine Arts/Boston University, School of the Museum of Fine Arts/Tufts University, and College of Art and Design/Lesley University.
McMillan Award
The Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart Grant is awarded to a graduating senior, printmaking major at MassArt. Genevieve McMillan established a fellowship in memory of her dear friend, painter and world traveler, the late Reba Stewart. Genevieve McMillan, an intrepid traveler herself, knew that MassArt students would benefit from an opportunity to travel abroad.
Senior printmaking majors are required to prepare a complete application. Alumni are eligible to apply up to two years after they graduate. Please contact the department for more information.
BFA Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Printmaking BFA program are expected to be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes.
- Appreciating the role of play, exploration, and investigation in creative practice
- Understanding and valuing perceptual, formal, and conceptual approaches
- Understanding and valuing the interdependence of approaches
- Understanding and embracing materials and methods of drawing
- Understanding and embracing materials and methods of printmaking
- Develop technical proficiency in printmaking processes
- Use of digital and photographic technologies as both interfaces and tools for creation
- Developing facility in visual analysis and verbal communication about processes, approaches, and presentations
- Understanding and appreciating historical and contemporary practice and works
- Developing personal thematic focus
- Developing clarity of thought and representation
- Developing innovations in process, approach, and presentation
- Understanding and appreciating the roles of artists in society
- Understanding the processes and practices of an artist’s professional development
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