ART 125 - Beginning Block Printmaking

The course consists of investigations into the art of block printing; particularly linoleum and woodblock techniques. During the course of the semester students explore the historical and multi-cultural approaches toward printmaking. Students learn to use the tools of printmaking and a printing press to make their own personal creative works of art derived from personal themes including nature, the human form, music lyrics, and abstraction. Students learn theories about printmaking and the production of small editions as well. Satisfies the Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education requirement.

(Cr: 3)