Our work in the print studio is guided by a few assumptions about

art and imagination.

Assumption 1: art (making and appreciation) is a way of deepening one's understanding of the world.

Assumption 2: art-making is a way of enhancing and complicating one's thoughts and beliefs

Assumption 3: art demands as much perspiration as inspiration.

Assumption 4: art is not the product of genius, nor does it work without rigor, critical thinking, and analysis

Assumption 5: art is infinite play

Assumption 6: the imagination is central to the functioning of the mind

Assumption 7: artistic expression can be personal and political at the same time

Assumption 8: an artist is not a special kind of person; every person is a special kind of artist

Our work in the studio will go in two broad phases:

FALL quarter will be spent learning and experimenting with techniques through free practice and conceptual challenges.

Discussion and critique will focus on process, methods,

and improving and developing ideas.

Techniques include:

Monoprinting & monotype techniques, drypoint,

Relief printing techniques, including linoleum carving,

(possibly) photopolymer printing,

and letterpress printing.

Basic bookbinding skills will be taught as a way to incorporate

visual work with creative essay writing.

WINTER quarter will be spent executing a project

[conceived (at least in large part) by the end of Fall quarter.]

The broad goal of the project is to create work that explores and communicates your response to a key concept or question of the course. Visual work will be integrated with or related to your final writing project.

Projects will be:

PROPOSED

DRAFTED

DRAFTS will be critiqued

Initial work will be presented for critique

Final work will be exhibited as art and as seminar "texts"