Printmaking

Through hands-on training, students master traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques like etching, lithography, and digital processes. At the same time, you’ll learn to apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving to your work. Students will also engage in projects that mirror real-world challenges professional artists face, ensuring that they are prepared for the demands of the industry.

The Printmaking program at Western Colorado University equips students with the skills needed to thrive as a professional artist, mastering both traditional and contemporary techniques.

What You’ll Learn

The Printmaking Emphasis covers the history of the artistic process from 15th-century technology to contemporary methods. The curriculum also gives equal attention to the ideas and techniques behind the art form. You’ll have access to cutting-edge facilities to hone your printmaking skills, including three etching presses, two stone lithography presses, three relief presses, a process camera, a professional photomechanical darkroom, scanners, laser, and large format color printers. In the program, you’ll also have the opportunity to practice drawing, two-dimensional problem-solving, and color theory. The Printmaking program at Western Colorado University doesn’t merely reflect the trends of the printmaking world; it has been known to set them.