PNCA : programs : bfa : printmaking

Printmaking

"Collaboration, Community, and Craft are the underlying themes that guide our curriculum as we combine tradition with contemporary practices.”
— Matthew Letzelter, Department Chair

The Printmaking department features one of the most energetic studios on campus. Students from all areas of the College explore image-making in a supportive community environment. This versatile program immerses students in traditional and contemporary ideas and processes, emphasizing high standards of craftsmanship and professional practice.

Printmaking is a rich interdisciplinary studio experience for majors and non- majors alike, and supports a broad range of approaches including intaglio, lithography, relief printing, screenprinting, monotype, and letterpress. The program provides exposure to the rich history and diverse traditions of print. An engaging program of visiting artists supports the coursework.

Within the supportive community of the Gordon Gilkey Print Center at the Portland Art Museum, students find their voice and discover how they fit into the larger creative world outside the College.