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Bradley’s printmaking program equips you to be a versatile artist comfortable in a range of printmaking techniques. The degree will prepare you with the skills valuable in education and business ventures.
As a studio art major, you dive into the creative process through classes in history, drawing and interactive media. While building this foundation, you also take hands-on printmaking courses. These experiences introduce you to etching, engraving, woodcut, linocut, lithography, silkscreen, monotype and combinations of these.
Each printmaking degree is available in three paths — a B.A., B.S. or B.F.A. The B.S. and B.A. emphasize a liberal arts background, while the B.F.A. is considered the professional degree. As a result, the B.F.A. provides a studio-intensive experience encouraging focused work in the medium. Hands-on and seminar-style courses help you master the many techniques and develop your creativity. If you’re interested in broadening your career options, you can pair printmaking with another major or minor, such as marketing, sustainability or women’s and gender studies.
By the time you graduate, your experiences may include:
Printmaking is a vital pursuit for many artists. Recent Bradley graduates are selling their works in shops, galleries and online, while others are university or museum educators. In addition, graduates have pursued advanced degrees.
Art History Core - 6 hrs.
Art History Elective Courses (choose two) - 6 hrs.
Studio Core - 19 hrs.
Studio Courses - 12 hrs.
Studio Electives – 12 hrs.
Concentration Courses - 18 hrs.
Professional Orientation/Seminar Courses - 3 hrs.
Total Hours: 79
All incoming art and design freshman initially enter the program on the BA/BS pathway. However, at approximately week 9 of their Spring semester, all students are required to submit a digital portfolio of their work for review. Art and design faculty will evaluate, then approve/sign off on students progressing onto the BFA pathway with their declared concentration, and counsel those students who may be required to remain on the BS/BA pathway, or need to be advised towards a different art and design concentration, or perhaps even an alternative area of study.
Freshmen – Fall Semester (15.5 hrs.)
Freshman – Spring Semester (15.5 hrs.)
Note: Approximately week 9 digital portfolio reviews. Approximately week 10 advising for fall semester.
Sophomore – Fall Semester (15 hrs.)
Sophomore – Spring Semester (15 hrs.)
Junior – Fall Semester (15 hrs.)
Junior – Spring Semester (16 hrs.)
Senior – Fall Semester (16 hrs.)
Senior – Spring Semester (16 hrs.)
Total Hours for Option 1: 124
Freshmen – Fall Semester (15.5 hrs.)
Freshman – Spring Semester (15.5 hrs.)
Note: Approximately week 9 digital portfolio reviews. Approximately week 10 advising for fall semester.
Sophomore – Fall Semester (15 hrs.)
Sophomore – Spring Semester (15 hrs.)
Junior – Fall Semester (15 hrs.)
Junior – Spring Semester (15 hrs.)
Senior – Fall Semester (17 hrs.)
Senior – Spring Semester (16 hrs.)
Total Hours for Option 2: 130
Freshmen – Fall Semester (15.5 hrs.)
Freshman – Spring Semester (15.5 hrs.)
Note: Approximately week 9 digital portfolio reviews. Approximately week 10 advising for fall semester.
Sophomore – Fall Semester (15 hrs.)
Sophomore – Spring Semester (15 hrs.)
Junior – Fall Semester (16 hrs.)
Junior – Spring Semester (16 hrs.)
Senior – Fall Semester (16 hrs.)
Senior – Spring Semester (16 hrs.)
Total Hours for Option 3: 124
Course sequence information is provided for sample purposes only. Students should consult with their academic advisor about their individual plan for course registration and completion of program requirements.