Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking
Printmaking
Amze J. Emmons, Program Head
Tyler School of Art Building, Room 260C
215-777-9126
amze.emmons@temple.edu
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Printmaking program at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture—one of the nation's top programs in the discipline—offers students access to exceptional faculty, world-class facilities, and strong regional and national professional networks.
Tyler Printmaking majors join a welcoming community of artists and educators. Bridging tradition and innovation, students learn the full range of printmaking techniques from the simplest to the most technically advanced. Students learn how to think critically and solve problems, working with professors, and side-by-side with graduate students. Tyler provides access to the resources of a large, public research university combined with the intimacy of an art school.
Tyler BFA students take full advantage of the school's location in Philadelphia, a vibrant art center with a strong printmaking tradition, to find internships and jobs, explore museums and galleries, launch creative practices, start businesses and earn placements in the most competitive graduate programs.
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Printmaking may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty and upon the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 126 semester hours of credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. All Printmaking majors must complete the BFA curriculum and General Education requirements.
- Students must earn a C- or better in either ART 2701 or ART 2702 and one of the introductory printmaking courses (ART 2704, ART 2705/ART 2706, ART 2707) to enter the Printmaking major.
- The required Junior/Senior studio courses and ART 3796 Art Career Workshop (capstone) must be completed with a C- or better to fulfill major requirements.
Major Requirements for B.F.A. in Printmaking
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Sophomore Prerequisites | ||
| Select one Survey of Printmaking course from the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Lithography and Serigraphy | ||
| Survey of Etching and Relief | ||
| Select one introductory Printmaking course from the following: | 3 | |
| Serigraphy 1 | ||
| Etching 2 | ||
or ART 2706 | Intaglio Printmaking | |
| Lithography 3 | ||
| Junior and Senior Requirements | ||
| Select two of the following (not taken as sophomore prerequisite): | 6 | |
| Serigraphy 1 | ||
| Etching 2 | ||
or ART 2706 | Intaglio Printmaking | |
| Lithography 3 | ||
| Select two Advanced Printmaking courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Advanced Serigraphy (fall only) | ||
| Advanced Etching (fall only) | ||
| Advanced Lithography (spring only) | ||
| Select three Specialized Printmaking courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Printmaking Workshop (Intermedia, fall only) | ||
| Relief and Monoprint Workshop (spring only) | ||
| Color Print Workshop (Intermedia, spring only) | ||
| Senior Projects Workshop/Seminar (spring only) | ||
| ART 3796 | Art Career Workshop (WI, Capstone) | 3 |
| 1 | Prerequisite for ART 3704. |
| 2 | Prerequisite for ART 3705. |
| 3 | Prerequisite for ART 3706. |
Suggested Academic Plan
Please note that this is a suggested academic plan. Depending on your situation, your academic plan may look different.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2022-2023 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| FDPR 1511 | Foundation Drawing1 | 3 |
| FDPR 1521 | 2D Foundation Principles | 3 |
| FDPR 1531 | 3D Foundation Principles/W | 3 |
| FDPR 1503 | Woodshop Fundamentals | 1 |
| ARTH 1155 or 1955 | Arts of the World I: Prehistoric to 1300 | 3 |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| FDPR 1512 | Foundation Drawing | 3 |
| FDPR 1522 | 2D Foundation Principles | 3 |
| FDPR 1532 | 3D Foundation Principles/C | 3 |
| FDPR 1502 | Investigations of Art and Design | 1 |
| ARTH 1156 or 1956 | Arts of the World II: 1300 to the 21st Century1 | 3 |
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Lithography and Serigraphy | ||
| Survey of Etching and Relief | ||
| ART or GAD 2000-2999 Sophomore Studio Elective | 3 | |
| ART or GAD 2000-2999 Sophomore Studio Elective | 3 | |
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] | 4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one introductory Printmaking course from the following: | 3 | |
| Serigraphy2 | ||
| Etching3 | ||
| Lithography4 | ||
| ART or GAD 2000-2999 Sophomore Studio Elective | 3 | |
| ART or GAD 2000-2999 Sophomore Studio Elective | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select two of the following Printmaking courses (not previously taken): | 6 | |
| Serigraphy2 | ||
| Etching3 | ||
| Lithography4 | ||
| ART or GAD Studio Elective | 3 | |
| Art History Elective [WI] | 4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Advanced Printmaking course5 | 3 | |
| ART 3796 | Art Career Workshop [WI] (Capstone) | 3 |
| ART or GAD Studio Elective | 3 | |
| Art History Elective6 | 4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Advanced Printmaking course5 | 3 | |
| Specialized Printmaking course7 | 3 | |
| ART or GAD Studio Elective | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Specialized Printmaking course7 | 3 | |
| Specialized Printmaking course7 | 3 | |
| ART or GAD Studio Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective6 | 3 | |
| Non-Studio Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 126 | |
| 1 | These 2 courses constitute the waiver for the GenEd Arts category if the courses are completed with a C- or better. |
| 2 | Prerequisite for ART 3704. |
| 3 | Prerequisite for ART 3705. |
| 4 | Prerequisite for ART 3706. |
| 5 | Choose from ART 3704 (fall only), ART 3705 (fall only), and ART 3706 (spring only). Two different advanced courses are required. |
| 6 | Students completing a 3 credit Art History 2000+ elective must select a 4 credit open elective to reach the minimum 126 credits to earn the BFA degree. |
| 7 | Choose from ART 3701 (fall only), ART 3702 (spring only), ART 3703 (spring only) and ART 4602 (spring only). Three distinct specialized courses are required. |
Please Note: An approved study abroad program waives the GenEd Global/World Society (GG) requirement; however, these credits must be made up with academic coursework taken outside of Tyler departments to be in compliance with BFA accreditation. Printmaking majors interested in studying abroad should consult with an academic advisor to determine if a semester (generally spring semester of second year) or a summer program would be the best option to remain on track for graduation.