ART 2781 - Lithography

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1600, ART 1101, and ART 1141 with C- or better in each; or permission of department

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ART 1501, ART 1531, and ARTH 1700; or permission of department

Description: Students develop knowledge and skills of traditional and contemporary fine art lithography printmaking processes through a series of thematic projects that address invention, problem solving, medium experimentation, technical skills, research, and criticism. Through projects, students are provided a working understanding of the principles of stone, plate, and the photo lithography process, including multi-matrix color printing. Students gain knowledge through readings, lectures, and demonstrations, including the examination of historical and contemporary lithographic prints and the commercial and fine art application of the media.