Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and Visual Technology - Printmaking and Book Arts

George Mason University - INTO USA

Students with an area of study in Printmaking and Book Arts experience a broad interdisciplinary approach. The Printmaking and Book Arts Studio host a broad array of courses that build skills in traditional and alternative printmaking techniques. This formal education of process is developed alongside a deeper understanding of how the printed multiple can move through the world. Sustainable practices are emphasized as students learn how to make their own paper from a variety of fibers as well as recycled paper and reuse paper in order to gain a better understanding of their materials. The program extends beyond the printed image. The study of Artist Books extends into Comics, Zines, and DIY Publishing practices. Students can develop, produce, and distribute their graphic narratives, comics, and zines all in one studio. The facilities contain all the necessary tools of production for our students to print, bind, and distribute their own zines, books, and comics. Visiting artists and cartoonists regularly share their work with our students and offer valuable critique and feedback.