Art 270 Printmaking: Relief I

Relief I is an introductory course that focuses on the fundamentals of printmaking. Throughout this course, students will complete three projects that explore various carving and image-making techniques: a one-layer linocut, a multicolor jigsaw block, and a two-layer woodblock print. Each project introduces essential skills, including carving, layering, paper registration, and image development. Students will also investigate graphic languages by researching both historical and contemporary influences, which will help them develop their perspective and understanding of graphic design. Upon completing Relief I, students will have the opportunity to progress to the intermediate course, Relief II. May be repeated twice for credit maximum 8 credits.