Printmaking
Auburn University Art Department offers a comprehensive series of classes in printmaking. The four courses, Printmaking I, II, III and IV begin with a generalized introductione that addresses the common concepts and methods of making fine art prints. The introductory course introduces the student to the concepts of “multiple original” artwork, editioning of prints and the common methods employed in printmaking. Relief, Intaglio, Lithography and Monoprinting are among the subjects that may be covered in Printmaking I. Printmaking II and III are dedicated to Intaglio and Lithographic printmaking respectively and Printmaking IV allows the students to pick which methods suit their art making goals.
Auburn has two large, well equipped studios dedicated to printmaking that contain three Charles Brand Intaglio presses in the largest studio and one large Charles Brand Lithography press in the dedicated lithography studio. Advanced students are provided with individual working areas in a spacious Advanced Printmaking Studio located conveniently near the two main rooms. A small darkroom is also part of the printmaking complex. One full time printmaking professor and one professor teaching part time in printmaking make up the faculty in Auburn’s printmaking area.
A student wishing to concentrate in printmaking at Auburn University has the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable professors and to work in a wide range of materials and methods. Although based in the traditional media of relief, intaglio and lithography the Auburn printmaking area fully embraces a range of newer technology such as digital and photo-mechanical methods. Newer technologies are eagerly incorporated as they become available.