Program Overview

Studio Art (BFA) – Printmaking Specialization

The Studio Art (BFA) – Printmaking Specialization is a program designed for students who wish to pursue a career in fine arts, graphic design, and related fields. This program offers traditional and experimental intaglio, relief, letterpress, screen print, monoprint, and monotype experiences.

Program Description

As artists of the 21st century, printmakers have extensive possibilities to contribute to a wide range of professions related to the discipline. Graphic design, fibers, painting, photography, film, and more are closely linked to this tradition. Students explore a wide variety of technical and conceptual approaches to these mediums, developing personal vocabularies and content through the completion of limited editions, broadsides, portfolio exchanges, serial projects, and installations.

Career Opportunities

A major in studio art with a printmaking specialization prepares graduates for careers as:

• Studio artist
• Art director
• Advertising artist/illustrator
• Museum administrator/curator
• Screen printer

Recent Employers

Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:

• Brookings Arts Council
• Highpoint Center for Printmaking
• Graduate school
• Self-employed

Internship Opportunities

The program has provided internship opportunities at:

• Good Roots Farm and Gardens LLC
• Daktronics
• Rehfeld's Art and Framing
• South Dakota Art Museum
• Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center

Is it for You?

This program will be a good fit if you:

• Have strong skills in art or design
• Work well with technology
• Are committed to developing your talent
• Have a creative, expressive, and curious personality
• Like to draw

Suggested Certificates, Dual Majors, and Minors

• Art History Certificate (Undergraduate)
• New Product and Venture Development Certificate (Undergraduate)
• Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
• Graphic Design Certificate (Undergraduate)
• Museum Studies Minor
• Entrepreneurial Studies Minor
• History of Art and Design Minor

Related Programs

You may also be interested in:

• Graphic Design (BFA)
• Studio Art (BFA) – Painting Specialization
• Advertising (B.A./B.S.)