Program Overview

PRINTMAKING PROGRAM

Overview

The printmaking program encourages students to develop a solid technical foundation while remaining open to experimentation and aesthetic self-discovery. The program emphasizes the use of safer printmaking processes and materials.

Alumni Achievements

JMU printmaking students have gone on to attend graduate programs at the following schools:

• Indiana University, Bloomington
• School of the Arts Institute, Chicago
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Pratt Institute, Brooklyn
• San Francisco Art Institute
• California College of the Arts
• University of Washington, St. Louis
• University of Washington, Seattle
• West Virginia University, Morgantown
• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• University of Nebraska, Lincoln
• Visual Studies Workshop
• Ohio State University, Columbus
• Rhode Island School of Design
• Ohio University, Athens

Notable alumni include Josh Powell, who published his book "The Pacific Crest Trail: A Visual Compendium" that shares his hiking experiences through infographics, illustration, and text.

Facilities and Equipment

The Printmaking studios at JMU are located in four rooms on the second floor of Duke Hall. The facilities include:

• (2) Takach Lithography Presses, 26"x48"
• (2) Takach Etching Presses, 34"x60"
• (1) 19th century Ostrander-Seymour Proofing Press, 20"x26"
• (2) Nuarc Single Point Vacuum Exposure Units, 31"x40"
• (1) NuArc Flip Top Platemaker, 34"x46"
• (6) 27" iMac Computers
• (1) HP Laserjet M725dn Color Printer
• (2) HP LaserJet Monochromatic Printers
• (2) Epson Expression Graphic Arts Scanners
• (90) Lithography Stones, maximum 24"x36"
• (2) Hydraulic Studio Scissor Lifts
• (2) Millington Machine Company Light Tables, 40"x60"
• (2) Gran Adell Drying Racks, 32"x48"
• (1) Hydrobooth Washout Booth with pressure washer
• (2) Professional Grade Hot Plate, 24"x36"
• (1) Metal Shears, 36"
• (1) Dahle 30" Large Format Guillotine Cutter
• (1) Custom Graining Sink
• (160) Flat File Drawers

Hardware and Software Requirements

The program requires all students to have a laptop computer equipped with and capable of running necessary software. The suggested specifications include:

• Operating System (OS):
• Storage (GB):
• Screen Size (IN): 13"
• Random Access Memory (RAM):
• Graphics Memory (VRAM):
• Processor (CPU): M3 pro or Intel 13 Gen i7 / i9

The required specifications include:

• Operating System (OS): MacOS or Windows 11
• Storage (GB):
• Screen Size (IN): 13"
• Random Access Memory (RAM):
• Graphics Memory (VRAM):
• Processor (CPU): M3 pro or Intel 13 Gen i5

The required software includes:

• Microsoft 365
• Zoom