Printmaking Option - Studio Arts BFA

Program Overview

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Printmaking Option - Studio Arts BFA

Overview

RIT's BFA in printmaking curriculum addresses a variety of media, tools, and both traditional and technological techniques related to printmaking concepts, as well as theory. The curriculum is organized to offer a flexible experience, supporting printmaking problem-solving and skill-building.

Why Study Printmaking at RIT

• Gain Real-World Experience: Cooperative education and internship means hands-on, full-time paid work experience.
• College Preparation Workshops: High school juniors and seniors can participate in the two-week School of Art's annual Pre-College Portfolio Preparation Workshop.
• Exhibit your Work: During senior year, your final body of work will be featured in a gallery.

Careers and Experiential Learning

Industries

• Performing and Fine Arts
• Higher Education

Cooperative Education and Internships

Co-ops and internships take your knowledge and turn it into know-how. Your art and design co-ops will provide hands-on experience that enables you to apply your artistic capabilities in dynamic professional settings while you make valuable connections between classwork and real-world applications.

Students in the printmaking option are encouraged to complete a cooperative education or internship experience.

Creative Industry Days

Connect with Design Industry Leaders

RIT’s Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education hosts Creative Industry Days, which connects students majoring in art, design, film and animation, photography, and select computing majors with companies, organizations, creative agencies, design firms, and more.

Featured Work and Profiles

• Silkscreen print selected for juried exhibition
• Student Merges Art and Engineering to Revolutionize Glucose Monitoring
• Artists Print! Workshop
• Pre-College Portfolio Prep Workshop
• School of Art Reel
• Exploring Buffalo's Arts Scene

Admissions and Financial Aid

This option is part of the Studio Arts BFA. Please visit the degree program page for admission requirements.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

100% of all incoming first-year and transfer students receive aid.

RIT’s personalized and comprehensive financial aid program includes scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment programs.

Faculty

• Eileen Bushnell
• Professor

Facilities

• RIT City Art Space
• Printmaking Studio
• Bevier Gallery

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Contact

Program Contact

• Eileen Bushnell
• Professor
• School of Art
• College of Art and Design

Offered within the School of Art.

Program Outline

Printmaking focuses on concepts and techniques. Organized to offer a flexible experience, this option targets the development of problem solving and skill building within the context of printmaking. The curriculum addresses a wide variety of media, tools, and both traditional and technological techniques, as well as theoretical concepts to facilitate skill development and experimentation processes. This option is part of the studio arts BFA program.