Program Overview

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Introduction to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking, offered by the Department of Art at Temple University, is one of the nation's top programs in the discipline. It provides students with access to exceptional faculty, world-class facilities, and strong regional and national professional networks.

Overview of the Program

The program bridges tradition and innovation, teaching students the full range of printmaking techniques from the simplest to the most technically advanced. Students learn how to think critically and solve problems, working with professors and side-by-side with graduate students. The program takes advantage of Temple University's location in Philadelphia, a vibrant art center with a strong printmaking tradition, to find internships, explore museums and galleries, launch creative practices, start businesses, and earn placements in competitive graduate programs.

Campus Location and Program Code

• Campus Location: Main
• Program Code: TA-PRNT-BFA

Concentration

Students may complete an optional Concentration in Art Education.

Admissions

Admission to Tyler's Studio Art (Bachelor of Fine Arts) programs is based on a review of academic credentials and portfolio review.

Study Abroad

Students who plan to study abroad should arrange to meet with their academic advisor and the Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses office as early as possible to explore options and plan the sequence of courses.

Accreditation

Temple University is a non-profit accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), which establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for art and design and art/design-related disciplines.

Summary of Requirements

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Printmaking may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty and upon the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 126 semester hours of credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. All Printmaking majors must complete the BFA curriculum and General Education requirements.

Major Requirements for BFA in Printmaking

• Students must earn a C- or better in either ART2701 or ART2702 and one of the introductory printmaking courses (ART2704, ART2705/ART2706, ART2707) to enter the Printmaking major.
• The required Junior/Senior studio courses and ART3796 Art Career Workshop (capstone) must be completed with a C- or better to fulfill major requirements.

Course List

Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours
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Sophomore Prerequisites|
Select one Survey of Printmaking course from the following:| 3
ART2701| Survey of Lithography and Serigraphy|
ART2702| Survey of Etching and Relief|
Select one introductory Printmaking course from the following:| 3
ART2704| Serigraphy 1|
ART2705| Etching 2|
orART2706| Intaglio Printmaking
ART2707| Lithography 3|
Junior and Senior Requirements|
Select two of the following (not taken as sophomore prerequisite):| 6
ART2704| Serigraphy 1|
ART2705| Etching 2|
orART2706| Intaglio Printmaking
ART2707| Lithography 3|
Select two Advanced Printmaking courses from the following:| 6
ART3704| Advanced Serigraphy (fall only)|
ART3705| Advanced Etching (fall only)|
ART3706| Advanced Lithography (spring only)|
Select three Specialized Printmaking courses from the following:| 9
ART3701| Printmaking Workshop (Intermedia, fall only)|
ART3702| Relief and Monoprint Workshop (spring only)|
ART3703| Color Print Workshop (Intermedia, spring only)|
ART4602| Senior Projects Workshop/Seminar (spring only)|
ART3796| Art Career Workshop (WI, Capstone)| 3

Suggested Academic Plan

The suggested academic plan for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking is outlined over four years, including foundation courses, sophomore studios, major studio requirements, studio electives, art history courses, and general education courses.

Art Education Concentration

The Bachelor of Fine Arts with an optional Concentration in Art Education is one of two pathways at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture to earning art teaching certification in Pennsylvania and becoming a teaching artist.

Accreditation and Licensure/Certification

Temple University is a non-profit accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Teacher certification is the process used in the US to ensure that prospective K-12 teachers are qualified and prepared to teach at the levels and in the subjects that they intend to teach.

Admission to the Art Education Concentration

Admission to Tyler's Bachelor of Fine Arts programs is based on a review of academic credentials and portfolio review.

Summary of Requirements for BFA with Art Education Concentration

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with the Art Education Concentration may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty and upon the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 155 semester hours of credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

University Requirements

All Temple students are required to complete the General Education (GenEd) curriculum.

BFA with Art Education Concentration Requirements

• ARTE2001, ARTE3096, ARTE4003, ARTE4088, and ARTE1001 must be completed with a C or better to fulfill concentration requirements.
• Students must earn a minimum grade of C- in required College of Education coursework and additional mathematics requirement to fulfill concentration requirements.

Course List for BFA with Art Education Concentration

Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours
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Studio Courses| 74
Foundation Program (20 credits)|
2000 level Sophomore studios including major prerequisites (18 credits)|
Major studio requirements (24-27 credits, varies depending on major)|
Studio electives (9-12 credits, varies depending on major)|
Art History Courses| 12-13
ARTH1155| Arts of the World I: Prehistoric to 1300|
orARTH1955| Honors Arts of the World I: Prehistoric to 1300
ARTH1156| Arts of the World II: 1300 to the 21st Century|
orARTH1956| Honors Arts of the World II: 1300 to the 21st Century
2000+ ARTH elective|
2000+ ARTH elective|
General Education Courses 1| 29
Education Requirements| 19-18
EDUC2103| Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States|
EDUC2109| Adolescent Development for Educators|
SPED2231| Introduction to Special Education|
SPED3211| Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities|
TESL3631| Principles and Practice for Teaching English Learners|
Mathematics course (1000 level) for PA Certification|
Art Education Courses| 21
ARTE1001| Professional Practices in Art Education and Art Therapy|
ARTE2001| Science and Art of Teaching|
ARTE3096| Art in Elementary and Secondary School|
ARTE4003| Inclusive Art Education K-12 Students in the Art Room|
ARTE4088| Student Teaching|
Total Credit Hours| 155

Suggested Academic Plan for BFA with Art Education Concentration

The suggested academic plan for the BFA with Art Education Concentration is outlined over five years, including foundation courses, sophomore studios, major studio requirements, studio electives, art history courses, general education courses, education requirements, and art education courses.