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Program Overview
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
Tyler Printmaking majors join a welcoming community of artists and educators. 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 combines the resources of a large, public research university with the intimacy of an art school.
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.
Accreditation
Temple University is a non-profit accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
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.
Major Requirements for BFA in Printmaking
- Students must earn a C- or better in either ART 2701 or ART 2702 and one of the introductory printmaking courses to enter the Printmaking major.
- The required Junior/Senior studio courses and ART 3796 Art Career Workshop (capstone) must be completed with a C- or better to fulfill major requirements.
Course List
| Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Sophomore Prerequisites | ||
| ART 2701 | Survey of Lithography and Serigraphy | 3 |
| ART 2702 | Survey of Etching and Relief | 3 |
| ART 2704 | Serigraphy 1 | 3 |
| ART 2705 | Etching 2 | 3 |
| ART 2706 | Intaglio Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 2707 | Lithography 3 | 3 |
| Junior and Senior Requirements | ||
| ART 3704 | Advanced Serigraphy (fall only) | 3 |
| ART 3705 | Advanced Etching (fall only) | 3 |
| ART 3706 | Advanced Lithography (spring only) | 3 |
| ART 3701 | Printmaking Workshop (Intermedia, fall only) | 3 |
| ART 3702 | Relief and Monoprint Workshop (spring only) | 3 |
| ART 3703 | Color Print Workshop (Intermedia, spring only) | 3 |
| ART 4602 | Senior Projects Workshop/Seminar (spring only) | 3 |
| ART 3796 | 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 prerequisites, junior and senior requirements, and elective 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
Temple University is a non-profit accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Licensure/Certification
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.
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
- ARTE 2001, ARTE 3096, ARTE 4003, ARTE 4088, and ARTE 1001 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Courses | 74 | |
| Foundation Program | 20 | |
| 2000 level Sophomore studios | 18 | |
| Major studio requirements | 24-27 | |
| Studio electives | 9-12 | |
| Art History Courses | 12-13 | |
| ARTH 1155 | Arts of the World I: Prehistoric to 1300 | 3 |
| ARTH 1156 | Arts of the World II: 1300 to the 21st Century | 3 |
| 2000+ ARTH elective | 3 | |
| General Education Courses | 29 | |
| Education Requirements | 19-18 | |
| EDUC 2103 | Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States | 3 |
| EDUC 2109 | Adolescent Development for Educators | 3 |
| SPED 2231 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 3211 | Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| TESL 3631 | Principles and Practice for Teaching English Learners | 3 |
| Mathematics course | 3-4 | |
| Art Education Courses | 21 | |
| ARTE 1001 | Professional Practices in Art Education and Art Therapy | 1 |
| ARTE 2001 | Science and Art of Teaching | 4 |
| ARTE 3096 | Art in Elementary and Secondary School | 4 |
| ARTE 4003 | Inclusive Art Education K-12 Students in the Art Room | 3 |
| ARTE 4088 | Student Teaching | 9 |
Suggested Academic Plan for BFA with Art Education Concentration
The suggested academic plan for the Bachelor of Fine Arts with the Art Education Concentration is outlined over five years, including foundation courses, sophomore prerequisites, junior and senior requirements, and elective courses.