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Arts Division
Certificate N0653

This certificate program is designed to prepare students to apply graphic imaging and fine art printing techniques in their preparation for careers in the field of visual communications. Students are given creative, design and printmaking skills necessary to develop successful artworks in the field of fine art, especially for areas of the exhibiting, publishing and collecting of artworks. This Printmaking Certificate offers students interested in building a career as practicing artists the knowledge to produce finished artwork for the fine art and book art markets. The courses in the certificate offer standard printmaking methods whose knowledge is required in applicable areas of the broad field of visual communication.

Required Courses

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  • Printmaking Certificate

    Arts Division
    Certificate N0653

    This certificate program is designed to prepare students to apply graphic imaging and fine art printing techniques in their preparation for careers in the field of visual communications. Students are given creative, design and printmaking skills necessary to develop successful artworks in the field of fine art, especially for areas of the exhibiting, publishing and collecting of artworks. This Printmaking Certificate offers students interested in building a career as practicing artists the knowledge to produce finished artwork for the fine art and book art markets. The courses in the certificate offer standard printmaking methods whose knowledge is required in applicable areas of the broad field of visual communication.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ARTD 43AIntroduction to Printmaking3
    ARTD 45APrintmaking: Introduction to Screenprinting3
    ARTD 46APrintmaking: Introduction to Monotype3
    ARTD 47APrintmaking: Photo and Alternative Processes3
    ARTD 48ALetterpress Book Arts3
    Required Electives 3
    ARTC 100
    Fundamentals of Graphic Design
    or ARTD 20
    Design: Two-Dimensional
    Total Units18
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Contact: Carolyn AlexanderTitle: Department ChairContact: calexander@mtsac.edu

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