BFA in Fine Arts - Printmaking in New York United States | Pratt Institute

Printing, in its most primitive forms, has served as a method to record, share, and distribute both textual and visual content. Pratt's printmaking program investigates artistic expression using print as a fundamental creative medium. First-year students complete the Foundation program's core classes, mandatory art history, and liberal arts courses before starting their fine arts specialization in their sophomore fall. As they progress through required art history and general education classes, second-year students delve deeper into their selected focus—be it painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and integrated practices, or jewelry. Alongside studio work, all fine arts majors attend departmental seminars covering contemporary art's social, historical, and theoretical aspects. Students can utilize elective credits to explore additional subjects, pursue a minor, or gain internship experience. The final year centers on creating an independent body of work for the spring thesis exhibition. Professional practice courses guide students in portfolio development and career planning, including strategies for engaging with funders, galleries, residencies, and potential employers.

Learning outcomes include: Grasping fundamental design principles, media, and formats, Developing advanced drawing skills applicable to printmaking techniques, Acquiring technical proficiency to transform concepts into finished works, Mastering core printmaking methods like intaglio, relief, lithography, silkscreen, and digital processes, Understanding printmaking's historical context, Achieving expertise in at least one printmaking method while exploring technical innovation and personal artistic vision, Cultivating independent work habits to produce exhibition-ready original pieces.