ART 2625 - Introduction to Printmaking: Intaglio and Relief
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43311,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Joseph D'Uva
Email: jduva@ysu.edu
Course Description
2625. Introduction to Printmaking: Intaglio and Relief. An introduction to basic intaglio and relief printmaking processes, including etching, collagraph, lino-cut, woodcut, and multiple-block printing. Emphasis on technical, formal, and conceptual issues related to each technique. Prereq.: C or better in ART 1503 or permission of instructor. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | The Printmaking Bible, Revised Edition: The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques | d'Arcy Hughes, Vernon-Morris | ISBN: 978-1797221601 |
| Optional | Printmaking: A Complete Guide to Materials & Process | Fick, Grabowski | ISBN: 978-1529447149 |
There are a variety of relevant printmaking texts in our university's library (or through Ohio LINK) and available through your preferred book vendor; many focused on specific printmaking media, techniques, and artists who have utilized printmaking in their artwork...so go and check them out!
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | No Readings | Introduction of course / Syllabus Overview / Studio Induction | Be prepared to take notes |
| Wed | 8/26 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Lecture / Demo: Assign-1 • 1-run lino-cut / Image Transfer, Carving & Cutting / Example Prints | Be prepared to take notes |
| Mon | 8/31 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Demo: Registering Paper & Printing Techniques Review Sketches |
Sketches Supplies stipulated in the previous class for Assignment 1 |
| Wed | 9/2 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Completed Carving / Proofing |
| Mon | 9/7 | Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS | Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS | Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS |
| Wed | 9/9 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Proofing & Editioning |
| Mon | 9/14 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Editioning |
| Wed | 9/16 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Editioning |
| Mon | 9/21 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Lecture / Demo: Assign-2 • 3-plus run lino-cut / Image Transfer & Block Registration / Example Prints | Assignment 1 Due @ beginning of class. Edition of 5 + 1 Bon à tirer. All prints must be interleaved with newsprint cut to the size of your paper. All prints signed accordingly in No.2/HB pencil. Edition neatly placed in a portfolio clearly labeled with your name, course, and semester/year. Be prepared to take notes |
| Wed | 9/23 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Demo: Registering paper & Printing Techniques Review Sketches |
Sketches Supplies stipulated in the previous class for Assignment 2 Be prepared to take notes |
| Mon | 9/28 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Completed Carving / Proofing & Editioning |
| Wed | 9/30 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Proofing & Editioning |
| Mon | 10/5 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Editioning |
| Wed | 10/7 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Editioning |
| Mon | 10/12 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Editioning |
| Wed | 10/14 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Editioning |
| Mon | 10/19 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Critique Assignments 1 & 2 Lecture / Demo: Assign-3 • 1 run intaglio: Plate Preparation & Tools / Example Prints |
Assignment 2 Due @ beginning of class. Edition of 5 + 1 Bon à tirer. All prints must be interleaved with newsprint cut to the size of your paper. All prints signed accordingly in No.2/HB pencil. Edition neatly placed in a portfolio clearly labeled with your name, course, and semester/year. Be prepared to take notes |
| Wed | 10/21 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Demo: Plate Preparation, Tools, Etching Process Demo: Registering Paper & Printing Techniques |
Supplies stipulated in the previous class for Assignment 3 Be prepared to take notes |
| Mon | 10/26 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Rendered Intaglio Plate / Proofing |
| Wed | 10/28 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Proofing & Editioning |
| Mon | 11/2 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Editioning |
| Wed | 11/4 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Editioning |
| Mon | 11/9 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Lecture / Demo: Assign-4 • 1 run intaglio: Aquatint Techniques, Stenciling, Chine Collé, etc. | Editioning Be prepared to take notes |
| Wed | 11/11 | Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS | Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS | Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS |
| Mon | 11/16 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Demo: Image Transfer & Plate Registration / Example Prints Demo: Stenciling, Chine Collé, À La Poupée |
Assignment 3 Due @ beginning of class. Edition of 5 + 1 Bon à tirer. All prints must be interleaved with newsprint cut to the size of your paper. All prints signed accordingly in No.2/HB pencil. Edition neatly placed in a portfolio clearly labeled with your name, course, and semester/year. Supplies stipulated in the previous class for Assignment 4 Be prepared to take notes |
| Wed | 11/18 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Rendered Intaglio Plate / Proofing |
| Mon | 11/23 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Proofing & Editioning |
| Wed | 11/25 | NO CLASS – University offices open | NO CLASS – University offices open | NO CLASS – University offices open |
| Mon | 11/30 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Proofing & Editioning |
| Wed | 12/2 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Editioning |
| Mon | 12/7 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Printmaking Studio Work Session | Editioning |
| Wed | 12/9 | Required: Technical handouts Recommended: Printmaking Bible & Printmaking | Critique Assignments 3 & 4 | Assignment 4 Due @ beginning of class. Edition of 5 + 1 Bon à tirer. All prints must be interleaved with newsprint cut to the size of your paper. All prints signed accordingly in No.2/HB pencil. Edition neatly placed in a portfolio clearly labeled with your name, course, and semester/year. |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.