The Printmaking Minor offers students the opportunity to further explore their practice in methods of printmaking and to study its impact in history, culture and contemporary art. A balance of traditional and contemporary studio techniques will be covered to engage students' critical thinking and creative processes. This minor also examines artists and communities working with the multiple in areas of book arts, installation, and communication while exploring the root of printmaking as related to current print and digital methods through research and individual projects.
Eligibility
The Printmaking minor is open to students majoring in Communication Arts, Digital Media, Environmental Design (Architecture/Landscape/Interiors emphasis only), Fine Arts, Product Design and Toy Design. Because of their major curricular requirements, Environmental Design (Interiors + Furniture emphasis only) and Fashion Design will only be approved to enroll on a case-by-case basis. Students must be on track in their major and in good academic standing, with no more than 6 credits behind and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Required Courses
| PRNT263 | Printmaking Survey | 3.0 |
| PRNT273 | Printmaking: Integrated Media | 3.0 |
| PRNT373 | Print Media Workshop | 3.0 |
| PRNT356 | Experimental Printmaking | 2.0 |
| Printmaking Electives* | 4.0 | |
| Total Credits | 15.0 |
*Electives can be courses in Printmaking, Bookmaking, Letterpress, Illustration, Drawing or Painting offered by either the Communication Arts or Fine Arts Departments.
Course Descriptions are listed in the Communication Arts and Fine Arts sections of the Course Catalog.
Download one of the following PDFs to see how the Printmaking minor fits into your chosen major:
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2018-19 (class of 2022):
Printmaking Minor Academic Plan 18-19
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2019-20 (class of 2023):
Printmaking Minor Academic Plan 19-20
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2020-21 (class of 2024):
Printmaking Minor Academic Plan 20-21
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2021-22 (class of 2025):
Printmaking Minor Academic Plan 21-22
Learn more about Interdisciplinary Studies, eligibility requirements, and the application process.