Printmaking
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We are committed to research that explores both the historical methods & conceptual considerations about the medium of Printmaking, with a special emphasis on leading the conversation into the future.
Who We Are
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Printmaking offers a bridge between various new contemporary media, but also holds ties to discipline-specific technologies inherent to the history of industry. The MFA program in printmaking at Colorado State University is a 60-credit program that encourages students to earnestly explore their own artistic path in-depth, but also constantly question and critically examine their decisions throughout that process. While holding dear to the rich historical traditions of the medium, the dialogue surrounding what a print is will often be augmented by the investigation of what a print can be in the contemporary context.
We aim to facilitate the growth of each new cohort through engaging dialog that is inclusive, rigorous, & insightful.
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Our program typically admits one applicants each year and typically keeps a cohort of 2 to 3 students in total. This allows for more focused studio time and feedback from advisors, while also allowing for stand-alone teaching opportunities and technical assistantships. We aim to facilitate the growth of each new cohort through engaging dialog that is inclusive, rigorous, and insightful. We encourage a diversity of applicants from various backgrounds.
Our Facilities
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Graduate students are given large semi-private studio space across the hall from the main communal studio during their three years in the program & will have the opportunity to receive both technical & teaching assistantships throughout their time at CSU. The graduate studio area has its own lithographic press donated by the estate of Barbara Tisserat, as well as an intaglio press & flat file storage for all graduate students. Graduate students have 24-hour key access to the main printmaking studio.
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Students have access to hundreds of historical print examples in the Printmaking area archives, in addition to the collections housed at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art
Our Faculty
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Johnny Plastini
- Associate Professor of Printmaking
- Graduate Advisor of Printmaking
Interested in our MFA program?
Prospective students are encouraged to contact the Graduate Advisor for the concentration of their interest for more information or to schedule a tour about our MFA Program.