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This program provides a cohesive offering of courses that focus upon students’ visual expression through their examination of formal issues, media exploration, relevant histories, contemporary critical discourse and diverse approaches to problem-solving. The program has a national reputation as a leader in the field of contemporary printmaking. WVU hosted the 24th Southern Graphics Council Conference, the largest gathering of printmaking professionals in North America, with an attendance of more than 700. Particular attention is given to developing personal imagery, while providing a solid foundation in the techniques of lithography and intaglio. Computer-mediated images, nonprinting, relief, silk-screen, and alternative printing processes are all integral to the curriculum. This program provides a cohesive offering of courses that focus upon the students’ visual expression through their examination of formal issues, media exploration, relevant histories, contemporary critical discourse, and diverse approaches to problem solving. Major Learning Goals The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) is a professional degree with an intensive focus on an area of the Arts supported by a program in general studies. The intent of the B.F.A. is to prepare for professional practice in the area of the degree. The ability to think, speak, and write clearly and effectively, and to communicate with precision, cogency and rhetorical force An informed acquaintance with the mathematical and experimental methods of the physical and biological sciences, and with the main forms of analysis of the historical and quantitative techniques needed for investigating the workings and developments of modern society. An ability to address culture and history from a variety of perspectives Understanding of, and experience in thinking about, moral and ethical problems. The ability to respect, understand and evaluate work in a variety of disciplines. The capacity to explain and defend views effectively and rationally. Career Profile Whatever the occupation may be (arts administrators, master printers for galleries or museums, educators or even non-art related professions), the printmaking program is dedicated to preparing students for life as practicing professional artists.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
This program provides a cohesive offering of courses that focus upon students’ visual expression through their examination of formal issues, media exploration, relevant histories, contemporary critical discourse and diverse approaches to problem-solving. The program has a national reputation as a leader in the field of contemporary printmaking. WVU hosted the 24th Southern Graphics Council Conference, the largest gathering of printmaking professionals in North America, with an attendance of more than 700. Particular attention is given to developing personal imagery, while providing a solid foundation in the techniques of lithography and intaglio. Computer-mediated images, nonprinting, relief, silk-screen, and alternative printing processes are all integral to the curriculum. This program provides a cohesive offering of courses that focus upon the students’ visual expression through their examination of formal issues, media exploration, relevant histories, contemporary critical discourse, and diverse approaches to problem solving. Major Learning Goals The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) is a professional degree with an intensive focus on an area of the Arts supported by a program in general studies. The intent of the B.F.A. is to prepare for professional practice in the area of the degree. The ability to think, speak, and write clearly and effectively, and to communicate with precision, cogency and rhetorical force An informed acquaintance with the mathematical and experimental methods of the physical and biological sciences, and with the main forms of analysis of the historical and quantitative techniques needed for investigating the workings and developments of modern society. An ability to address culture and history from a variety of perspectives Understanding of, and experience in thinking about, moral and ethical problems. The ability to respect, understand and evaluate work in a variety of disciplines. The capacity to explain and defend views effectively and rationally. Career Profile Whatever the occupation may be (arts administrators, master printers for galleries or museums, educators or even non-art related professions), the printmaking program is dedicated to preparing students for life as practicing professional artists.
Admission Requirements
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