Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking and Drawing

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking and Drawing program at UNC Greensboro merges traditional drawing methods with contemporary thinking about process, materials, and the development of personal vision. The degree prepares students for a variety of careers including printmaker, graphic designer, illustrator, textile surface designer, gallerist, and educator.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking and Drawing Program Distinctions

The BFA in Printmaking and Drawing curriculum at UNCG bridges classic, handmade techniques in drawing with expansive contemporary practices, seamlessly integrating mediums such as lithography, screen printing, relief, and intaglio with digital media. The program focuses on interdisciplinary practice, encouraging students to collaborate with other disciplines in the UNCG School of Art.

Students benefit from direct access to the Weatherspoon Art Museum, which features a prominent collection of contemporary works on paper, allowing students to study cutting-edge pieces up close

Studio resources include:

• 2 etching presses
• 1 Chandler & Price letter press
• 2 lithography presses
• Screen printing facilities
• Digital imaging and output
• Additional equipment available through the Jackson Library including letterpress and Risograph

The Printmaking and Drawing Student Experience

Students in Printmaking & Drawing gain exposure and experience through working on The Coraddi Magazine, UNCG’s Undergraduate Art & Literature Magazine established in 1897.

The Student Art Guild is of particular interest to students majoring in Printmaking & Drawing both for its community-building, and its public facing activities including art sales, exhibitions, and events.

Exhibitions at the Gatewood Gallery and visiting artists specific to the area of Printmaking & Drawing bring students into conversation with an array of professionals.

After Graduating with your BFA in Printmaking and Drawing

BFA Printmaking and Drawing alumni are active professional artists, educators, and community members.

• Anthony Patterson
• Logan Hamilton
• Sarah Laponte
• Topher Alexander
• Sam Peck