Printmaking

Printmaking as a fine art has a rich history. The 16th century German Albrecht Durer’s Woodcut Series on the Apocalypse,  the 17th century Dutch artist Rembrandts wonderful etchings, or the 18thth century Spanish artist Francisco Goya’s series of work on the disasters of war show how powerful and effective prints can be.

The print program at Chemeketa Community College offers skill development and experience from beginning processes to advanced techniques.  The credits earned in all CCC classes in printmaking are transferable to four-year universities in Oregon.

Like many colleges, Chemeketa has moved toward a safer, non-toxic approach to printmaking. Through the use of benign methods and materials, the hazards associated with many printing process have been greatly reduced or eliminated.

CCC offers classes in the following printmaking techniques:

Chemeketa has an excellent printmaking studio. The large open space houses two presses, one for etching and aquatint, and one for woodcuts, linocuts and monotypes.
Facilities for screen-printing include: washout room for cleaning screens,
Ultra Violet light table for developing light sensitive emulsion stencils, screen drying equipment and screen storage. Necessary tools and equipment are on hand and available. All students receive storage space for printing papers and personal equipment.

For examples of student work, see the Student Gallery

ART270 Printmaking: Screen Printing 1

3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours

Introduces the methods, materials, and techniques of silkscreen printing including the photostencil process. Includes designing and pulling prints.
Prerequisite: ART131 or ART115 or ART261 or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su

ART271 Printmaking: Photo Etching

3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours

Introduces the fundamental techniques used in making etchings as fine art prints. Includes contemporary photo processes, development of personal imagery, and technical understanding of the printing process.
Prerequisite: ART131 or AR115 or ART261 or consent of instructor. W, Sp

ART272 Printmaking: Woodcuts & Linocuts

3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours

Offers studio experience and instruction in techniques used in making woodcuts and linoleum block prints. Emphasizes studio practice, experimentation, and development of style as a means of personal expression.
Prerequisite: ART271 or ART115 or ART261 or consent of instructor. W, Sp

ART273 Printmaking: Monoprints

3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours

Offers studio experience and instruction in techniques used in making monoprints and monotypes as fine art prints. W, Sp

ART274 Printmaking: Screen Printing 2

3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours

Continues skill building in techniques of silkscreen printing introduced in ART270, including photographic processes.
Prerequisite: ART270. F, W, Sp, Su

ART275 Printmaking: Screen Printing 3

3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours

Offers studio practice in the expressive and technical principles of screen printing. Emphasizes skill development and use of composition, color, and various stencil processes to achieve an expressive visual form.
Prerequisite: ART274. F, W, Sp, Su