Art: Printmaking Concentration

Bachelor’s
7
Personalized Concentrations
Focus your studies on ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking or even photography or graphic design.
14
Average Class Size
Improve your skills. Collaborate with your peers. Receive personal guidance from experienced professors and guest artists. All thanks to NGU’s smaller class sizes.
2+
Major Productions
NGU’s theatre department plans two major productions each semester. Display your talents as you paint backdrops, build sets, or design costumes. Put your artistic abilities to good use for all to see!

Experience the World of Printmaking

From traditional methods to our modern digital age, explore the history, theory, and conceptual foundations of printmaking. Refine your technical skills in the craft itself and learn various techniques and styles such as intaglio, photogravure, lithography, monotype, book/papermaking, screenprints, woodcuts, and more.

Career paths include working as a freelance or commissioned artist, teaching others as an art teacher and musuem curator, or working as a print production manager or associate for a commercial printer. This specialization equips you with many valuable skills working with various forms of artistic expression, opening doors to many opportunities in the art world and related creative fields. Build your future through your Bachelor of Arts in Art with a concentration in printmaking at NGU.

Why Choose?

  • Degree Flexibility: With an art degree, the possibilities are endless. You can explore diverse and fulfilling careers that allow you to express your creativity and make a meaningful impact.
  • Learn from Talented Artists: Learn from professors with lifelong artistic passions and careers. Let your artistic talent guide you as you embark on a journey to pursue a career that aligns with your passions and goals.
  • Contribute to NGU’s Arts Publication: Get exposure and refine your talents through NGU’s literary and arts publication, “The Mountain Laurel.” Publish your work in an annual magazine and get helpful feedback from professional artists.
  • Create a Professional Portfolio: We’ll help you professionally showcase your talent and work to best highlight your achievements.
  • Access to Private Studios: You’re free to create with access to NGU’s state-of-the-art private studios.
  • Exhibitions: NGU’s College of Communication and Fine Arts hosts several exhibits each year. Enjoy the work of your peers and professors while showcasing your own creations for all to see. 

Program Overview

  • Why NGU?

    At North Greenville University, you will grow academically and spiritually to become the transformational leader God has uniquely called you to be. All courses are taught from a Christ-centered perspective, integrating faith and learning. Wherever you are, NGU is here to help you reach your academic and professional goals.

  • Purpose

    Build strong creative and technical skills in printmaking, exploring the various processes and techniques while gaining a deeper appreciation for the artistic process. Develop your personal style and refine your sense of aesthetics. Expand your career potential by creating a professional portfolio that showcases your body of work.

Sample Courses

Studio Art Year 1

Year 1 Sample Courses

  • Drawing
  • Design and Color
  • Digital Imagery
  • Composition and Rhetoric
  • Introduction to Information Technology
Studio Art Year 2

Year 2 Sample Courses

  • Art History
  • Lab Science
  • Foreign Language
Studio Art Year 3

Year 3 Sample Courses

  • Contemporary Art History
  • Social Science Elective
  • New Testament Survey
  • Introduction to Philosophy
  • Lab Science
Studio Art Year 4

Year 4 Sample Courses

  • Exhibition and Portfolio Procedures
  • Oral Communication
  • Concepts of Physical Education
  • Social Science

Get to Know Our Faculty!

Hayley De González, MFA
Department Chair, Art
Andrea Garland, MFA
Assistant Professor, Art
Zac Buser, MFA
Professor, Art

Have Questions about the Printmaking Concentration?

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Hayley De González, MFA

Department Chair, Art
864.663.0009 hayley.degonzalez@ngu.edu
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