Our MFA in Print Media

The Print Media Program supports the multidisciplinary exploration of a wide array of traditional and emerging printmaking techniques and methodologies.

From letterpress to 3D printing, students have the opportunity to experiment with different technology as they discover their creative voices.

Throughout their time in the program, students engage in both individual and collaborative work. We encourage experimentation, challenging students to push the limits of what a print can be and how print media can impact the world. This often involves engaging with the community, leading to deep ties and meaningful connections.

Focus on traditional printmaking techniques or combine printmaking with painting, video, installation, sculpture, performance, or any other artistic medium. Whether you aspire to create prints for the fine art or commercial spheres, our program will equip you with the skills and expertise needed to set yourself up for a successful printmaking career.

Gilkey Center For Printmaking

Experience one of the largest and best-equipped academic printmaking studios in the country. The Gilkey Center for Printmaking supports a wide array of printmaking techniques, from the oldest approaches to the newest. Students have the opportunity to explore these varied techniques as they develop a unique printmaking style.

Watershed Center for Fine Art Publishing and Research

The Watershed Center facilitates meaningful learning opportunities for students by inviting visiting artists, researchers, and professional printers to collaborate on projects and special editions. The Center also fosters community engagement by partnering with local organizations and nonprofits on printmaking projects. Through the Watershed Center students gain professional experience working with artists, galleries, and museums as well as working printmakers.

DUAL MA/MFA

Students in the dual degree program earn both an MFA in either Print Media or Visual Studies and an MA in Critical Studies in three years. By combining the academic skills of an MA with the rigorous creative practice of an MFA, students develop a well-rounded perspective on art and culture. Students learn to think critically about their work and the work of others and gain an understanding of the cultural, social, and historic context of contemporary art.