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Studio Art, BFA - Area 4: Printmaking
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Printmaking
Why Choose UCM for a Studio Art: Printmaking Bachelor鈥檚 Degree?
If you are seeking an affordable, high-quality arts education that provides the experience, mentorship and resources needed for a hands-on career in art and design, the Studio Art BFA in Printmaking at the 欧美视频 is built for you. This comprehensive degree blends foundational fine arts with traditional craftsmanship and modern digital techniques. You will learn classical methods like 15th-century copper plate etching while mastering today's technology, using Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate for design work. Designed for aspiring artists, entrepreneurs and designers, UCM offers small class sizes, one-on-one faculty mentorship and a collaborative environment centered on student needs.
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UCM's Studio Art BFA: Printmaking Area at a Glance
Degree Type: Bachelor of Fine Arts | Credit Hours: 120 Hours
Degree Can be Taken: Warrensburg
- NASAD-Accredited Quality & Value
- Master 15th-Century Craftsmanship & Modern Tech
- Professional Equipment & Hands-On Portfolio Work
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What Will You Learn in UCM's Studio Art BFA: Printmaking Area?
The Printmaking BFA curriculum begins with a solid foundation in fine arts, critical thinking, visual communication, composition, art history and the diverse cultural contributions of traditional print media. As you master core competencies, you will explore advanced applications and build a cohesive, unique visual language.
You will gain hands-on experience in:
- Traditional Print Media: Lithography, relief printing, screenprinting (serigraphy), intaglio and letterpress.
- Modern Digital Integration: Illustrating and designing imagery using industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate.
- Advanced Project Work: Creating letterpress-printed promotional materials with custom plates, screen-printed comics and zines and sculptural, boundary-breaking prints used for large installation work.
- Professional Exhibition Skills: Learning to set up, price, present, promote, curate and submit your artwork for local and regional art fairs, print shows and juried exhibitions.
Unique Learning Opportunities in UCM's Studio Art BFA: Printmaking Area
- Go to Art Camp: Earn college credit through a week-long intensive summer art experience at UCM designed to build community and spark creativity.
- Gain Professional Exhibit Experience: Exhibit and communicate about your work with confidence. Participate in regional print shows and the annual student exhibition for opportunities to earn recognition and cash prizes.
- Direct Mentorship: Receive technical and creative coaching from dedicated faculty mentors in a collaborative setting with small class sizes.
Fast Facts 欧美视频 UCM's Studio Art BFA in Printmaking
- Accreditation: The UCM Art and Design program, including the Printmaking major, has been NASAD-accredited since 1986 - longer than any other public four-year program in Missouri.
- Legacy: Providing affordable arts education since 1871.
- Versatile Skillset: Combines aspects of Studio Art, Illustration and Graphic Design into commercial applications.
- Career Preparation: Prepares students for immediate entry into the workforce, entrepreneurial ventures or graduate school.
Financial Aid and Scholarships for UCM's Studio Art BFA: Printmaking Area Students
As a UCM student, you鈥檒l have a financial aid advisor as part of your six-person student
support team to help you find the best way to finance your college education.
Specific financial aid and award opportunities for Printmaking majors include:
- Portfolio-based scholarships for incoming students
- Endowed scholarships for current students
- Cash prizes awarded at the annual juried Citation Student Show
Explore these opportunities and match with funding options by visiting the and speaking with your financial aid advisor.
The next steps to your Studio Art BFA degree:
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Career Opportunities and Outcomes for UCM's Studio Art BFA: Printmaking Area Graduates
Printmaking is both a creative discipline and a commercial vocation. Printmaking art skills are in high demand across multiple industries, including fashion, event management, retail and commercial design. As a graduate, you will hold marketable skills that bridge fine art and commercial graphic design.
Potential career paths include:
- Commercial Studio Press Operator
- Entrepreneur or Print Shop Business Owner
- Freelance Graphic Artist
- Educator in Fine Arts and Printmaking
- Craft and Fine Artist
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The UCM Career and Life Design Center
The UCM Career and Life Design Center is here for undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni from all majors, identities and interests. We are a hub for career exploration and career readiness. We offer resources and support for:
- exploring career options
- life design (explore and build career and life journeys, designing next steps)
- job and internship searching
- document reviews (resumes, cover letters, personal statements, etc.)
- interviews (coaching and mock interviewing)
- Professional Clothing Studio
- preparation for graduate school (application materials, exploring programs)
- and more!
Take your degree further.
Once you鈥檝e earned your Studio Art bachelor鈥檚 in Printmaking from UCM, consider expanding your career opportunities even further with a graduate degree:
Make yourself more marketable.
Enrich your printmaking studies with a minor or certificate in a related field:
Explore programs related to printmaking.
Our Studio Art program prepares you for an excellent career, but it may not be right for everyone. You may want to consider these UCM undergraduate programs instead:
Frequently Asked Questions
You will learn traditional printmaking media such as lithography, relief printing, screenprinting, intaglio and letterpress. The program integrates these classical techniques with modern digital tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate, covering art history, visual composition and professional exhibition skills.
This degree prepares you for immediate careers as a commercial studio press operator, freelance graphic artist, print shop owner, entrepreneur or arts educator. Skills in printmaking are widely applied across fashion, retail, event management and commercial design industries.
