PRINTMAKING
Overview
We encourage students in the printmaking program to develop a solid technical foundation and still remain open to experimentation and aesthetic self discovery. We emphasize the use of safer printmaking processes and materials.
JMU printmaking students have gone on to attend graduate programs at the following schools:
Indiana University, Bloomington
School of the Arts Institute, Chicago
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn
San Francisco Art Institute
California College of the Arts
University of Washington, St. Louis
University of Washington, Seattle
West Virginia University, Morgantown
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Visual Studies Workshop
Ohio State University, Columbus
Rhode Island School of Design
Ohio University, Athens
Alumnus Josh Powell (B.F.A., concentration in printmaking) recently published his book The Pacific Crest Trail: A Visual Compendium that shares his hiking experiences through infographics, illustration and text.
Facilities and Equipment
The Printmaking studios at JMU are located in four rooms on the second floor of Duke Hall.
(2) Takach Lithography Presses, 26”x48”
(2) Takach Etching Presses, 34”x60”
(1) 19th century Ostrander-Seymour Proofing Press, 20”x26”
(2) Nuarc Single Point Vacuum Exposure Units, 31”x40"
(1) NuArc Flip Top Platemaker, 34”x46”
(6) 27” iMac Computers
(1) HP Laserjet M725dn Color Printer
(2) HP LaserJet Monochromatic Printers
(2) Epson Expression Graphic Arts Scanners
(90) Lithography Stones, maximum 24”x36”
(2) Hydraulic Studio Scissor Lifts
(2) Millington Machine Company Light Tables, 40"x60”
(2) Gran Adell Drying Racks, 32”x48"
(1) Hydrobooth Washout Booth with pressure washer
(2) Professional Grade Hot Plate, 24"x36”
(1) Metal Shears, 36”
(1) Dahle 30" Large Format Guillotine Cutter
(1) Custom Graining Sink
(160) Flat File Drawers
Hardware and Software Requirements
SADAH's programs require all students to have a laptop computer equipped with and capable of running any necessary software. SADAH considers a laptop an essential tool for total participation in classes and content. Read more about SADAH's hardware and software requirements.
Suggested Specifications
Operating System (OS)
MacOS
Storage (GB)
512GB
Screen Size (IN)
13”
Random Access Memory (RAM)
32GB
Graphics Memory (VRAM)
6GB
Processor (CPU)
M3 pro or Intel 13th Gen i7 / i9
Required Specifications
Operating System (OS)
MacOS or Windows 11
Storage (GB)
512GB
Screen Size (IN)
13”
Random Access Memory (RAM)
16GB
Graphics Memory (VRAM)
4GB
Processor (CPU)
M3 pro or Intel 13th Gen i5
Required Software
Microsoft 365*
Zoom*
*Provided by JMU
Jack McCaslin
Printmaking Coordinator, Professor of Art
