Ontario College of Art & Design

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PRNT 3B21
Text and Image
0.50 Credit(s)
Studio/Seminar
Prerequisite: PRNT 2B25 Contemporary Issues: Art Today (PRNT) AND minimum 0.5 credit in 200-level Printmaking Studio course AND 2.0 credits Liberal Studies.
This course examines the use of text within the visual vocabulary of the printmaking tradition with reference to forms as wide-ranging as the political poster and the American Pop Art movement. It considers the ramifications of utilizing a variety of images and concepts in printmaking processes. Students are encouraged to develop research skills through written assignments and the analysis of assigned texts. Studio projects draw on students' previous printmaking practices and a variety of printmaking processes.
Notes: Required for Printmaking Majors. Priority in registration is given to Printmaking Majors.
Course was last updated May 27, 2008 - 10:53 AM