DESGD 248R
Letterpress Studio
Design
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Letterpress Studio introduces the history, type, and terminology of letterpress and gives student experience with the equipment, materials, and mechanics of printing.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
6
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Design majors only.
Note
Fee.
Title
Printing Processes
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to carry out fundamental processes used in letterpress printing while producing printed projects in the studio.
Title
Press Production and Operation
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to learn the fundamentals of operating flatbed proofing presses, clamshell presses, and creating photopolymer plates.
Title
Handset Type
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to proficiently implement the historical art of setting and using cold metal type in letterpress work.
