DESGD 248R

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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

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.