Printmaking

Program Head: Kimiko Miyoshi

The Printmaking Program at CSULB is home to one of the most comprehensive university facilities in Southern California. Our facilities boast two expansive studios, one dedicated to etching and relief printing, and the other to lithography and screen printing. Additionally, we have an in-house digital lab to complement traditional methods. Our facilities are fully equipped and offer individual courses as well as survey courses in a variety of printmaking techniques, including etching, lithography, relief printing, screen printing, monotype, photo, and digital processes. Whether pursuing a BA, Minor, BFA, or MFA degree, students have the opportunity to engage intensively with all print mediums through our curriculum covering the intricacies of each medium, aiming to elevate more than technical proficiency.

The program provides an ideal space for our diverse student population to develop as proficient, independent, and inquisitive artists. Beyond the emphasis on technique, our program strives to foster a deeper understanding of the interplay between ideas, imagery, and subject matter concerning the creative potential of printmaking. Studio instruction is enriched through class trips to the Special Collection in the Library, The Kleefield, and student galleries, readings, videos, guest artist lectures, and group critiques which foster and elevate students' sensitivity to the nuanced connections within the practice of printmaking.

The significance of community is at the foundation of the printmaking program at CSULB. The curriculum is crafted not just to foster individual development but also to promote collaborative learning, urging students to actively pursue and exchange knowledge through meaningful dialogue. Building upon this communal framework, the program empowers students to create ties within the expansive printmaking community of Southern California and beyond. Graduates of the program often go on to become practicing artists, securing positions in colleges, universities, print shops, and community organizations, thus contributing to the vibrant and interconnected network of printmakers nationally.