The Ohio University Printmaking Area has successfully assisted graduate students in obtaining art residencies and work as professional printers in such well-known studios as Cone Editions, Echo Press, Landfall Press, Nexus Press, Tyler Graphics, ULAE, Vermilion Press, and Women’s Studio Workshop. Alumni occupy teaching positions in universities and colleges, private art high schools; develop their own production presses and art cooperatives; and have received Fulbright Scholar Awards and other funding to travel and work internationally.
Printmaking
Master of Fine Arts
Printmaking Master's Degree
Nationally recognized for its professional excellence, the Printmaking program is a part of the interdisciplinary School of Art + Design wherein students both specialize in a focus area and work with faculty, students and in studios across disciplines. We are devoted to developing diverse and exceptional artist printmakers. The printmaking program's mission is to create an environment promoting critical dialogues that investigate contemporary art issues as well as the process of creating art. The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) program develops students who are competitive in educational and professional printmaking fields.
The Printmaking program is committed to encouraging self-exploration as artists and experimentation within a broad range of print media that includes lithography, screenprinting, relief, intaglio, monotype, digital print, post-digital technologies, letterpress and papermaking. Using print language and techniques, students often also investigate mixed media, socially engaged practice, installation, performance, mass reproduction and other strategies in the creation of art. The Printmaking faculty have a strong commitment to providing one-on-one instruction to their graduate students, creating collegial and mentoring relationships.
Careers with a Printmaking Master's Degree
Tuition & Financial Aid
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Art + Design Aid
All prospective graduate students who apply to the School of Art + Design Graduate Programs by the February 1 deadline are eligible for Stipend and Tuition Waiver funding. Consideration for these awards from the School of Art + Design is based on the quality of your application materials and portfolio of artwork (M.F.A.) or writing sample (M.A.). Additional opportunities may be available through your program.
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Tuition & Fees
Tuition and fees are assessed based on the number of credit hours of enrollment, Ohio residency and program.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial aid for graduate study (regardless of discipline) is available in the form of student loans. To begin the loan application process, you need to complete and submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
To learn more about loans, scholarships and grants, visit Ohio University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.
Printmaking M.F.A. Courses & Curriculum
View Courses & Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog
This program is an intensive three-year experience. The first and second years are primarily devoted to studio, seminar, art history, and elective coursework. During the third year, there is a pure dedication to studio time in preparation for the Thesis Exhibition. As part of this three-year studio experience, the student will have individual and group meetings with faculty, interaction with peers in and outside of the Printmaking Area, and will participate in graduate critiques. A normal full-time academic load is 15 credit-hours per semester and progress toward the degree is guided by the student’s graduate review committee members to the successful completion of 90 credit hours over the course of six semesters (three years).
The Kennedy Museum of Art's extensive collection of modern prints is an important learning tool for Ohio University's printmakers to study about print technique and major movements in art.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the M.F.A. program requires a Bachelor of Art (B.A.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) or equivalent degree. Transfer credit is typically not accepted.
How to Apply
For full consideration, you must submit your complete application, including outlined application materials, by February 1. Required application materials include:
Application Fee: $50 for US Citizens, $55 for International (credit card or electronic check only)
- Official set of transcripts: These may have to be sent by us postal mail, or depending on your prior institution, may have an electronic record that can be submitted with your online application. Please review the definition and requirements for official transcripts.
- Statement of Intent: This is typically 1-2 pages. Why are you applying for graduate school? Why Ohio University? What are your future goals? Is there any information about your past experience/skills that is not reflected on your resume?
- Artist Statement: This is typically one page. Tell us about your current research interests, influences, and artwork.
- Resume/CV
- Portfolio: Documentation of original artwork
- Submit 20 images or other documentation (video, audio, etc) of recent, original artwork.
- Along with each artwork, include artwork information and descriptive text where appropriate
- Detail slides are acceptable where necessary.
- Three Letters of Recommendation: Submit the contact information for three references. Our system will automatically send recommenders a request via email for their submission. Their responses should be submitted by the February 1st deadline.
- English Proficiency Requirement: Please review information about Ohio University's minimum English Language Proficiency requirements for graduate study.
Note: Except for the official transcripts, NO materials should be sent through standard mail. Portfolios on CD or DVD will not be considered.
Printmaking Facilities
Seigfred Hall dedicates the entire second floor to the arts of printmaking and photography. The print area is comprised of individual studios for each of the major traditional print media. Also available are the equipment for photographic applications in all print media, and a state-of-the-art computer facility specifically tailored to the needs of contemporary print artists. Each year the printmaking majors and faculty work in concert with a visiting artist to produce new prints to add to the Trisolini Print Collection.
Visiting Artists & Scholars
From professional actors to international musicians to award-winning filmmakers, our visiting artists and scholars offer collaborative, hands-on experiences for our students. The Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts supports a curated selection of artists and scholars who bring their professional expertise, research, and practice to expand classroom experiences and student engagement.
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Connect With Us
All faculty in the Printmaking area are working artists who exhibit actively and serve as visiting artists and lecturers at colleges and galleries across the country. Ohio University and the Printmaking Department are committed to the creation of a diverse community of artist scholars. If you’d like more information about the Printmaking program, please reach out to Area Chair, Professor Melissa Haviland, at haviland@ohio.edu.
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