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Fine Arts · MS elective · 3 credit hours · 16 sessions

Digital Printmaking

This course redefines the “original print” for the digital age. It focuses on the creation of Fine Art Giclée prints, moving students away from simple “reproduction” toward generating art specifically for digital output. The curriculum covers high-resolution scanning, advanced color management, substrate selection (Rag, Canvas, Washi), and the integration of digital layers with traditional hand-finishing techniques.

§ 01 By the end you can
  1. Master the "Digital Darkroom": High-res scanning and retouching
  2. Understand Color Management: Monitor calibration, ICC Profiles, and Soft Proofing
  3. Operate Large Format Inkjet Printers (Epson/Canon): Maintenance and nozzle checks
  4. Experiment with substrates: Printing on non-traditional surfaces (Aluminum, Fabric)
  5. Create "Digital Monoprints": Variable data and hand-embellishing prints
§ 02 Sixteen sessions

The whole semester.

  1. 01The Evolution of the Print: Litho to Inkjet
  2. 02High-Resolution Scanning & Capture
  3. 03Digital Restoration & Retouching
  4. 04Color Theory for Print: RGB vs. CMYK vs. Lab
  5. 05Monitor Calibration & Viewing Conditions
  6. 06ICC Profiles: Custom vs. Generic
  7. 07Soft Proofing: Predicting the output
  8. 08 · MidtermMidterm Examination
  9. 09Substrate Science: Cotton Rag vs. Alpha Cellulose
  10. 10Printing on Canvas: Stretching & Varnishing
  11. 11Printing on Washi (Japanese Paper)
  12. 12Experimental Substrates: Metal & Acetate
  13. 13The Digital Monoprint: Iteration
  14. 14Hand-Finishing: Mixed Media over Print
  15. 15Editioning Ethics: Signed, Numbered, & APs
  16. 16Final Project: The Giclée Exhibition Suite

Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.

§ 03 Final project

Final Project: The Giclée Exhibition Suite

How it’s judged

Recommended reading
  1. The Digital Print: Preparing Images in Lightroom and Photoshop for Printing by Jeff Schewe
  2. Fine Art Printing for Photographers by Uwe Steinmueller
  3. Digital Art Studio: Techniques for Combining Inkjet Printing with Traditional Art Materials by Schminke
  4. Mastering Digital Printing by Harald Johnson
  5. Nash Editions: Photography and the Art of Digital Printing
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