Print Media
Printmakers transcribe images or text onto a surface such as a woodblock, a stone, a metal plate or a silk screen which is then used to generate multiple identical or variant images on paper or other materials. At Emily Carr University, print media focuses on concepts and processes that shape artistic exploration, and on the roles printed image and text play in society.
The printed image pervades our daily lives, crossing the boundaries between fine art, popular culture and mass media. It is the visual communication system of our society sharing information, propaganda, desire and dissent through pictures and text. The need to visually communicate, coupled with the innovation and use of applied technologies, has driven the evolution of print media. Since the 13th century, artists have used printmaking techniques to express creative vision. The result is a rich history of images and ideas that transcends cultures - embracing Japanese woodblock prints, Inuit lithographs and Andy Warhol's pop art screen prints.
Contemporary artists continue to explore new innovations in print media, including digital and photo-based imaging.
Students at the University - in the course of studying intaglio, screen print, lithography, woodcut and book media - examine historical and contemporary print directions, gaining a broad understanding of the print media art form and its possibilities.
Faculty
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Staff
Shinsuke Minegishi