About This Program

The Print Media and Photography minor provides an introduction to printmaking and fine art photography. Students can pursue a study in traditional printmaking techniques such as intaglio, silkscreen and lithography, as well as digital applications. Students can also pursue a study in photography, including traditional darkroom and film alternative photographic techniques and fine art digital photography. Synergies between these two historically related disciplines provide ample room for experimentation and a course of study designed specifically to suit students' interests.

Contact Information

• Program Coordinator: Taryn McMahon | tmcmaho5@kent.edu | 330-672-2839
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Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Accreditation

National Association of Schools of Art and Design

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Minor Requirements
ARTS 24010	INTRODUCTION TO FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY	3
or ARTS 24040	INTRODUCTION TO PRINT MEDIA
Minor Electives, choose from the following:		6
ART 10022	2D COMPOSITION
ART 10024	DIGITAL MEDIA
ARTS 14000	DRAWING I
Printmaking and Photography Electives, choose from the following:		9
ARTS 24010	INTRODUCTION TO FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
ARTS 24040	INTRODUCTION TO PRINT MEDIA
ARTS 34043	INTAGLIO
ARTS 34044	SCREENPRINT
ARTS 34045	LITHOGRAPHY
ARTS 44010	ADVANCED FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
ARTS 44011	DIGITAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
ARTS 44043	ADVANCED PRINT MEDIA
ARTS 44045	ART OF THE BOOK
ARTS 44046	PAPERMAKING
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		18

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary - Minors

Minimum Minor GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
2.250	2.000

• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
• Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to work within printmaking, book arts and photography and understand associated materials, processes and applications.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of larger contemporary and historical contexts within the creation of print and photography.
3. Demonstrate a high degree of design and visual literacy in their work.