What is the philosophy behind the MFA in Book Arts/Printmaking program?
The master's degree in book arts/printmaking is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the book as a point of departure for art-making and personal expression.  The program’s concept of book arts includes:
• Fine-press printing and illustrated texts
• Visual and verbal narratives
• Works that push the idea of a book toward expressions as different as sculpture and multimedia.

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What are the qualifications to enter the program?
You must have an undergraduate degree in printmaking, fine art, design, photography, digital media or the liberal arts. Admission requires a visual arts portfolio.

What is the program comprised of?
The core program of bookbinding, lithography, and letterpress courses is augmented by investigations into studio-arts, colloquia and seminars on art and the book.

How will I be prepared for a career?
By the conclusion of the MFA in Book Arts/Printmaking program, you will have developed the conceptual and technical skills necessary to teach, print, design, publish, or curate. Graduates with a master's degree in book arts/printmaking also work in the fields of book and paper conservation, or open an independent studio or business.

How much interaction is there with faculty?
Students work with an extraordinary resident faculty and discuss their work one-on-one with prominent visiting artists and critics.

Are any facilities exclusively for grad students?
Yes. You will have access to:
• A graduate letterpress studio
• The graduate Bindery
• Individual book arts/printmaking student studios
• The graduate resource room
• Click here to see a full list of available facilities

How long does the program take to complete?
Two years

How many credits are required?
60 credits

How can I find out more information about the graduate program?
Please contact Susan Viguers, 215-717-6270 or sviguers@uarts.edu or click here to learn about our MFA Book Arts/Printmaking Program.

Does UArts offer a bachelor’s in printmaking/book arts?
Yes. Click here to learn about our BFA in Printmaking/Book Arts.