MFA in Printmaking

Ranked #5 in the nation, Tyler’s renowned MFA Printmaking program offers an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment blending traditional and innovative approaches to engage in creative research that encourages experimentation.

Define the Future of Printmaking 

Our MFA in Printmaking program is organized around developing each student’s creative process inside a supportive community, while making space to explore the theoretical, philosophical and concrete links between art and society.

Graduate printmakers explore a broad range of approaches to the field, including traditional printmaking practices, books and independent publishing, sculptural and installation-based work, as well as conceptual and experimental methods. Our program strongly encourages our students to explore interdisciplinary opportunities for making in studios across Tyler.  

a student stands holding their print in a group

Our students are helping define the future of the medium in a rapidly changing world. Our curriculum is designed to support curiosity and experimentation in a safe learning environment.  Our faculty are present throughout to provide mentorship and support. We offer regular supportive feedback from peers, faculty, and visiting artists, along with opportunities to participate in collaborative projects and exhibitions.

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Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking

The Printmaking program at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture is a two-year, 60-credit program leading to the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. Tyler Printmaking, a leading program for mentorship and critical thought in the discipline, is ranked as one of the top programs in the nation among MFA printmaking programs by U.S. News & World Report.

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A Tyler printmaking class.

Facilities and Studio Space 

Every Printmaking graduate student has access to spacious workspaces, well-equipped facilities to help them realize their most ambitious creative goals.

The Printmaking studios are situated in a nearly 10,000 square foot space that houses three large interconnected, naturally lit, well-ventilated, modern studios that are purpose-built and fully equipped for lithography, screen printing, etching, relief, monoprint and letterpress; and we are across the hall from the Tyler Risograph studio. We have a dedicated computer lab with 12 desktops, drawing tablets, large-format scanners and printers and a plotter. Each Printmaking MFA student has their own semi-private studios outfitted with a desk, storage, and flat files. 

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What can you do with an MFA in Printmaking from Tyler?

Wherever they go, Tyler MFAs stand out for their ability to think critically and drive cultural conversations. Whether your goal is to teach, pursue your own creative work in the arts, the MFA experience at Tyler is hands-on, and built for real-world impact. 

Our graduates leave with the skills and confidence to lead, teach, and innovate in a range of careers, including, 

  • Artist
  • Professional Printer
  • Teacher
  • Professor
  • Arts educator
  • Museum Educator
  • Non-profit Administration

Faculty

Tyler’s Printmaking faculty are acclaimed artists and educators whose work spans traditional, experimental, and interdisciplinary approaches. They foster a collaborative, rigorous environment and are deeply committed to mentoring students as they explore the creative, conceptual, and cultural dimensions of print. 

Alumni

Our students come from many different academic backgrounds from all over the country and world. Our Alumni are working all over the art world, they are professional artists, educators, creative leaders, and entrepreneurs —each forging their own path and shaping the future in the arts. 

Student Work

Our students produce creative research that embraces the expansive possibilities of print, ranging from traditional printmaking processes and methods to tracing the outer edge of the expanded field.

Silphium Garden (Archway) by Todd Stong, MFA Printmaking ’22

Silphium Garden (Archway) by Todd Stong

MFA Printmaking ’22 Student

Jake Lahah, MFA Printmaking, ’24

Jake Lahah

MFA Printmaking, ’24 Student

Sausage Party V by Qiaoyi Shi, MFA Printmaking ’17

Sausage Party V by Qiaoyi Shi

MFA Printmaking ’17 Student

Katie Garth, MFA Printmaking ’20

Katie Garth

MFA Printmaking ’20 Student

Henry Rosenberg, MFA Printmaking ’24

Henry Rosenberg

MFA Printmaking ’24 Student

Nilou Kazemzadeh, MFA Printmaking ’24

Nilou Kazemzadeh

MFA Printmaking ’24 Student

Program Contact

  • Amze J. Emmons looking at the camera.

    Amze Emmons

    Professor and Program Head of Printmaking

    Amze J. Emmons is a multi-disciplinary artist with a background in printmaking and drawing. His research interests include wandering and noticing; the politics of architecture; vernacular design; everyday evidence of community; games, play, and…

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