The Department of Art and Design offers a BA and a BFA degree. It provides a creative environment for academic excellence in the areas of drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, graphic design and photography. The curriculum offers a strong foundation in the creation, history, and theory of the visual arts and design, preparing students for professional careers and graduate studies. Majors and minors receive rigorous training and individualized attention by faculty who are committed to teaching excellence in traditional practices, expanded media, and trans-disciplinary approaches to art, through contemporary curriculum that emphasizes experimentation, problem solving and collaboration. The Department of Art and Design also provides experiences for the liberal arts students who wish to explore studio practices through elective courses.

Printmaking Program

The printmaking program at Binghamton University grounds students in a broad range of traditional, contemporary and innovative techniques. The student will attain the skills to produce work using, relief, monotype, intaglio, serigraphy, lithography and related photo- processes.

Mastery of traditional and contemporary techniques is emphasized, including digital and contemporary printmaking methods. Undergraduate majors and minors will refine technical skills and will be encouraged through the process of conceptual theory and research to develop a cohesive body of work that utilizes printmaking techniques. Binghamton University's Fine Art and Design Printmaking Program is a progressive program with frequent visiting artists, interdisciplinary collaborations, exhibition opportunities and an annual Open House.