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Non-Toxic Printmaking at R.I.T.

The Non-Toxic Printmaking Program at R.I.T. was initiated to expand the offerings of the School of Art to include the latest innovations in the fine art field of printmaking. We view the non-toxic printmaking program as an important component and compliment to the other fine art disciplines that rank R.I.T's School of Art as one of the top in the country. Non-toxic printmaking is taught at all undergraduate and graduate levels and students can opt to undertake non-toxic printmaking as a major subject of specialization.

To assume a leading role in graduate studies within non-toxic printmaking R.I.T. has tailored their M.S.T (Masters in the Science of Teaching) and M.F.A. (Masters in Fine Art) programs to include a major in Non-Toxic Printmaking.

To meet the demand of in-service or re-training of printmaking professionals R.I.T. has initiated an intensive 12 credit Graduate Certificate in Non-Toxic Intaglio Printmaking (Graduate Certificate). This Graduate Certificate is the only accredited program of its type in the world and has been designed so that printmaking professionals can make the transition from traditional toxic intaglio printmaking media to
non-toxic.

MST and the Graduate Certificate could be undertaken as a on or off-campus Mentor option depending on the professional background of the applicant. In cases where applicants have already attained an MFA and or have teaching experience then transfer credits may apply and the off-campus study option may be applicable. Those applicants who qualify for the off-campus Mentor study option should have access to a
printmaking studio and have time, material resources, self discipline and motivation to dedicate to this kind of independent study. Students enrolled in the off-campus Mentor program will be under direct advisement from the head of the non-toxic printmaking program through Internet and telephone interaction. Studio workbooks and portfolio
review will be major elements related to course completion within the off-campus Mentor program.