通识教育课程使人们可以对过去，现在和未来有一种自我和艺术观。通识教育可以让艺术家广泛地了解和理解艺术家必须发挥作用的世界。在所有专业中，都必须具备出色的书面和口头交流能力以及扎实的哲学和道德判断力，以及文学，数学和社会科学方面的常识。一所通识教育课程可以培养批判性的阅读，研究和写作技能，从而在学术研究和创造性活动之间达到最佳平衡。
The concentration in Printmaking (FAPR) is an extension of drawing and the courses offered expose the students to a different way of approaching art and of exploring connections between other art disciplines. We pride ourselves in creating an atmosphere that fosters a balance of technical proficiency as well as a strong aesthetic sensibility. Printmaking is a way of making art through a range of traditional techniques and alternative print practices, thus providing a solid foundation and an excitement to engage in current advancements in the print media. The students are able to produce multiple works of original art through the processes explored coupled with various stylistic approaches and individual sensibilities.<br><br>Each major area of printmaking is taught:relief, intaglio (etching), lithography and serigraphy (silkscreening). The basic courses build a solid foundation upon which other printmaking investigations can be expanded. Both black & white and color processes are explored. On the intermediate level the students are expected to develop technical skills in tool manipulation, multiple plate/stencil printing and the development of editions. The students are encouraged to investigate auxiliary processes and concepts. On the advanced level, the students are expected to be technically competent, innovative and conceptually challenged and critically aware. They are a point of specialization and strong image making. In all the printmaking classes, the faculty offer critical insights to help students develop mature personal work responsive to contemporary and societal issues.