德克萨斯大学阿灵顿分校人文学院艺术与艺术史系的使命是提供和鼓励视觉艺术和艺术史教育。该课程通过对专业，理论，视觉和分析过程的理解为学生提供广泛的教育。为了帮助学生理解视觉艺术的基本性质，界限，方法和技术，该系提供了广泛的媒体和方法论。学生将能够在许多独特而激动人心的媒体上创作作品，并在艺术，历史，社会和文化的背景下表达出对作品的理解。<br> <br> UT阿灵顿版画计划强调了重要性通过版画制作过程探索思想，同时研究图形美学的重要性。鼓励学生探索与当代理论和艺术家在社会中的作用有关的思想。课程的重点是印刷
The printmaking program emphasizes the exploration of ideas through active making and the investigation of the graphic aesthetic. Through studio projects and lectures, students are encouraged to consider the practical and conceptual possibilities of altering, reusing, and layering imagery. The focus of courses is on the inventive and conceptual use of print media underscoring critical and contemporary issues in art; the tools that are learned are applicable to a range of practices.<br><br>Printmaking courses are divided into beginning and advanced levels. Beginning courses are designed to introduce students to printmaking processes, techniques, history, and technologies. Advanced courses offer students an opportunity to develop a cohesive body of printed images, allowing for an in-depth exploration of process.<br><br>Students explore the printed image through demonstrations, discussions, and experimentation. The positive collaborative atmosphere of the print shop serves to enhance the overall studio experience.