A wide shot of a ceramics studio, featuring students working with pottery wheels and other tools.

Peter Power

Associate Professor

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Bio

Associate Professor, Chair, Printmedia (1994). BFA, 1987, National College of Art and Design, Ireland; MFA, 1993, School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Exhibitions: Heiniken Gallery, Amsterdam; Sazama Gallery, Chicago; Butler Gallery, Kilkenny, Ireland; Coras Tractala, Brussels; Haffen Gallery, Dusseldorf. Awards: MacSweeny Award for Photography; MaCaughley Visual Arts Award, Irish Arts Council.

Courses

Title Department Catalog Term

Description

In this course, students acquire technical proficiency in the various stencil printing methods. Individual exploration and development in the medium is encouraged and supported by individual instruction and group critiques.

Class Number

1830

Credits

3

Description

For the beginning student this course offers a concentrated introduction to the entire stencil making and printing process. The advanced student may explore the more sophisticated techniques of digital and photographic stencil-making, photo-mechanical darkroom and printing work.

Class Number

1839

Credits

3

Description

Advanced exploration is encouraged in the screenprinting medium. Emphasis is placed on individual experimentation, development and the refinement of technical skills. Processes offered include large format printing, 4-color separation, and other advanced traditional photographic and digital techniques.

Class Number

1371

Credits

3

Description

Students will be asked to respond through screenprinted work in a variety of formats, to art works, of their choice, in the museum collection. Reproductions of, re-representation of and re-evaluation of known works will encourage students to critically engage the museums collection while developing their own studio vocabulary and technical abilities.

Class Number

1369

Credits

3

Description

Designed for advanced-level Printmedia students, this course centers the studio as a site for physical and conceptual production. A combination of independent work time, individual meetings, group critiques and assigned prompts form the bulk of course programming. Students are expected to set personal goals informed by dialogue with course faculty and studio peers. Attention will be paid to independent practices and/or professional strategies beyond school. The course supports student production of a focused body of creative work. Students accepted into this section will be given an undergraduate studio in the 280 Building. Please note that during class time, students in this section don't have access to any print facilities other than their studio space. Application is required for consideration.

Class Number

1780

Credits

3

Description

This course facilitates students who have progressed beyond the advanced 3000 level classes offered by the Department of Printmedia. Students are expected to be self-motivated and capable of working in an interdisciplinary and mature fashion. Students accepted into this section will have access to print facilities during class, with the exception of Room 220. Application is required for consideration.

Class Number

1843

Credits

3

Description

This course facilitates students who have progressed beyond the advanced 3000 level classes offered by the Department of Printmedia. Students are expected to be self-motivated and capable of working in an interdisciplinary and mature fashion. Students accepted into this section will have access to print facilities during class, with the exception of Room 220. Application is required for consideration.

Class Number

1269

Credits

3

Description

Designed for advanced-level Printmedia students, this course centers the studio as a site for physical and conceptual production. A combination of independent work time, individual meetings, group critiques and assigned prompts form the bulk of course programming. Students are expected to set personal goals informed by dialogue with course faculty and studio peers. Attention will be paid to independent practices and/or professional strategies beyond school. The course supports student production of a focused body of creative work. Students accepted into this section will be given an undergraduate studio in the 280 Building. Please note that during class time, students in this section don't have access to any print facilities other than their studio space. Application is required for consideration.

Class Number

1949

Credits

3