The best aspect of this course was the freedom students were given in their work. They were given the freedom to choose the topics they wanted to work on and were also given the freedom to choose the times they wanted to come into the studio to do their work. The worst aspects of the course included the time consuming print projects, and the lack of sufficient materials needed to help them complete their assignments. The course would improve if there were more in class supplies and if students had more guidance on the projects. Prospective students should al ot time outside of class to work on their

Students said that the best aspect of the course was the freedom the class gave students to work on a variety of projects and to pick images of their choosing. Some students also found that freedom frustrating as they struggled to pick a print or were unsure if a print was good. Students also reported a lack of supplies, which led to a competition among students over materials. Final y, some students felt the class required more time and effort than they expected for the credits they earned. Suggestions for improvement included clearer instructions on how to complete assignments as well as more resources for students. Prospective students should know that a background in the arts helped but was not required. Students also had to spend a fair amount of time outside of class working to finish their projects.

Students felt that the best part of this class was the fact that Professor Premo was patient and provided thoughtful feedback while encouraging creativity. Students appreciated the exposure to a variety of printmaking techniques, as well as the manageable pace of the course. Students were uncomfortable with the final being scheduled outside of the normal finals’ schedule. Students suggested handouts or rubrics outlining techniques and expectations for projects would have been extremely beneficial. Prospective students should know that no prior knowledge of printmaking is necessary to take this class and succeed. 22