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It took a few decades for lithographs as artistic objects to gain some recognition, and another few for color to become part of that canon. It was mostly used as a means to reproduce accurately. As a matter of fact, for the first few decades of its existence only a handful of artists used it in a truly creative way. As an academic master in Printmaking, the student profiles him/herself as an autonomous visual artist or starts collaborations on printing, publishing and related activities.When lithography was invented (circa 1796 by Aloys Senefelder), initial users could scarcely fathom what would come of the technique. Through contact with professionals from various artistic disciplines and by expert guidance, students develop their own visual language. Theoretical frameworks include research methodology, art history, art theory and specific subjects. Therefore we pay much attention to the collective dimensions of printmaking. Just like Printmaking and Drawing, it constantly questions its position in art and in the world. Drawings can crystalize themselves as notes, sketches, studies, or even as autonomous works of art.

Drawing runs like a thread throughout the programme the sketchbook is its engine. A team of lecturers, all of them experts in the field of print media, accompanies the student in his or her development towards a personal artistic practice. In the Printmaking and Drawing programme the studio is the central place for exchange and collaboration. The specific properties of print and graphic art stimulate a personal imagery, not easily found in other forms of art. Printmaking and Drawing is a pre-eminently communicative art form, offering many options, from luxurious, hand-bound artist's books to cheap Xeroxzines. Unlike many other art media, analogue and digital printing expands the possibility of spreading ideas and images through prints, multiples, artist’s books, mail-art and so on. With a view to both traditional and new printing methods, Printmaking and Drawing offers an innovative and versatile programme. On the one hand there are the traditional techniques such as block printing, intaglio, lithography and screen printing, on the other hand there are new developments in digital and 3D printing.