XPRT1518 Introduction to Screenprinting

Course Description

Female student prepares a screenprinting frame

This course introduces artists to screenprinting, one of the most versatile print mediums. Students gain a complete understanding of materials from the coating and exposing a screen, to registration, use of stencils, and mixing inks. Direct emulsion photo screens allow students to work from hand made, photographic, text-oriented, or digitally produced image sources. Students work with a variety of applications including paper, fabric, plastic, and wood. The course also covers historical and contemporary artists working with this medium.

Notes:

Course Fee: A $35 lab fee is built into the tuition for this course.
Open Lab: An optional Open Lab is available for purchase with this course, which includes an average of four hours per week, with a maximum of 40 hours total for the 10-week term. Payable by following this link.

Prerequisites

None

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XPRT1518 - 071

Extension Fall 2025

Onsite

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Introduction to Screenprinting

Studio

7:00PM to 10:00PM

Sep 30, 2025 to Dec 09, 2025

Schedule and Location

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30.0

Main Campus

Onsite

Tuition non-credit

$720.00

3 CEUs

Materials List

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Section Notes

Students must be 18+ years of age to enroll
This course includes 30 hours of class time plus at least 15 hours of homework time.
No Class Meeting(s): 11/4/25
All times are listed for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
Course teaching method: On-Campus
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Note(s):
- Instructions on how to access course content are sent out in the 24-48 hours before a class begins. If you register for a class less than 24 hours in advance, please reach out to the Extension office at 310-665-6850 or extension@otis.edu. The Extension office is open M-F from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Students who register within 24 hours before the first class meeting may experience a delay in accessing the course.
- Open Lab: An optional Open Lab is available for purchase with this course, which includes an average of four hours per week, with a maximum of 40 hours total for the 10-week term. Payable by following this link.