Overview

Print and Book program at Saint Ambrose University is designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to build a career in printmaking and book arts. You’ll focus on the traditional techniques and contemporary practices, equipping you with an understanding of printmaking, bookbinding, typography, and illustration. Under the guidance of experienced faculty members, you have the freedom to explore your creativity and develop your artistic skills.

Key facts

You will engage in critical thinking and conceptual development, learning how to articulate your artistic intentions through your work. Our program provides hands-on learning in well-equipped painting studios, with access to a variety of materials and resources. Under the guidance of experienced faculty members and visiting artists, you’ll gain insights and perspectives that help refine your work.

Print and Book concentration within our BA in Art and Design degree provides a strong foundation in the graphic arts and one-on-one training with experts in the field. In collaboration with faculty and fellow students, artists incorporate their life experience into an exploration of form and content.

Artistic and technical skills, aesthetic judgment, critical thinking, and historical understanding
Specialized courses in printmaking, papermaking, book binding, screen printing, typography, and more
Resume-writing, interviewing, and networking with local art professionals

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Printmaking

Papermaking

Bookbinding

Screen Printing

Artist's Books

Letterpress

Typography

Creative Writing Workshop

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Davenport, United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Application
Evidence of Grade Point Average (2.5)
English Proficiency Score Copies
Scanned copy of passport including photo page
Declaration of Finances Form

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37833 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37833 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

37833 USD / year

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Living costs

Davenport

United States

820 - 1235 USD / month

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