60-459 Adv. DP3: Painting Beyond the Visible: Spiritualism, Mysticism, and the Occult

10 units, Carnegie Mellon University

From 1968 Paris's Atelier Popular to 2011's Occupy Movement, from Corita Kent to Amos Kennedy Jr. to Justseeds Artists' Cooperative, printmaking has a rich historical and contemporary role in social movements. In this advanced studio course, we will explore many examples of print media utilized in protest and organizing for social change, creating compelling graphics for dissemination using screenprinting, risograph, and relief. Students will learn about collaborating as artists with organizations and grassroots initiatives to visualize their messaging. We will take print from the studio to the public(s) in exploring techniques such as wheatpaste, zines, pamphlets, and portfolios. We will integrate printing onto fabric for banners, bandanas, patches and beyond. Students will come away from this course with a greater proficiency in print media and a set of tools for integrating their messaging and ideas for the world they want to see into their work. "Artists are here to disturb the peace." -James Baldwin

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026

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