Yeah, I plan on taking Ceramics along with a blow-off course with my senior show in the fall. I've talked with several people in ceramics and they've told me if I work diligently I can get everything done in class.
As for the blow-off class, I'm unsure...any suggestions? I could always take it as credit/no credit and then not be so paranoid about the grade I receive.
If you're interested in looking up some printshops in Chicago, you could put your traditional printing knowledge to work for you.
Several places have ALOT of viscom needs for design layouts on traditional fliers and pamphlets. You would really enjoy the print club we've formed at school, we have guests come in and speak to show us some of the commercial possibilities in Printmaking.