Printmaker
Ross Kwon(period 6)

What does printmaker do?
Printmaker uses techniques such as woodcuts or silk-scree ns to create images which are transposed onto surface, ge nerally using a printing press.
 Printmakers design the prints themselves and are increasin gly using electronic or digital printing processes alongside more traditional craft-based methods.
 Many established printmakers teach and run classes to sup port themselves and finance their work.
 Printmakers may also offer other artistic and design service s, as well as printing.
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Working Environment
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printmakers work in school to teach the printmaking.

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printmakers work in their own workr

Job Requirement
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Degree Level: There are no formal education requirements for pr intmakers, but a degree or apprenticeship could be necessary for a student to learn the trade and to increase career opportunities.
Degree Field: Art
Key Skills: Strong artistic and creative skills. Manual dexterity is necessary, since printmakers work with their hands.
Computer Skills: Proficient computer software skills could be ne cessary for creating designs using technology.
Additional Requirements: Sales and marketing skills are necess ary when interacting with clients/customers.

Popular University
Rocky

Mountain College Of Art & Design

Temple

University

University
Western

of Oregon

Washington University

University

of Michigan

Training to be a printmaker
Etching
Lithography
screen