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Printmaking

Discover more about the Printmaking B.F.A. Program and find out about program requirements, courses and the program faculty.

Career Possibilities

The following is a list of some career possibilities that students in this major might find rewarding. Remember, that your major does not necessarily determine your career. Graduates use their academic majors in a variety of professional fields. The options below can be used as a starting point to explore potential career paths, however, you may also want to investigate more using recommended resources to gain a more comprehensive list of careers. Keep in mind that additional education, training, and experiential education beyond your major may be needed to pursue these possibilities. 

Acquired Skills

  • Communicate emotions and ideas creatively
  • Ability to work in groups/independently
  • Proficiency for accuracy and detail
  • Ability to accept/give criticism
  • Ability to operate various tools and equipment
  • Aesthetic judgment and sensitivity
  • Ability to make keen observations and appropriate decisions

Career Titles

  • Arts Administrator
  • Bookplate Artist
  • Commercial Printer
  • Curator
  • Digital Technician
  • Engraver
  • Etcher
  • Gallery Director
  • Lithographer
  • Master Printer
  • Museum Staff
  • Poster Artist
  • Press Operator
  • Print Production Manager
  • Print Publisher
  • Print Technician
  • Printshop Assistant
  • Printshop Owner
  • Printing Craftsman
  • Printing Designer
  • Production Artist
  • Production Coordinator
  • Silkscreen Artist
  • Stencil Cutter
  • Teacher/Instructor
  • Typographical Artist

Types of Organizations that Hire

  • Printshops
  • Publishing
  • Fine art press
  • Museums/cultural institutions/galleries
  • Colleges/universities/schools
  • Art studios
  • Apparel manufacturers/textile mills

Career Information and Professional Association Links

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