The certificate of achievement in printmaking includes fundamental courses within the field of printmaking. The program will introduce both techniques and concepts of printmaking in an academic context. The program requirements are designed for those interested in printmaking as professional practice and may provide preparation for transfer. The printmaking major is available at UC and CSU systems, the San Francisco Art Institute, the California College of Arts, and at other colleges of art and schools of design. Students who wish to transfer must consult with program faculty and college counselors to ensure that the requirements for transfer to appropriate institutions are met. Students whose educational goal is the associate in arts in fine arts may choose to supplement the degree with a certificate of achievement in printmaking. The fine arts curriculum develops a student's critical thinking skills, hones problem-solving skills, and establishes visual literacy in print media. Career opportunities that may be enhanced by the printmaking certificate include: printmaking exhibiting artist, print dealer, printmaking educator, graphic designer, illustrator, internships and paid apprenticeships in print publishers, and work in print shops including those specializing in etching, woodblock, letterpress, monotype, and silkscreen processes.