Concern about how to realize the concept that utilizes the children’s sensibilities
Too much digitalization in the educational field is making it impossible to leave a handmade artwork in the hands of children
Would like to incorporate cross-curricular teaching methods such as STEAM education.
MiScreen a4, potable digital screen maker, solves the problems of such teachers.
Effects of Introduction
Free expression of children’s sensibilities
Since there are no major restrictions on design, children can utilize and nurture their sensitivity and imagination in their artwork.
In addition, the ability to create designs with a high degree of freedom and no restrictions allows children to enjoy art classes and develop their ability to express themselves.
Can be used as educational materials with a high compatibility with ESD*1
Screen printing can make prints on a wide variety of substrates, making it possible to produce items that are familiar to children in their daily lives.
For example, making an eco-bag to think about environmental issues, or making a paper bookmark to improve the reading rate.
Easy to use
No special skills or experience are required, and screen making can be easily performed by holding down the cover switch.
Even children can operate it easily, and instruction on how to use it is not complex.
Therefore, the entire process from screen making to printing can be done in the classroom without spending much time.
STEAM education*2 can be practice
It can cover the Science, Engineering, and Arts portions of STEAM education.
Working on the process from screen making to printing by themselves, it will also develop their thinking to explore how it works.
The MiScreen a4 is the best tool to experience and implement STEAM.
Environmental considerations
No emulsion or other chemicals, exposure, drying, or other processes are required.
Therefore, children can work on their artwork safely.
*1: ESD stands for “Education for Sustainable Development,” an educational activity that aims to realize a sustainable society by proactively understanding the issues of modern society and fostering an attitude toward problem solving through familiar initiatives.
*2:STEAM education is an educational philosophy that consists of 5 elements:“Science”, “Technology”, “Engineering”, “Art” and “Mathematics”. The new philosophy is adding creativity education to science and mathematics education.
Why Choose RISO?
Stable operating quality
As a manufacturer of PRINTGOCCO and RISOGRAPH digital duplicators, we have developed digital screen making technology for digital duplicators over the years.
Among these, the core component of our screen making machines (Thermal Heads) was developed in pursuit of image performance and durability.
The combination of our digital screen maker and screen masters, which are the result of our technology, experience, and strong commitment to development, ensures high quality and stable operation.
Strong credibility and achievement in the education market
Noboru Hayama, the founder of RISOGAKU KAGAKU CORPORATION, wishes “make RISOGRAPH useful in schools around the world for children who will carry the future.”
RISO has continued to provide products and services that are closely aligned with the field of education based on his wishes.
Our trust and achievements in the field of education over the years are one of the reasons why RISO has been chosen.
Intuitive operation without the need for a RIP
The GOCCOPRO series requires no external software.
Since the printer driver included with the unit is used, artwork data can be sent directly from Illustrator and other image and layout editing software that is normally used for screen making.
Intuitive operation is possible.
Everyone loves to use the MiScreen a4
with fun and creative!
Fanling Rhenish Church Secondary School
Main usage as a teaching subject for student attend ‘Arts and Vision’.
To print on variety of souvenirs like designed bookmarks, Shopping bags, T-shirts for guests on school open day event every year.
They mainly enjoy the speedy and ease of operation. Everyone loves to use the machine with fun and creative.
Product
MiScreen a4, portable digital screen maker
MiScreen a4 is a compact and portable digital screen maker.
It can make an A4-size screen in about 35 seconds and requires no specialized knowledge to operate.
Even children can easily perform the screen making process.