Whose collection value potential is greater, printmaking or Chinese painting?

I suggest choosing Chinese painting for several reasons.

First, as you said, the teaching level of printmaking in Shanghai University is quite average (in fact, the awareness and professional level of printmaking in China are not very high), and you can learn more than Chinese painting. At the same time, if you choose to pursue further studies in the future, Chinese painting will leave you more space.

Second, Chinese painting, whether in China or Japan, has higher recognition and admiration than printmaking, and has a wider range of employment, whether in teaching, illustration, design, art editing, etc.

Thirdly, since you are a boy and can hold your breath, I believe your artistic perception will be better and your vision will be broader. Choosing Chinese painting will have greater development potential than boys and girls with the same conditions.

Of course, this is just my suggestion. After all, choosing a major is an important thing in life planning, so we should consider it carefully.

In addition, if you choose the final Chinese painting, you must pay attention to improving your two abilities while studying professional courses, one is the cultivation of traditional culture, and the other is the foundation of western art (including sketch, oil painting, design, etc. Only in this way can you make greater achievements in the field of Chinese painting.