Areas
| Employers | Strategies |
ART MUSEUMS / GALLERIES
Education
Administration
Curatorial
Conservation
Registrar
Collections Management
Sales
Publications
Development
Public Relations
ExhibitDesign/Preparation
Archivist
Tour Guides/Docent
| Museums - Large or small, government or private, and local historical societies
Galleries - Large or small, private or govenrment
| Obtain internship or volunteer in an art museum. Develop strength in art history areas. Enhance computer skills.
Take a business minor. Acquire strong skills in research, fund raising, speaking and writing. Earn an advanced degree in an academic discipline or museum studies for greater career opportunities. Each specialty has varying qualifications and
required training.
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FINE ARTS | Self-employedShared studiosHistoric sitesSchool/Community programs
| Participate in juried shows.Secure guild membership.Develop alternate means of supplementing
income as "insurance."Learn to network and make contacts.
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COMMERCIAL ART
Graphic Art
Computer Graphics Illustration
| NewspapersPublishing housesAdvertising agenciesDesign firmsLarge companies--product designDepartment storesTelevision and motion picture industryNon-technical and technical books,
magazines, trade publicationsSelf-employed (freelance)
| Prepare a strong portfolio. Gain computer and technical skills.Find internship in design firm.Work on campus publications in design or layout.Get summer or part-time experience at book,
magazine or newspaper publishers.Develop attention to detail and ability to meet
deadlines. |
EDUCATION
Studio Art
Fine Arts Art History
| Art schoolsPublic/private schools, K-12Colleges and universitiesAdult and community programsLibrariesMuseums
| Obtain certification for public school teaching.Graduate degree usually required for post-
secondary teaching.Volunteer as tutor, camp counselor,Big Brother/Sister.Become member of art clubs.Work or volunteer in camps or after-school
programs. |
ART THERAPY | Hospitals, nursing homesMental health/guidance facilitiesRehabilitation centers
| Requires specialized training and certification,
usually a master's degree in art therapy.Supplement curriculum with psychology courses.Volunteer to work with people of all types and ages.
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MEDIA
Animation/Cartoons
Digital Design
Sales
Programming
Design
Video
Production
Editorial
Art Journalism
Illustration
Art Criticism
| Corporate media departmentsFederal, state and local governmentNonprofit agenciesPublic relations and advertising firmsIndependent production companiesArt-related publicationsPublishing housesNewspapers and magazines
| Do free-lancing.Compile up-to-date portfolio.Gain knowledge of variety of technical
equipment and develop computer skills.Participate in student theatrical productions.Serve as audio-visual aide for campus films
and lectures.Act as photographer for campus events.Work on student publications.Get hands-on experience through internships |
PHOTOGRAPHY | Museums and historical societies Hospitals and corporationsNews Agencies MediaPhoto agencies, studios, auction housesLibraries
| Apprentice with free-lance photographer.Prepare a black and white and color portfolio.Be a staff photographer for yearbook, campus
newspaper or magazine.Act as an audio-visual assistant or projectionist.
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ART SALES | Galleries/MuseumsAuction housesSpecialty storesCorporations
| Gain sales experience.Develop computer skills.Establish contacts by attending shows.Volunteer in museums, membership drives,
community outreach programs.Serve as student assistant in university gallery. |
RETAILING
Buying
Store Management
Display Design
Fashion Coordination
Custom Framing
| Retail stores, including: department, grocery, drug, specialty and variety chains
| Get sales experience.Enhance curriculum with business courses.Obtain summer or part-time retail work.Secure leadership in campus organizations.Serve as treasurer or financial officer of an
organization.Obtain sales position on yearbook or campusnewspaper. |
FASHION, TEXTILE, INTERIOR DESIGN
| Pattern companiesApparel manufacturers/textile millsInterior design departmentsFree-lanceCommercial/residential design firms
| Prepare a strong portfolio.Find internship in production firm.Interview professionals in area(s) of interest.Create and fit costumes for stage productions.Enter design ideas in magazine contests.Become student member of professional
organization.May require specialized training.
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