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Contents : ART What can I do with this degree AREAS ART MUSEUMS/GALLERIES Education Administration Curatorial Conservation Registrar Collections Management Sales Publications Development Public Relations Exhibit Design/Preparation Archivist Tour Guides/Docent FINE ARTS COMMERCIAL ART Graphic Art Computer Graphics Illustration Advertising EMPLOYERS Government or private museums Local historical societies Galleries STRATEGIES Intern or volunteer in an art museum. Develop strength in art history areas. Enhance computer skills. Earn 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. Develop good interpersonal skills including the ability to work well on teams. Self-employed Shared studios Historic sites School/Community programs Prepare a strong portfolio. Participate in juried shows. Secure guild membership. Consider developing a source of supplemental income. Learn to network and make contacts. Develop strong skills in area of interest. Obtain experience through apprenticeships internships or volunteering. Newspapers Publishing houses Advertising agencies Design firms Large companies - product design divisions Department stores Television and motion picture industry Non-technical and technical books magazines and trade publications Internet media companies Self-employed (freelance) Prepare a strong portfolio. Gain computer and technical skills. Find an internship in a design firm. Work on campus publications in design or layout. Obtain summer or part-time experience with book magazine or newspaper publishers. Develop attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Supplement curriculum with course work in advertising or business. (Art Page 2) AREAS EDUCATION Studio Art Fine Arts Art History ART THERAPY MEDIA Sales Programming Design Video Production Editing Art Journalism Illustration Art Criticism Animation/Cartoons PHOTOGRAPHY EMPLOYERS Art schools Public and private schools (K-12) Colleges and universities Adult and community programs Libraries Museums Alternative schools Group homes Hospitals nursing homes Mental health facilities Rehabilitation centers Nonprofit organizations STRATEGIES Obtain certification for public school teaching. Graduate degree usually required for postsecondary teaching. Develop a speciality area. Work or volunteer as a tutor camp counselor Big Brother/Sister or after-school program counselor. Become a member of art clubs. Obtain substitute teaching experience. Develop strength in art history areas. Requires specialized training and certification usually a master's degree in art therapy. Supplement curriculum with psychology social work or counseling courses. Gain experience working with diverse populations. Corporate media departments Federal state and local government Nonprofit agencies Public relations and advertising firms Independent production companies Art-related publications Publishing houses Newspapers and magazines Compile an up-to-date portfolio. Gain knowledge of a variety of technical equipment. Develop strong 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. Gain experience through internships in media or related areas. Supplement curriculum with courses in business journalism or broadcasting/electronic media. Museums and historical societies Media organizations Photo agencies studios and auction houses Libraries Self-employment Large corporations Hospitals Apprentice with a free-lance photographer. Prepare a black and white and a color portfolio. Obtain a staff photographer position with the yearbook campus newspaper or magazine. Act as an audio-visual assistant or projectionist. (Art Page 3) AREAS FASHION TEXTILE INTERIOR DESIGN EMPLOYERS Pattern companies Apparel manufacturers/textile mills Interior design departments Commercial/residential design firms Self-employment STRATEGIES Prepare a strong portfolio. Complete an internship in a production firm. Create and fit costumes for stage productions. Enter design ideas in magazine contests. Become a student member of professional organization(s). Reseach requirements for entering these fields. Some may require specialized training or additional degrees. ART SALES Galleries/Museums Auction houses Specialty stores RETAIL Buying Store Management Display Design Fashion Coordination Custom Framing Retail stores including department grocery drug specialty and variety chains Gain sales experience. Obtain a business minor. Develop computer skills. Establish contacts by attending shows. Volunteer in museums membership drives and community outreach programs. Serve as a student assistant in a university gallery. Develop strong i

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