Museums
Job Titles:
Curator, Art Appraiser/Critic,
Archivist, Restorer/Conserver, Tour Guide, Administrator, Educator,
Marketing, Public Relations, Development
Potential Employers:
Museums, Galleries, Libraries, Historical Societies
Strategies:
- Consider a minor in business
- Develop strength in art history areas
- Pursue internship in one of these areas
- Acquire skills in writing, research, public speaking, fundraising, and development
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Photography:
Job Titles:
Photographer, Restorer, Conservator
Potential Employers:
Museums/Galleries, Advertising/Marketing Agendies, Publisher, Magazines, Newspapers, Historical Societies, Studios
Strategies:
- Pursue an internship
- Put together a portfolio that represents your work
- Work with campus or local newspapers in photography, layout, and design
- Gain experience in sales/marketing, public speaking, and writing
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Therapy
Job Titles:
Counselor, Art Therapist, Clinician
Potential Employers:
Hospitals/Clinics, Schools, Social Service Agencies
Strategies:
- Consider a double major or minor in Psychology
- Pursue graduate programs
- Join a professional organization in the field
- Acquire strong communication and writing skills
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Education
Job Titles:
Art Teacher, Tour Guide
Potential Employers:
School, Colleges, Museums, Social Service Organizations, Historical Societies
Strategies:
- Obtain licensure in emphasis area
- Gain student teaching experience
- Join an educational art association
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Media Arts
Job Titles:
Designer, Journalist, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Animator.Cartoonist, Computer Programmer, Marketer
Potential Employers:
Marketing/Advertising Agencies, Public Relation Focus, Publishing Houses, Retail Stores
Strategies:
- Prepare a strong portfolio
- Pursue an internship
- Gain technical skills in computer technology
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Architecture
Job Titles:
Architect, Designer
Potential Employers:
Architectural Firms, Government Agencies
Strategies:
- Pursue graduate programs
- Gain experience from internship or fellowship
- Develop a portfolio representative of work
- Develop skills in marketing, sales, public speaking, and writing
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Art Employment Web Sites
General Career Exploration Website - O*Net
Spotlight on Careers Website (You must be logged into the Bethel network to receive access to this site.)
For current employment websites, type
keywords such as "art employment"
in an online search engine.
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Job Search Sites Specific to Your Major
Army Careers
The Art Career Project - Information on careers in Art
The Creative Group - An employment agency placing graphic designers, art directors, web designers, etc.
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Professional Associations
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Need More Information?
For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate school
or the job search process, please set up an appointment with a Career
Counselor in the Office of Career Development and Calling by calling 651.638.6460 or
stopping by CC322.
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