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 - http://online.onetcenter.org
Spotlight on Careers Website - www.spotlightoncareers.org (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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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 Services by calling 651.638.6460 or
stopping by CC322.
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