相关的技能
- Save artwork for a strong portfolio - too much is better than too little.
- Be prepared to relocate to the larger markets of metropolitan areas where more opportunities exist.
- Join art related professional and student organizations.
- Volunteer with fundraising efforts for the arts.
Gain valuable experience through volunteering, 实习, part-time and summer jobs, 和学徒制. - Conduct informational interviews with professionals in areas of interest to learn more about opportunities and strategies for these areas.
- 学会交际.
- Strong work ethic and professional behavior
- Flexibility in thought and adaptive to new ideas
- Imagination and creative skills
- Basic computer skills, knowledge of computer software a plus
- 良好的写作能力
- Ability to verbally communicate principle skills and art appreciation
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
联系
职业及行业联络
克里斯蒂德沃
(309) 438-2200
223骨学生中心
实习协调员
南希Fewkes
(309) 438-5621
Center for Visual Arts 204
Being Successful in the Field
- A career in the arts takes dedication, patience, flexibility, talent, and some luck.
- A bachelor’s degree is valuable for entry-level positions, but an advanced degree is usually necessary to attain competitive, 上层位置.
- An art degree can and should be tailored to areas of specialization.
- Be prepared to begin career in entry-level positions.
- Pair an art degree with other career interests to increase opportunities and provide supplemental income.
- Develop skills in business management, 电脑, 市场营销, and other related areas to increase marketability.
相关领域
艺术博物馆和画廊
- 教育
- 政府
- 管理者的
- 保护
- 注册商
- 收藏管理
- 销售
- 出版物
- 发展
- 公共关系
- Exhibit 设计/Preparation
- 档案管理员
- 导游/讲师
雇主
- Government or private museums
- Local historical societies
- 画廊
策略
- Intern or volunteer in an art museum. Develop strength in art history areas.
- 提高计算机技能.
- 辅修商科.
- 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.
美术
雇主
- 自由职业者
- 共享的工作室
- 历史遗迹
- School/Community programs
策略
- Prepare a strong portfolio.
- Participate in juried shows.
- 确保公会会员资格.
Consider developing a source of supplemental income. - 学会交际 and make contacts.
- Develop strong skills in area of interest.
- Obtain experience through apprenticeships, 实习, or volunteering.
商业艺术
- 图形艺术
- 计算机图形学
- 插图
- 广告
雇主
- 报纸
- 出版社
- 广告公司
- 设计公司
- Large companies - product design divisions
- 百货商店
- Television and motion picture industry
- Non-technical and technical books, magazines, and trade publications
- 互联网媒体公司
- 自由职业者 (freelance)
策略
- Prepare a strong portfolio.
- Gain computer and technical skills.
- Find an internshipin a design firm.
- Work on campus publications in design or layout.
- Obtain summeror part-time experience with book, magazine, or newspaper publishers.
- Develop attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Supplement curriculum with coursework in advertising or business.
教育
- 工作室艺术
- 美术
- 艺术历史
雇主
- 艺术学校
- Public and private schools (K-12)Colleges and universities
- Adult and community programs
- 库
- 博物馆
- 选择学校
- 组织家庭
策略
- Obtain certification for public school teaching.
- Graduate degree usually requiredfor post- secondary teaching.
- 发展一个专业领域.
- 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.
艺术治疗
雇主
- 医院、疗养院
- 精神健康机构
- 康复中心
- 非营利组织
策略
- 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.
媒体
- 销售
- 编程
- 设计
- Video
- 生产
- 编辑
- 艺术新闻
- 插图
- 艺术批评
- 动画/漫画
雇主
- Corporate media departments
- Federal, state, and local government
- 非营利性机构
- Public relations and advertising firms
- Independent production companies
- 许多出版物
- 出版社
- 报纸和杂志
策略
- 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 实习in media or related areas.
- Supplement curriculum with courses in business, journalism, or broadcasting/electronic media.
其他职业
- 广告艺术家
- 广告设计师
- 空中的摄影师
- 喷枪艺术家
- 动画师
- 古董经销商
- Architectural Model Builder
- 建筑渲染器
- 艺术管理员
- 艺术代理
- 艺术的买家
- 艺术老师
- 艺术专家
- 视听专家
- 书籍设计师
- 藏书票的艺术家
- CAD设计师
- 书法家
- 汽车和公交卡艺术家
- 漫画家
- 漫画家
- 目录插画家
- CD/唱片封面设计师
- 陶瓷艺术家
- Children’s Book 插画家
- 摄影师
- 连环漫画艺术家
- 顾问
- 公司的设计师
- 自定义修饰符
- 桌面出版艺术家
- 小学美术教师
- 展览设计师
- 时尚艺术家/设计师
- 导演
- 餐具设计
- 花卉设计师
- 自由的信/设计师
- 家具设计师
- 画廊的老板
- 宝石学家
- 玻璃鼓风机
- 平面艺术技术员
- 平面设计师
- 平面设计师 Billboard Artist
- 贺卡艺术家
- 插画家
- 室内设计师
- 杂志设计师
- 医学插画家
- 电影艺术家
- 电影动画师
- Motion Picture Scenic 设计er
- Municipal 平面设计师
- 壁画艺术家
- 博物馆的艺术家
- 报纸的艺术家
- 报纸的插画家
- 报纸版面设计师
- 包装设计师
- 摄影师
- 印刷工艺工人
- Printing Store Manager/Owner
- 生产的艺术家
- 生产协调员
- 生产经理
- Professor of Art/艺术历史
- 设计师
- 纹身艺术家
- 技术插画家
- 纺织品设计师
- 电视平面设计师
- 视觉商品