"The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance." Aristotle "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." Pablo Picasso "A primitive artist is an amateur whose work sells." Grandma Moses
Many occupations today require a college educated individual who can write and speak well, solve problems, learn new information quickly and work well with others on a team. This means that college graduates use their education in a wide variety of fields, and your future career may relate more to your personal career interests, work values and transferable skills than any specific academic major. However, the following list contains a representative sample of job titles of former graduates with an Art major. Use this as an idea list, and remember that it represents some, but certainly not all, of the careers you might consider. Students obtaining employment immediately upon graduation are usually those with the best college records and a willingness to relocate to find a job. Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelors' degree.
| Related Career Titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Advertising Artist | Bookplate Artist | Fashion Artist/Designer |
| Motion Picture Artist | Advertising Designer | CAD Designer |
| Filmmaker | Motion Picture Scenic Designer | Aerial Photographer |
| Calligrapher | Floral Designer | Municipal Graphic Designer |
| Airbrush Artist | Car and Bus Card Artist | Freelance Letter/Designer |
| Mural Artist | Animator | Caricaturist |
| Furniture Designer | Museum Artist | Antiques Dealer |
| Cartoonist | Gallery Owner | Newspaper Artist |
| Architectural Model Builder | Catalog Illustrator | Gemologist |
| Newspaper Illustrator | Architectural Renderer | CD/Record Cover Designer |
| Glass Blower | Newspaper Layout Artist | Art Administrator |
| Ceramic Artist | Graphic Arts Technician | Photographer |
| Art Buyer | Cinematographer | Graphic Designer |
| Photojournalist | Art Conservator | Color Expert |
| Graphist | Printing Designer | Art Consultant |
| Copyist | Greeting Card Artist | Printing Layout Artist |
| Art Critic | Costume and Mask Designer | Illustrator |
| Product Designer/Illustrator | Art Dealer | Courtroom Sketcher |
| Impressionist | Quick Sketch Artist | Art Director |
| Decorator | Interior Decorator | Sculpturist |
| Art Exhibition Coordinator | Designer | Internet Homepage Designer |
| Set Designer/Illustrator | Art Graphic Assistant | Direct Mail Artist |
| Jewelry Designer | Silhouette Artist | Art Historian |
| Direct Mail Layout Designer | Kitchenware Designer | Silkscreen Artist |
| Art Teacher | Display Artist | Tax Accountant |
| Label Designer | Sales Manager | Stained Glass Artist |
| Art Therapist | Urban Designer | Display Designer |
| Landscape Architect | Stencil Cutter | Artist |
| Display Painter | Layout Artist | Still Photographer |
| Artist's Agent | Drafter | Magazine Cover Artist |
| Textile Designer | Assistant Curator | Editorial Illustrator |
| Magazine Designer/Illustrator | Topographer | Auctioneer Transporter |
| Engraver | Mannequin Decorator | Toy Designer |
| Audio Visual Artist/Designer | Engrosser | Mechanical & Production Artist |
| Tracer | Bank Note Designer | Environmental Designer |
| Medical Illustrator | Trademark Designer | Billboard Artist |
| Etcher | Memorial Designer | Typographical Artist |
| Book Illustrator/Designer | Exhibit Designer | Millinery Designer |
| Upholstery Fabric Designer | Book Jacket Designer | Fabric Designer |
| Some Organizations That Typically Employ Art Majors: | ||
|---|---|---|
Art studios | Government & private museums/galleries | Local historical societies |
| Auction houses, photo agencies & studios | Department/retail stores | Public/private art schools |
| Adult & community programs | Libraries | Private/local arts councils |
| Hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers & guidance facilities | Apparel manufacturers/textile mills | Interior design departments |
| Newspapers/publishing houses | Advertising agencies, magazines/newspapers & trade publications | Film/motion pictures & media production companies |
| Related Major Skills | |
|---|---|
| Imagination and creativity | Strong communication skills |
| Work ethic | Flexibility |
| Basic reading, writing and editing skills | |
All Art Schools: http://www.allartschools.com/
American Ad Agencies: http://www.americanadagencies.com/
Art Career - Visual Arts Listings: http://www.artcareer.net/
Artist Resources & Job Listings: http://www.artistresource.org/jobhunt.htm
Arts Employment: http://www.wwar.com
Creative Hot List: http://www.creativehotlist.com/
IE3 Global Internships: http://ie3global.ous.edu/
Pennsylvania Artist Entrepreneur: http://www.paartistentrepreneur.com/
Studio Art: http://www.collegeart.org/careers/
The Art Association: http://www.artassociation.org/
Art on the Net: http://www.art.net/