Art Education/Art/Art History
Career
and Major Information
Related Career Titles
Web Sites
Salary Information
Walters State Community College offers Associate of Arts degrees in Art
Education, Art History, and Art Studio. These degrees are designed to fulfill
freshman and sophomore level course requirements of a bachelor’s degree; however,
the curricula are not specific for any one college or university. Students
will need to consult a faculty advisor at WSCC or an advisor at the intended
transfer institution for particular courses needed at an individual school.
The link for the WSCC department is:
http://www.ws.edu/humanities/art/.
Career and Major Information:
For a student with artistic talents, art education may be
a fulfilling career choice. The field often requires working with young people
and having effective communication skills. Assisting students in discovering
and developing an appreciation and talent for art while continuing to grow
artistically can be a rewarding endeavor. A willingness to relocate may
increase employment opportunities. An affinity for and understanding of child
and adolescent psychology and the ability to speak and write effectively are
necessary for this profession.
Fine artists communicate ideas, thoughts, and feelings
through artistic expressions, which may include painting, sculpting,
illustrating, work with ceramics, etc. A variety of materials can be used such
as oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, pencils, pen and ink, plaster, and
clay. Artists usually develop their skills through private lessons and perhaps
formal training obtained while pursuing a bachelors degree. According to the
Occupational Outlook Handbook 2002-2003 edition, keen competition is expected
for jobs in this field.
Students who major in art history may pursue a career as a
museum director or curator, an art critic, an art appraiser, or a buyer. A
graduate degree is often required for these positions.
Related Career
Titles:
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Advertising Artist
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Art
Therapist |
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Calligrapher
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Display
Designer |
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Airbrush Artist
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Textile
Designer |
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Mural Artist
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Assistant
Curator |
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Animator
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Audio/Visual
Designer |
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Art Conservator
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Medical
Illustrator |
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Art Consultant
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Billboard
Artist |
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Printing Layout Artist
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Book Illustrator |
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Art Critic
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Exhibit
Designer |
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Illustrator
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Book
Jacket Designer |
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Art Dealer
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Fabric
Designer |
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Art Director
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Costume
and Mask Designer |
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Set Designer
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Decorator |
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Jewelry Designer
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Art Teacher |
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Stained Glass Artist
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Web Sites:
The complete resource
for careers in the visual arts:
www.ArtCareer.net
Career alternatives for
art majors:
http://www.nd.edu/~crosenbe/jobs.html
The Art Association
http://www.artassociation.org/
Occupational Outlook
Handbook: Artists and Related Workers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm
Salary
Information:
Teachers – According to
the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2004-2005 the median annual earnings of
kindergarten, elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers ranged from
$39,810 to $44,340 in 2002.
Art Directors – The
median annual salary range was $44,740 to $85,010 in 2002.
Fine Artists – The
median annual salary range for salaried fine artists was between $23,970 and
$48,040 in 2002.
Salary figures quoted
are based on national figures. Local or regional salaries may be lower.
Citation: Bureau
of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook,
2004-05 Edition, Artists and Related Workers, on the Internet at
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm
