WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN... ART

1. WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN...ART www.sc.edu/career

2. art The quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance.* *Art." Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 24 Jul. 2009. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/brows Last updated 3/2011 by A. Bervine

3. Art Majors Are • Creative problem solvers • Design-conscious • Experimenters • Self-disciplined • Visually aware • Open to criticism and discussion • Aware of historical and cultural contexts ...and more

4. Specializations • Art Education • Art History • Art Studio • Media Art

5. 1. Art Education • A broad overview of visual art principles, with examples from the history of art including viewing, interpreting, producing art. Methods of teaching art criticism and production to children and young adults. • Prepares one for work in museums, galleries, non-profit organizations, business, government, and education.

6. 2. Art History • A broad overview of world art history drawing upon art, history, archaeology, anthropology, psychology, and other disciplines with emphasis on visual skills and verbalization of the visual. • Can prepare one for work in museums, historical societies, historic sites, business, government, archives, and education.

7. 3. Art Studio • A broad overview of visual thinking and principles of design along with theories of color, composition, history and production using a variety of two and three-dimensional mediums. • Can prepare one for work in museums, galleries, government, business, publishing, archives, design, fashion, and education.

8. 4. Media Art • A broad overview of art history and appreciation of film, photography, audio, and video production. Sound and visual thinking and its applications in electrographic and photographic media production. • Can prepare one for work in television and print media production, galleries, archives, publishing firms, and all areas of design.

9. MMA Art Degrees Available At The University Of South Carolina • MFA • MAT • IMA • MA • BFA

10. Art Education • Art History Art At The University Of South Carolina • The department of Art is divided into four divisions • Studio Art • Media Arts

11. Art At The University Of South Carolina

12. Art At The University Of South Carolina Graduate Options

13. Art Majors Develop Skills In • Originating new ideas • Communicating ideas graphically • Interpreting visual and audio instruction • Visualizing and evaluating works to weigh esthetic alternatives • Adapting techniques, tools, and materials to fit context and goals • Designing products to meet needs and tastes • Using visuals to enhance written messages • Illustrating literary work to fit mood

14. Art Majors Develop Skills In • Criticizing, evaluating and explaining works of art • Verbally communicating principles, skills, and appreciation of art to others • Using two and three-dimensional techniques to show relationship, color and contrast for visual impact

15. Employment Settings • Design/Publishing: Drawing from the areas of sociology, psychology, and anthropology work makes use of graphic design, illustration, and imagery to match product form with utility. This is done through the use of color, shape, texture, typography, composition, and integration of images with text. Specializations exist within most consumer goods areas.

16. Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Design/Publishing • Animator • Art/creative director • Arts critic • Art historian • Computer designer • Drafter • Entertainment designer • Fashion designer • Instrument maker • Interior designer • Layout manager • Magazine researcher • Medical illustrator • Product merchandiser • Photojournalist • Textile designer • Video producer

17. Employment Settings • Education: In both private and public kindergarten through twelfth-grade classrooms, as well as in colleges and universities educators instruct students in the fundamental concepts of art including color, design, production, appreciation, and history.

18. Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Education • Art Administrator • Art Director • Art Historian • Art Librarian • Art Therapist • Cinematographer • Curator • Curriculum Developer • Docent • Exhibit Designer • Graphist • Museum Conservator • Professor • Photojournalist • Photo Researcher • Technical Illustrator • Teacher • Topographer

19. Employment Settings • Galleries/Museums: Work deals with the conception and implementation of exhibit design, conservation, and administration. Professionals utilize strong backgrounds in art history and business to research and manage collections. Specialists are often employed for the purposes of developing and supervising special events, education, and fundraising programs.

20. Sample Occupational Titles Associated WithGalleries/Museums • Curator • Display Artist • Docent • Exhibit Designer • Fundraiser • Museum Tour Guide • Researcher • Topographer Appraiser Art Dealer Art Historian Arts Administrator Artifact Preservationist Conservator Copy Writer Creative Director

21. Distribution Of Employed Persons With A Bachelor’s Degree In Art (Visual), By Sector Source: Fogg, N.P, Harrington, P.E. & Harrington, T.F, (2004). College Majors Handbook (2nd ed). Indianapolis, IN: Jist Publishing.

22. TOP 10 Occupations That Employ Persons With Only A Bachelor’s Degree In Art Top and mid-level managers, executives Free-lance artists Teachers Sales (including retail) Museum technicians Marketing, sales management Writers, advertising and public relations specialists Low-level managers (program managers) Low-level administrators (assistant curators) Gallery owners Source: Fogg, N.P, Harrington, P.E. & Harrington, T.F, (2004). College Majors Handbook (2nd ed). Indianapolis, IN: Jist Publishing.

23. Strategies For Developing Skills To Get The Job You Want • Intern in an art museum or gallery • Develop strength in areas of art history • Learn computer and clerical skills • Minor in a secondary area of interest like psychology, anthropology, or business • Acquire strong verbal and written communication abilities • Practice public speaking • Participate in art exhibitions • Secure guild and organization membership

24. Strategies For Developing Skills To Get The Job You Want • Develop an alternative means of supplementing your income as “insurance” • Learn how to write grants • Prepare a diversified portfolio of your work • Volunteer or work with children • Work on the layout or design of a campus publication • Take courses in photography • Do free-lancing • Obtain training and experience in various art media

25. Books And Web Resources Web Resources College Art Association - http://www.collegeart.org/ National Endowment for the Arts - http://arts.endow.gov/resources/disciplines/index.html Books Careers in art: an illustrated guide - by Gerald Brommer Art that pays: the emerging artist's guide to making a living- by Adele Slaughter

26. Resources For More Information Department of Art http://www.cas.sc.edu/art/ Career Center Library http://www.sc.edu/career/Library/library.html Art Related Websites http://www.sc.edu/career/la/art.html CAS Career Development Website www.sc.edu/career/cascdp/

27. Career Center Contact Information University of South Carolina Career Center 6th Floor, H. William Close Building (BA Building) Columbia, SC 29208 Phone: (803) 777-7280 On-call counseling without an appointment: M - F, 1:00 am - 4:00 pm (Summer and holiday hours may differ, please check the website at www.sc/edu/career)