Art Education Careers |
Art Education is designed for students who plan to teach art in K-12
grades in public and private schools. This program is offered in conjunction
with the College of Education and prepares students for certification
as teachers of art. The program combines a conceptual and skill focus
and is concentrated in five areas: art production, aesthetics, art history,
art curriculum, and methodology.
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Career Opportunities |
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Elementary Teacher
High School Teacher
Educational Program Development
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Educational Publisher
Textbook Illustrator
Children’s Book Illustrator
Consultant |
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Art Director
Recreational Program
Development
Public Health Specialist |
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Skills and Abilities |
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Artistic Ability
Interest in children and adolescents
Creativity and enthusiasm
Ability to motivate children |
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Able to design tasks at various skill levels
Strong communication skills
Physical stamina
Patience with frequent repetition |
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Additional Information in the CRC Library |
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Career Choices For The 90's: Art
Communications and the Arts
For The Working Artist
Opportunities In Commercial Art & Graphic Opportunities In Crafts
Careers |
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Opportunities In Visual Arts Careers
The Business Of Being An Artist
Great Jobs for Art Majors
Becoming a Graphic Designer
Occupational Outlook Handbook |
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Professional Organizations |
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National Art Education Association
1916 Association Drive
Reston, VA 22091
(703) 860-8000 |
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National Association for the
Education of Young Children
1509 19th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 232-8777 |
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On-Campus Contacts |
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Career Resource Center
1st Floor, Reitz Union
(352) 392-1601
8:00 am- 5:00 pm M-F
www.crc.ufl.edu |
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College of Fine Arts
Student Support Center
101 FAA
(352) 392-0207
www.arts.ufl.edu |
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School of Art & Art History
302 FAC
Phone: (352) 392-0211
www.arts.ufl.edu/art/ |
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Come to the CRC the 1st floor of the Reitz Union
to learn more about internship and experiential learning opportunities,
the career planning process, occupational outlook and labor market trends,
job search strategies, company and organizational information, and full
time career opportunities. |
