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Careers in Art Studios

Art Studio Careers
The Studio program of study consists of an initial exploration and preparation in arts concepts and theories, professional media, and artistic development combined with a more specific concentration. Students are encouraged to develop a personal style as they explore the creative process and the nature of artistic meaning. Areas of concentration include: Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Electronic Intermedia, and Multimedia.

Career Opportunities
Advertising
Animation
Art Buyer
Art Direction
Auctioneering
Art Therapist
Commercial Illustrator Computer Graphics
Design
Greeting Card Designer
Historical Preservation
Magazines & Publishing
Promotions
Retail Management Technical Illustrator

Skills and Abilities
Good sense of imagination and originality
Desire to create
Ability to work independently
Strong sense of color, design, line and form
Ability to accept criticism and resolve issues
Project management skills
Dedication and confidence
Personal initiative to enter the art field

Additional Information in the CRC Library
Career Choices For the 90's: Art
Communications and the Arts
For The Working Artist
Opportunities In Commercial Art & Graphic
Opportunities in Craft Careers
Opportunities in Visual Arts Careers
The Business of Being an Artist
Great Jobs for Art Majors
Becoming a Graphic Designer
Outlook Occupational Outlook Handbook

Professional Organizations
Allied Artists of American
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003
(212) 582-6411
College Art Association
275 7th Avenue 5th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 691-1051
  American Society of Artists
P.O. Box 1326
Palatine, IL 60078
(312) 751-2500

On-Campus Contacts
Career Resource Center
1st Floor, Reitz Union
(352) 392-1601
8:00 am- 5:00 pm M-F
www.crc.ufl.edu
College of Fine Arts
Student Support Center
101 FAA
(352) 392-0207
www.arts.ufl.edu
School of Art & Art History
302 FAC
Phone: (352) 392-0211
www.arts.ufl.edu/art/

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.

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