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Art
The Department of Art, part of a distinguished research and teaching university, believes that making art is an expansive process. The Department has a special responsibility to develop students' individual artistic practices as well as their critical understanding of art and design. We cultivate an inclusive atmosphere of diversity, discovery, experimentation, problem-solving, and creative thinking. The Department educates socially and culturally engaged artists and designers who comprehend and challenge definitions and assumptions with a wide spectrum of artistic production. Our graduates activate the future.
Eighteen full-time faculty members offer a broad program in fine and applied arts. These majors prepare students for such careers as studio artists, artists-in-residence, administrators in state and city art offices, gallery attendants, museum specialists, technical and digital photographers, and jewelry and clothing designers. Many fine artists continue their development in graduate programs in order to pursue a university teaching career. Students interested in the applied arts can major in visual communications to become graphic designers, web designers, illustrated or applied photographers. The employment outlook for jobs in the artistic fields varies with disciplines of specialization, individual talent, and motivation. Job opportunities are best in and around major metropolitan areas. Applied artists face keen competition without specialized training and superior ability. For more information, contact Janet Hethorn, Chairperson, Department of Art, 104 Recitation Hall, 831-2244.
Sample Job Titles
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry
Level |
Further Education/Experience
Often
Required |
| *illustrator |
*museum curator |
| *photographer |
*architect |
| *graphic designer |
*industrial designer |
| *advertising artist |
*art appraiser |
| *art teacher |
*art therapist |
| *assistant art director
|
*medical illustrator |
Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 14 for additional related careers.
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in Internships,
Field Experience Placements and Alumni Mentor Network.
- Sample Field Experiences Available:Madina-Beetia Art and Design, Newark
Business Association, National Aquarium in Baltimore
Some Employers of Art Majors
* museums
* advertising agencies
* art studios
* motion picture studios
* interior design firms
* furniture development
* publishing firms
* business and industry
* manufacturers
* magazines/newspapers
Other Sources of Information
3D Cafe
www.3dcafe.net
AAAA-Firststates Council American Association of Advertising Agencies
www.aaaa.org
American Art Therapy Association
www.arttherapy.org
American Association of Museums
www.aam-us.org
Animation World Network
www.awn.com
ArtHire.com
www.arthire.com
Artist Resources
www.art.net/links/artref/resources.html
ArtJob Online
www.artjob.com
Arts in Delaware
www.artsdel.org
Arts Opportunities
www.artsopportunities.org
Creative Hot List
www.creativehotlist.com
Electronic Arts Jobs
http://jobs.ea.com
Freelancers.com
www.freelancers.com
Global Museum
www.globalmuseum.org
Graphic Arts Guild
www.gag.org
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance's Job Bank
www.philaculture.org/jobs/job.cfm
Museum Employment Resources Center (MERC)
www.museum-employment.com
MuseumJobs.com
www.museumjobs.com
National Art Education Association
www.naea-reston.org
National Press Photographers Association
www.nppa.org
NYFA Interactive (New York Foundation for the Arts)
www.nyfa.org
Society for News Design
www.snd.org
Society of Illustrators
www.societyillustrators.org
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Resources for Finding Employment
Found at the Career Services Center's Career Library (first floor):
- Blue Hen Careers -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
- Careers for Culture Lovers and Other Artsy
Types (CSE 21)
- Careers for Shutterbugs & Other Candid Types
(CSE 23)
- Careers in Focus - Photography (CSE 24)
- Opportunities in Photography Careers (CSE
24.5)
- Your Career in Animation (CSE 25)
- The Fine Artist's Career Guide- Art (CSE 25.5)
- Careers in Focus - Art (CSE 26)
- Top Careers for Art Graduates (CSE 26.5)
- Careers in Art (CSE 27)
- The Art Therapy Sourcebook (CSE 28)
- Great Jobs for Art Majors (CSE 29)
- Career Opportunities in Art (CSE 30)
- Career Opportunities in the Visual Arts (CSE 32.5)
- Careers in Focus - Design (CSE 35)
- Opportunities in Commercial Art and Graphic
Design Careers (CSE 36)
- Becoming a Graphic Designer (CSE 37)
- Graduate Programs in the Humanities, Arts
& Social Sciences (GS 20)
- www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html
CSC's Internet Resources
Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies
for Contacting Employers, Graduate School Information and where to get assistance
is available in the CAREER LIBRARY located at 401
Academy Street.
Last updated: December 15, 2011 (CH)
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