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职业生涯
相关的技能
Undergraduates who study art 历史 develop many skills including:
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to analyze texts and visual art
- Good decision making skills
- Strong research and writing skills
- Strong work ethic and professional skills
- Adaptive imaginative and creative skills
联系
Career Industry Liaison
克里斯蒂德沃
(309) 438-2200
223 Bone Student Center
Internship Coordinator
南希Fewkes
(309) 438-5621
Center for Visual Arts 204
Being Successful in the Field
An undergraduate degree in 艺术历史 is good preparation not only for graduate study in art 历史 and visual culture but also the fields of law, 历史, 人类学, 考古, 艺术管理, 博物馆研究, 图书馆学.
艺术历史 graduates have successful careers working in libraries (including special collections and archives), (博物馆馆长, 教育家), and galleries; they work in the legal field (art law), with governmental agencies, 作为古董商, 在出版方面.
There are many things 艺术历史 majors and minors can do while working toward their undergraduate degree. These include: joining art-related student organizations and some professional organizations (many have student-level memberships), volunteering with area arts organizations, seeking out student internships both locally and nationally, investigating study abroad programs, working with faculty on independent research projects, and conducting informational interviews with professionals in areas of interest to learn more about opportunities and strategies for success in these fields. Many of the careers listed above require graduate degrees. 记住这一点, by the end of their junior and beginning of their senior year, students should be actively investigating graduate programs in their chosen area of interest. Upon graduation, graduates should continue to pursue many of these activities.
To be successful in the field, graduates should join art-related professional organizations, volunteer with fundraising efforts for the arts, gain experience through internships, and conduct informational interviews with professionals in areas of interest to learn more about opportunities and strategies for these areas.
相关领域
Art 博物馆/画廊
- 博物馆教育工作者
- 管理员
- 策展人
- 枕
- 注册商
- Collections Management Officer
- 编辑器
- 研究员
- Developer/Fundraiser
- Public Relations Officer
- Exhibit Designer/Preparator
- 档案管理员
- Visual Resources 策展人
- 导游/讲师
雇主
- Government or private museums
- 历史遗迹
- Local historical societies
- 画廊
- College and universities
- 艺术团体
策略
- Earn an advanced degree in an academic discipline or 博物馆研究 for greater career opportunities.
- Intern or volunteer in an art museum. Develop strength in art 历史 areas.
- Enhance computer skills.
- Earn a business minor.
- Acquire strong skills in research, fund-raising, speaking, and writing.
- Develop good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well on teams.
教育
- Secondary School Teacher
- College/University Professor
- 艺术图书管理员
- 博物馆教育工作者
- Visual Resources 策展人
- 讲师/导游
雇主
- 艺术学校
- Public and private schools (K-12)
- Colleges and universities
- Adult and community programs
- 库
- 博物馆
- Alternative schools
策略
- Earn an advanced degree in an academic discipline or 博物馆研究 for greater career opportunities.
- Obtain certification for public school teaching.
- Graduate degree usually required for post-secondary teaching.
- Develop a specialty area.
- Work or volunteer as a tutor, camp counselor, Big Brother/Sister, or after-school program counselor.
- Become a member of art clubs.
- Obtain substitute-teaching experience.
- Develop strength in art 历史 areas.
媒体及销售
- 编辑器
- 艺术记者
- 艺术评论家
- 自由撰稿人
- Antiques/Books/Prints Dealer
- Art Advisor/Consultant
- 画廊的老板
- 艺术管理员
- 艺术代理
- 艺术的买家
- 房地产评估师
- 售经理
雇主
- Corporate media departments
- Federal, state, and local government
- 非营利性机构
- Art-related publications
- 出版社
- 新闻papers and magazines
- Internet media companies
- Hotel and corporate collections
- 拍卖行
策略
- Compile an up-to-date portfolio of your writing.
- Develop strong computer skills.
- Work on student publications.
- Gain experience through internships in media or related areas.
- Supplement curriculum with courses in business, journalism, or broadcasting/electronic media.
- Develop good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well on teams.