Opportunities in Visual Arts Careers

by Salmon, Mark; Barrett, Bill

• ISBN13: 9780658010569
• ISBN10: 0658010565
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-04-03
• Publisher: MCG

Summary

Opportunities in Visual Arts Careers offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers in the field of visual arts. The book includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.

Table of Contents

About the Author	v
Foreword	vi
Acknowledgments	viii
Introduction	ix
Art, Culture, and the Economy	1	(10)
What is art? Expression and profession
The creative link
Creativity and Careers	11	(14)
A commitment to art
Hard work
Self-discipline
Talent
Creative intelligence
Sources of ideas and inspiration
Language and concept visualization
Developing an idea
Evolving and experimenting
The craftsmanship of art
Computers in art
Art as a Profession	25	(12)
Why art is a profession
Two traditions in art
The fine arts
The applied arts
Wearing two hats
A career in art
Careers in Fine Art	37	(19)
The gallery system
Specialized galleries
Art museums
Art consultants
On-line galleries
Private collectors
The economic role of critics
Art styles and the art market
The market value of art
Educational credentials
Grants and other funding sources
Alternative sources of income
Careers in Design Companies	56	(27)
Graphic design
Advertising design
Interior design
Fashion design
Freelance Design	83	(19)
Illustration
Photography
Teaching Art and Art Therapy	102	(18)
Art education
Teaching art in college
Art therapy
The Education of Artists	120	(21)
Private art instruction
Credit and noncredit college classes
On-line art instruction
Art college and university programs
Choosing an art school
Getting into an art college
Scholarships and loans
B.F.A. degree programs
M.F.A. degree programs
Appendix A: Recommended Reading	141	(6)
Books
Periodicals
Appendix B: Professional Organizations	147