ARTis
the study of the various creative means of expressing
human thoughts, interests, attitudes, emotions and ideas.There are a variety of career paths to choose
from when entering into the field of art.Which area you decide to go into can be determined
by what skills you possess, your area of interest, the
amount of time you are willing to devote, and the setting
which you prefer to work in.The University of North Florida has concentrations
on art history, ceramics and sculpture, and painting
and drawing.
FINE ART is
analyzed and enjoyed in museums, art galleries, public
buildings, homes, and a variety of other settings.It is a creation of original works of art through
expressions of ideas, thoughts, and feelings, using a
variety of materials and methods.The University of North Florida enables one to specialize in the
fields of ceramics/sculpture, graphic design, multimedia,
painting/drawing, and photography.
Antique
Dealer
Art Critic
Art Dealer
Art Historian
Art Preservationist
Art Teacher
Art Therapist
Calligrapher
Caricaturist
Cartoonist
Catalog Illustrator
Ceramist
College Art Instructor
Conservator and Restorer
Costume Designer
Courtroom Sketcher
Display Design
Fashion Designer
Film Animation Artist
Film Artist
Floral Designer
Framer
Furniture Designer
Game Designer
Gemologist
Glass Blower
Graphic Designer
Greeting Card Artist
Illustrator
Interior Designer
Jewelry Designer
Muralist
Museum Curator
Painter
Photojournalist Fashion
Photographer
Potter
Printmaker
Product and Food Photographer
Scenic Designer
Sculptor
Typical Employers/Work Settings
Apparel Manufacturers
Art Councils
Art Galleries
Art Studios
Auction Houses
Design Firms
Film/Motion Picture Companies
Interior Design Departments
Museums
Private Art Schools
Private/local Arts Councils
Publishing Companies
Publishing Houses
Rehabilitation Centers
Self-Employed
Schools/Universities
Television Industry
Trade Magazines
Beginning
Salary Range:
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According
to the National Association of Colleges and Employers
(NACE) Spring 2007 Salary Survey, beginning salaries
for graduates with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of
Fine Arts degree, on an average
start at about $28,000 a year.
This program is designed to concentrate on the background
of art to provide preparation to complete the first
level of professional education in visual arts.The program helps to develop artistic awareness,
studio competence and historic and philosophical perspectives.
Links
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