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ART is 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.  
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Related Career Titles (To research these titles and more go to:
Occupational Outlook Handbook)
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: For more information on salaries click here
Accordi
ng 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.

Link To UNF Academic Program
The Department of
Art and Design at the University of North Florida offers
two degrees
: A Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with tracks in:
- Art History, BA
- Ceramics/Sculpture, BA, BFA
- Graphic Design, BFA
- Multimedia, BFA
- Painting/Drawing, BA, BFA
- Photography, BA

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 To Professional Associations

American Ceramic Society
American Institute of Graphic Arts
American Society of Interior Designers
Art Dealers Association of America
College Art Association
Fine Arts Association
Professional Photographers of America

Required Skills
-Detail-oriented
-Being Resourceful
-Creative Thinking
-Equanimity


Links to Graduate Schools
www.gradschools.com- Comprehensive website for Graduate School Information
www.Petersons.com- Petersons Guides to Graduate School Information

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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