What Can I Do With A Major In Art and Art History
The creation of art and the study of art go hand in hand at Ursinus College. A Bachelor’s degree in Art will qualify one for work as an illustrator, photographer, graphic designer, advertising artist, art teacher, and assistant art director. Graduates with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History are equipped for a wide range of professional careers - in museums, galleries, auction houses or publishing. Master’s degree allow for more opportunities as a museum curator, architect, industrial designer, art appraiser, art therapist or medical illustrator.
Career Planning
- Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Handbook
- Career Assessment Tools & Tests via Quintcareers.com
- Career Project
- Career Thoughts
- Creative Career Search
- Major Resource kits via University of Delaware
- Major Resources via UNC - Wilmington
- Visual Arts Career Guide
- What Can I Do With A Major In Art
Professional Associations
- American Art Therapy Association
- American Alliance of Museums
- American Craft Council
- American Institute of Graphic Arts
- American Society of Media Photographers
- Animation World Network
- Association of Medical Illustrators
- College Art Association
- Industrial Designers Society of America
- National Cartoonists Society
- National Press Photographers Association
- Society of American Archivists
- Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
- The Society of Illustrators
Miscellaneous
- Alliance of Artists Communities
- Art Grant Opportunities on the Internet
- ArtSource
- Fashion Net
- Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
- National Endowment for the Arts
- National Gallery of Art
- New York Foundation for the Arts
- The Center for Emerging Arts™ (CFEVA)
- The World Museum Community
- Women’s Studio Workshop
- World Wide Art Resources
Related Career Titles
- Antiques Dealer Illustrator
- Architect Interior Designer
- Art Appraiser Medical Illustrator
- Art Director Middle School Teacher
- Art Law Model Maker
- Art Publications Museum Curator
- Art Restorer Package Designer
- Art Teacher Painter
- Art Therapist Sculptors
- Cartoonist (Publications) Set Designer
- Commercial Designer Set Illustrator
- Exhibit Designer Teacher
- Fashion Artist Technical Illustrator
- Fashion Designer Textile Designer
- Fine Artist Toy Designer
- Furniture Designer Web Art Director
- Graphic Designer
This is just a sampling of titles, for a more comprehensive list and details on the professions including employment outlook and salary information, log into the Focus Program.