Opportunities in Visual Arts Careers

by Mark Salmon

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071394772
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	04/21/2001
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	443 KB

About the Author

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Table of Contents

	About the Author	v
	Foreword	vi
	Acknowledgments	viii
	Introduction	ix
1.	Art, Culture, and the Economy	1
	What is art?
	Expression and profession
	The creative link
2.	Creativity and Careers	11
	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
3.	Art as a Profession	25
	Why art is a profession
	Two traditions in art
	The fine arts
	The applied arts
	Wearing two hats
	A career in art
4.	Careers in Fine Art	37
	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
5.	Careers in Design Companies	56
	Graphic design
	Advertising design
	Interior design
	Fashion design
6.	Freelance Design	83
	Illustration
	Photography
7.	Teaching Art and Art Therapy	102
	Art education
	Teaching art in college
	Art therapy
8.	The Education of Artists	120
	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
	Books
	Periodicals
Appendix B	Professional Organizations	147