Art
Major
What is
Art?
An arts program focuses on an individual's
development of their imagination and creative thinking
processes through one or more artistic means of expression.
It helps students express themselves aesthetically and
imaginatively by using the language of visual form and
symbolic expression. It nurtures creative discovery and
provides an understanding of art and artists in an historical
context. A major in art is for those who are interested
in becoming professional artists, teachers or scholars
focusing on artistic media such as painting, sculpture,
film studies and photography. Art is an important means
for creating and relaying ideas, thereby affecting our
culture.
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What
are Some Specializations Within this Broad Major?
MyMajors.com cannot pinpoint your interests
beyond recommending this general major. Various specializations
related to this major may be offered by colleges and universities.
These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest
to you. A few of the specializations related to this field
include, but are not limited to:
Painting |
Art
Conservation |
Design |
Industrial
Design |
Art
Education |
Drawing |
Music |
Art
History |
Fashion
Design |
Art
Therapy |
Film |
Photography |
Ceramics |
Fine
Arts |
Print
Making |
Creative
Writing |
Graphic
Design |
Sculpture |
Dance |
Illustration |
Theatre |
Museum
Administration |
Arts
Management |
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What
Kinds of Students Major in Art?
Art as a major encompasses many topics.
Therefore, there is a wide range of individuals who will
enjoy taking art as a major. Artistic individuals are
able to draw, paint write or design are primary candidates
for this major. They may also have a keen sense of music
and know how to play an instrument. Hobbies for art students
may involve playing music, painting, attending plays,
attending the theater, analyzing movies, writing creatively,
drawing, or reading.
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What
Courses Do Art Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for majors vary considerably among institutions.
Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth
of topics you are likely to experience were you to major
in this field.
Ceramics |
History
of Art |
Visual
Arts |
Drawing |
Painting |
Water
Color |
Foreign
Languages |
Print
Making |
Western
Art |
Graphic |
Design |
Sculpture |
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about the forecasted demand for a particular profession?
Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions
are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you
to search on a particular job, whether listed here or
not, to give you this information.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
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What
Types of Positions do Art Majors Take After College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
Advertising |
Art |
Business
Law |
Animation |
Desktop
Publishing |
Special
Effects |
Art
Teacher |
Illustration |
Web
Design |
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Related
Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, you might want to begin
with the following web sites. Also check the departmental
web sites of colleges and universities, which offer this
major.
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University
Departments to Consider
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and you in your search for the best major available. They
offer excellent curriculums in well-rounded programs for
you to consider.
Other fine institutions offering this
major offer excellent programs to consider.
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