What Can I Do With A Major In Art
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Overview | Return to top
Art is a necessary component of a complete life; moreover, it is an essential element of a quality liberal education. The primary objective of the art discipline is to provide opportunities for all students to develop aesthetic awareness. The study of art and artists is a continuing search for ultimate meaning. A major in art is offered for students who possess the interest, potential and motivation for creative production. The major is preparation for graduate study, employment and life-long learning.
Major fields of study include fine arts and graphic design. Courses in aesthetics and the history of art support a curriculum that is technically and conceptually integrated. Classes with low student-teacher ratios optimize learning atmospheres in which students interact with one another and individual attention is maximized.
Career Titles | Return to top
Employers | Return to top
- Adult and Community Programs
- Advertising Agencies
- Antique Dealers
- Apparel Manufacturers/Textile Mills
- Architectural Firms
- Archives
- Art Galleries
- Art Management Firms
- Art Schools
- Art Studios
- Arts Associations
- Arts Councils
- Arts Foundations
- Auction Galleries
- Colleges/Universities
- Computer Graphics Firms
- Court System
- Cultural Affairs Agencies
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- Dance and Theatre Companies
- Department Stores
- Design Firms
- Design Studios
- Engineering Corporations
- Entertainment Industry
- Fashion Design Companies
- Galleries
- Graphic Design Studios
- Greeting Card Company
- Historic Preservation & Firms
- Historical Societies
- Interior Design Firms
- Libraries
- Magazines/Newspapers
- Manufacturers
- Media Organizations
- Museums
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- National Archives & Records Administration
- National Endowment for the Arts
- National Endowment for the Humanities
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Parks and Recreation Centers
- Performing Arts Centers
- Photographic Studios
- Private/Public Schools
- Production Companies
- Public Relations Firms
- Publishing Firms
- Self-Employment/Freelance
- Television/Motion Picture Industry
- Textile Companies
- Theatre Companies
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Skills | Return to top
- Ability to accept criticism, or even rejection, and use it to enhance further performance
- Ability to create original artwork
- Ability to generate design ideas
- Adaptability
- Aesthetic judgement
- Analytical and spatial skills
- Appraisal and cataloging ability
- Appreciation of aesthetics
- Attention to detail
- Awareness of art over time
- Awareness of other cultures
- Basic reading, writing and editing skills
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- Capacity to work independently with little direction
- Communicate ideas through various materials
- Communicates ideas and emotions creatively
- Critical Analysis
- Desire to share beauty with the world.
- Familiarity of multiple art mediums and methods of art creation
- Flexibility
- Imagination and creativityInterpersonal skills Interpretive skills
- Makes critical observations and appropriate decisions
- Meets deadlines
- Open-mindedness
- Oral communication skills
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- Organizational skills
- Patience
- Perseverance
- Possesses aptitude for spatial relationships
- Possesses good finger and manual dexterity
- Recognizes differences in shapes, shading, and color
- Research
- Self-discipline
- Superior critical analysis and observation skills
- Work ethic
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Salary Information | Return to top
NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) Summer 2012 Average Starting Salary:
- Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree: $34,800
Average Salary of SNC Art Graduate:
- 2009: Under $10,000
- 2010: $25,000 - $30,000
- 2011: $25,001 - $35,000
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Graduate Data | Return to top
The job titles and employers listed below are a sample of the results from the annual St. Norbert College Career Services graduate follow-up survey for the Classes of 2003-2011.
Job Titles
- Administrative Assistant
- Artist
- Associate Art Director
- Clinical Photographer
- Communications Assistant
- Communications Specialist
- Designer
- Digital Arts Specialist
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- Finishing Technician
- Graphic Artist
- Graphic Designer
- Graphic Technician
- Graphic Design Specialist
- Junior Art Director
- Landscape Designer
- Marketing Director
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- Presentation Design Specialist
- Production Artist
- Project Manager
- Search Marketing Specialist
- Senior Graphic Designer
- Senior Imaging Technician
- Web Designer
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Employers
- Adserps
- Bay Area Humane Society
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Chicago Tribune
- Colorado Mountain New Media
- Computer Science Corporation
- Enzymatic Therapy
- Digital River
- Green Bay Press Gazette
- Humana
- Infusion
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- Kenosha Newspaper
- Kohl's Corporation
- LaForce
- Leslie Hindman Auction House
- Midwest Masonry, Inc.
- Milwaukee Institute of Art
- Moxie Creative Studio
- Oberstadt Landscaping
- Perception LLC
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- Point de Vue Communications & PDV Foundation
- Quad Graphics
- SMS
- Special T Designs
- St. Norbert College
- The Karma Group
- United Health Group
- Van's Heating & Air Conditioning
- Video Dreams Advertising
- Want Ad Publications
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Graduate Programs
Graduate School
Alumni/Intern Profiles | Return to top
Alumni Profiles Kathleen Caylor
Olivia Dart Chris Graham Nora Graham Jessica Novitsky Nick Patton
Intern Profiles
Kelly Armer
Scott Werley
Links of Interest | Return to top
Career Information Art History Network
Art History Resources
Art History Resources on the Web Art Museum Network Art on the Net Art Source Journals Online Art TherapyCommunication Arts Graduate Programs in ArtNational Association of Schools of Art and Design Riley Guide to the Arts
USC Art Resources
Professional Associations
American Art Therapy Association
American Film Institute
American Institute of Graphic Arts
American Society of Furniture Designers
Association of Medical Illustrators
College Art Association
Computer Graphics and Interactive Technology Association
Exhibit Designers and Producers Association
Graphic Arts Guild
Industrial Designers Society of America
National Art Education Association
National Cartoonists Society
National Press Photographers Association
Society of Illustrators
Society of Publications Designers
Theatre Communications Group
Visual Effects Society
Jobs & Internships
Animation Jobs
Art Design Career & Employment
Art Job
ARTSEARCH (username = careers@snc.edu; password = sncsearch)
Creative Hot List
Electronic Arts Jobs
Museum Jobs
Additional Information | Return to top
SNC Art Department Major Requirements Academic Advising Career Services Job Search Links
Disclaimer: The information included on this page is not all-inclusive. You are encouraged to utilize additional online and print resources when researching majors and careers. Some of the careers listed may require additional education, training, development, licenses and/or certifications. If you feel something should be added, changed, updated or removed, please contact Career Services. The content included on this page will be updated annually each summer. Please contact Career Services if you have any questions about the information on this page or to schedule an appointment.
