So you are interested in … Art?
An art-based degree can be what you make of it. There are also often intern opportunities to gain work experience to help with employability, and in fact most art university courses often have very high employment rates when students have finished their degree because of this.
So you are interested in … Art?
You could study … Ceramics, Fine Art, Sculpture, Photography, Illustration, Textiles, History of Art, Animation, Printmaking Related subjects: Design, Architecture, Fashion, Interior Design, Marketing
If I study an art subject at university – what do I do? Your first year is often quite structured giving you experience in the various subject areas within your art area. Spending majority of your time creating your own artwork but also analysing art itself and understanding different artists and their work.
You are expected to be independent and selfmotivated though there are lecturers and personal tutors on hand to provide guidance and advice. There will also be opportunities to work on group projects.
Depending on the subject, most universities with art-based courses will have studios and art facilities with 24 hour access. You will also have field trips to galleries( both in the UK and abroad) and guest lectures from artists working in your field.
Apprenticeships available? Content / Marketing Apprentice( level 3) Cultural learning and participation officer( level 3) Curator( level 7)
Personal skills: Imaginative, communication, time management, resilience, eye for detail, flexibility, presentation skills, self-motivated, critical thinking
Subjects needed: An art related qualification and a portfolio is normally needed. Most art courses will require you to have some form of interview and want you to show your passion for the subject. Based on this you will get an offer and it can really vary from course to course.
What are the Job Opportunities? Art therapist, art teacher, freelance artist, ceramics designer, community arts worker, gallery work, illustrator, interior designer, photographer, marketing, fashion designer
Useful websites www. theartcareerproject. com / careers www. the-aop. org www. theaoi. com www. thecreativeindustries. co. uk www. creativeskillset. org https:// www. artsjobs. org. uk /
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