Camenson, Blythe

Careers in art / Blythe Camenson - 2nd ed. - New York : McGraw-Hill, c2007 - vii, 201 p. ; 24 cm. - Professional careers series .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-194)

1. Introduction to the field -- Art as a collaborative effort -- Is an art degree necessary? -- Choosing the right art program -- Sample art programs -- Career options -- Sample job listings -- Your job search -- 2. Graphic arts -- What graphic artists do -- Working lifestyles -- Employment settings -- The qualifications you’ll need -- The job hunt -- Getting ahead -- Income -- Career outlook -- Interviews -- 3. Fine arts -- Goals -- The disciplines -- Getting ahead -- Working lifestyles -- Interviews -- Employment settings -- Living history museums -- Interviews -- The qualifications you’ll need -- Career outlook -- Income -- 4. Art education -- The qualifications you’ll need -- Getting ahead -- Employment settings -- Working conditions -- The job hunt -- Career outlook -- Earnings -- Interviews -- 5. Museum studies -- The history of art museums -- Types of art museums -- Job titles in art museums -- Training and qualifications -- The job hunt -- Earnings -- Interviews -- 6. Art sales -- Jobs in art galleries -- The training you’ll need -- Earnings -- Starting your own gallery -- Interviews -- 7. Additional career options in art -- Art appraisal -- Art authentication -- Interview -- Art storage and transportation -- Auctions -- Appendix A. Professional associations -- Appendix B. Art schools -- Appendix C. Art museums -- Appendix D. Art books -- Appendix E. Art fairs and expos

9780071467728 (alk. paper) 0071467726 (alk. paper)


Art--Vocational guidance--United States