Major Discovery Series
Studio Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio Art
With Concentrations in: Digital Media, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, or Sculpture
Artists create images or objects to communicate ideas, thoughts, or feelings using a variety of techniques and media.
As a studio art major, you will be guided by practicing professional artists as you explore drawing, painting,
photography, printmaking, sculpture and digital media. You will develop an area of specialty in one of these major
mediums in depth, so that you will graduate as a painter, sculptor, photographer, printmaker or draftsman. You will
also develop visual understanding, critical thinking skills and knowledge applicable to a wide variety of careers.
Career themes associated with Studio Art
Common interests of Studio Art majors
Artistic, Social, and Enterprising
 Working part-time or volunteering in an art
Related skills, values, and qualities
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 Ability to communicate ideas, thoughts, and
feelings visually
 Ability to think creatively
 Strong sense of craftsmanship and manual dexterity
 Familiarity with traditional art approaches as well as
other new and digital media
 Intuition and innovation in understanding and
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extracting ideas to generate visual concepts
Organization and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and networking skills
High degree of commitment to field of study.
Ability to compete in a changing market that is
exciting and highly competitive
studio, museum, or advertising agency
Photography
Digital imaging
Drawing and painting
Attending art shows and other visual art events
Traveling
For more information about the major
Contact the Fine Arts Department,
115 Sharadin, 610-683-4540,
or visit www.kutztown.edu/StudioArt
KU Majors related to Studio Art
Art Education, Communication Design, Crafts
Courses Studio Art majors typically enjoy
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Art
Art History
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Watercolors
Printmaking
Digital Media
Artistic students may also be interested in:
Advertising*, Electronic Media, Elementary
Education, English, German, International Studies*,
Library Science, Literature*, Music, Music Education,
PA German Studies*, Philosophy, Professional
Writing, Public Relations*, Secondary Education
(English or Modern Languages), Spanish, or Speech
Communication.
*minor only
For More Information on Studio Art Careers or to speak to a Career Counselor, contact
KU Career Development Center • 113 Stratton Administration Center • 610-683-4067 • careerhelp@kutztown.edu • www.kutztown.edu/careercenter
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 Attend your senior kick-off and
other info sessions to prepare
for job search/grad school.
 Enroll in the Career Success
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Update your resume and
Certificate.
LinkedIn profile.
 Complete an internship and/or
 Meet with CDC career
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Create cover letter drafts.
undergraduate
research.
coach.
Enroll in the Career
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Gain experience through
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Attend
info
sessions
about
 Attend info sessions to learn
Exploration Certificate.
internships and/or
internships,
interviewing,
job
about resume writing, and
Attend info sessions to learn
undergraduate research.
search strategies, and grad
externships.
about career development
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Secure references for job/grad
school.
 Confirm your choice of major
and personal branding.
school applications.
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Build
a
LinkedIn
profile
and
and consider options for
Take a career assessment to
continue to monitor your online  Create your “30 second”
double
major
or
minor.
identify and confirm interests.
commercial.
presence.
 Research careers of interest.
Get involved in campus clubs
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Meet with CDC to develop
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Complete
a
mock
interview.
 Complete a job shadowing
and organizations.
job search strategies.
 Build skills through research
(externship) experience.
Develop basic workplace skills
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Research employers.
projects,
part-time
employment,
through jobs or volunteer work.  Seek meaningful employand
volunteer
work.
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Network with professionals
ment or volunteer work in a
Talk with professors, family,
through events and social
 Participate in Coffee and
field
related
to
your
major.
and friends about career
media.
Convos & networking programs.
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Explore
options
for
underideas.
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Join a professional organization
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Attend
internship
&
job
fairs.
graduate research and
Conduct informational
in your discipline.
 Take on a leadership role in a
study abroad.
interviews with professionals
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Attend the senior etiquette
student
organization
or
work.
 Write a resume and have it
working in fields of interest.
dinner.
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Consider
graduate
school
reviewed
by
the
CDC.
Develop a relationship with
 Participate in job fairs and
options
and
prepare
for
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Manage
your
online
your professors and faculty
on-campus interviewing.
admissions tests.
presence.
advisor.
Sample Career Titles
Studio Art majors can be found working in a wide variety of career fields. Here are just some career titles that
may be of interest. Please note that some jobs may require further education and training.
ARTS:
 Studio Artist
 Art Administrator
 Art Critic
 Art Historian
 Art Teacher
 Art Therapist
 Fabricator
 Illustrator
 Interior Designer
 Mural Artist
 Reviewer
PHOTOGRAPHY:
 Photo Editor
 Commercial Photographer
 Wedding and Portrait Photographer
 Photojournalist
GALLERY AND MUSEUM WORK:
 Art Curator
 Art Dealer
 Conservator & Restorer
 Framer
 Gallery Owner
 Preparer/Installer
DIGITAL:
 Videographer
 Video Editor
 Web Designer
To learn more about these careers, visit http://online.onetcenter.org or www.bls.gov/oco.
Common Internship sites and Employers
Studio Art majors often find internships and employment in the following fields/industries.
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Photo Studios
Art Studios
Galleries
Mural Projects
Publishing Firms
Printmaking Workshops
Community Arts Organizations
Fabricators
Magazines/Newspapers
Museums
KU Career Network is the primary online resource
for preparing and connecting students and alumni with employers.
www.kutztown.edu/KUCN
Useful Websites for Studio Art Majors
Whether you are researching related career fields, applying for internships or jobs, or planning to join
a professional association, these websites are for you!
Industry/Employment Information
Job/Internship Search Boards
Professional Associations
National Endowment for the Arts
www.nea.gov
Museum Jobs
www.museumjobs.com
College Art Association
www.collegeart.org
NY Foundation for the Arts
www.nyfa.org
Museum Job Resource Online
www.algonquincollege.com/
museum/jobres
American Association of Museums
www.aam-us.org
ResArtis
www.resartis.org
Art Deadline
http://artdeadline.com
Professional Artist Magazine
www.artcalendar.org
Greater Phila Cultural Alliance
www.philaculture.org/jobbank
Southern Graphics Council
http://sgcinternational.org
Assoc. for the Advancement of Art
www.aaae.org
Building Your Resume for a Career in Studio Art
Building a strong resume for your career field starts long before you ever start your job search. Employers want to hire
graduates who not only have the necessary educational background but also have experience applying that knowledge
to real life situations.
Take note of the skills and
knowledge obtained
through your educational
background and
hands-on experiences.
Highlight transferable skills
such as language fluency
and technological
proficiencies.
Learn more about your
field and develop the
necessary skills for
employment by gaining
hands-on experience
through externships,
internships, part-time jobs
and related volunteer
positions.
Develop professionally
through campus involvement
and professional
memberships.
This illustrates responsibility,
leadership abilities and time
management skills.