Center for Career Development


What can I do with... a major in Studio Art?

Special attributes of this major that will make me a valuable addition to any prospective employer.

  • Exceptional talent and creativity.
  • Large knowledge base and love of art.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Desire to share beauty with the world.
  • Ability to create original artwork.
  • Capacity to work independently with little direction.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Familiarity of multiple art mediums and methods of art creation.
  • Advanced organizational and communication skills.
  • Superior critical analysis and observation skills.

*Please Note: Students who wish to accelerate their studies may do so through summer study that enables the student to graduate in three years. In addition, the department offers a four-year B.A./M.A. program.


Possible Careers / Job Titles
  • Advertising
  • Animator
  • Artist
  • Arts Administration
  • Art Appraiser
  • Art Conservator
  • Art Critic
  • Art Dealer
  • Art Historian
  • Art Supply Sales
  • Art Teacher
  • Art Therapist
  • Brand / Product Manager
  • Calligrapher
  • Cartoonist
  • Cinematographer
  • Craftsperson
  • Conservator / Restorer
  • Costume Designer
  • Curator
  • Set Designer
  • Drafter
  • Exhibition Coordinator
  • Fashion Coordinator
  • Filmmaker
  • Gallery Manager
  • Graphic Artist
  • Illustrator
  • Interior Designer
  • Jewelry Designer
  • Landscape Architect
  • Layout Artist
  • Lithographer
  • Marketing
  • Medical Illustrator
  • Muralist
  • Painter
  • Photo Journalist
  • Police Sketch Artist
  • Public Relations
  • Sculptor
  • Textile Designer

Please be advised that although this major will prepare you for the careers listed above, many will require advanced education and training. Please research the careers/job titles that interest you so that you are aware of the requirements to enter the field.

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This page last modified on August 6, 2009.
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