What Can I Do With A Major In Art Education?
Students pursuing a degree in Art Education are eligible to receive state certification to teach art at all grade levels, kindergarten through 12th grade. This course of study requires students to complete an art major and to study professional education and methodology courses.
Possible Career Options
(Some may require further education/specialization)Animation Cartoonist
Art Appraiser
Art Critic
Art Director
Art Historian
Art Lecturer
Art Specialist
Art Teacher
College/University
Elementary
High School
Middle School
Preschool
Art Therapist
Artist-in-Residence
Auction House Cataloguer
Author, Art Books
Ceramist
Engraver
Etcher
Event Designer
Exhibit Designer
Fashion Designer
Gallery Owner
Glassblower
Jewelry Maker
Media Specialist
Metalsmith
Muralist
Museum Exhibit Designer
Painter
Police Sketch Artist
Potter
Printmaker
Researcher
Sculptor
Set Designer
Textbook Author
Textile Designer
Toy Designer
Weaver
Wedding Coordinator
Woodworker
Types of Employers
Apparel Manufacturers/Textile Mills
Art Galleries
Art Publications
Auction Houses
Colleges/Universities
Community Service Agencies
Consulting Organizations
Consumer Products Firms
Craft Guilds
Cultural Organizations
Educational Publishers
Federal Education Agencies
Government Affiliated Schools Abroad
Health Service Providers
Independent Production Companies
Libraries
Media/Communications Industry
Museums, Historical Societies, Parks
National Associations and Councils
Photo Agencies & Studios
Preschool/Day Care Centers
Private Schools - National
Private Schools - International
Public Relations/Advertising Firms
Public Schools
Publishing Houses
Regional and National Accrediting Agencies
Retail Stores
State Boards
State Departments of Education
Transferrable Skills
Listens, interprets and communicates effectively
Demonstrates global understandings of how individual development, cultural diversity, socioeconomic conditions and individual differences influence the opportunities of all individuals to learn and contribute to their full potential
Uses and participates ethically in research and leadership activities
Uses a variety of appropriate and ethical assessment techniques to enhance learning and teaching
Masters appropriate disciplines to engage students in meaningful learning experiences
Integrates educational technology in the teaching and learning processes
Demonstrates reflection on professional strengths and needs, and plans for professional development to improve future performance
Assumes the responsibility to be active in the profession
Understands the relationship between schools and the larger culture and school as a culture
Identifies and justifies the standards of professional behavior
Possesses proficiency for accurate detail
Concentrates for long periods
Possesses aptitude for spatial relationships
Meets deadlines
Recognizes differences in shapes, shading and color
Makes critical observations and appropriate decisions
Possesses good manual dexterity
Communicates ideas and emotion creatively
Experiential Education
Volunteering as an adviser for a youth organization
Tutoring students individually or in small groups
Teaching students in a summer art enrichment program
Working with at-risk youths to develop their art talent
Helping children with disabilities cultivate their art abilities
Professional Associations
American Federation of Teachers,
aft.org
Americans for the Arts,
americansforthearts.org
National Art Education Association,
arteducators.org
National Education Association,
nea.org
Enhancing Your Employability
Participate in internships and field experience placements
Become active in alumni and/or mentor networks
Join relevant student organizations to develop leadership skills
Take part in mock interview opportunities