Robert asks…
what can I do with a studio arts degree?
My college does not offer a degree in art history like I really want…..so what can I do with a major in studio arts and a minor in art history? I want to work in a museum…..or Gallery. My dream job is to become a curator. Any suggestions?
Serge Martin answers:
You can definitely take that higher than you think. Companies like Pixar Studio, or other animation studios, need people with a studio art degree to draw characters for them. With that type of degree, a major animation studio would definitely consider hiring you.
Sharon asks…
Degrees needed for Art Careers and Museum work?
I really love to draw and paint. I love art (any type, whether it is of building, structures. nature, etc). I’ve been struggling with figuring our what to do with my life and have been going back and forth between majors at sch now. I’m now 21 and do not have a degree yet, because of this. I’m now considering majoring in Fine Arts I know I cannot make a living as an artist, but I am interested in museum work and art galleries. What kind of degrees do they look for in order to get a job in a museum? I am prepared to get a masters, but I am not sure in what. I would want to get a masters that would be versatile enough for me to be able to get a job in a museum as well as other positions. Can anyone help me out? Should I major in Fine Arts? And what kind of versatile masters degrees within the field of Art should I be looking at? Also, is work stable in this field? Would it be easy to obtain a job with a masters degree? Also, If you’ve worked in museums or art galleries, pls tell me about your experiences. Or if you have a B.A in any arts field, what are your doing now for a living? Thanks.
Serge Martin answers:
I’m really on the wrong side of the Big Pond to advise you about degrees, but over here it helps to do History of Art plus a secondary course in something like Conservation, Museum Administration, Accountancy, Library Studies. My daughter did a degree, but didn’t have another speciality and is now working in publishing as there was too much competition for the few public museum/gallery junior posts.
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