CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What can I do with a major in...
Art?
You can do a lot with this major. Art majors go on to successful careers in design, technology, advertising, education, publishing, business, and much more.
Art majors can pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.). The B.A. studies studio technique and theory, as well as the history and criticism of art. The B.F.A. concentrates more intensely on technique. (Focuses can include drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, book arts, sculpture, media arts, or photography.) Learn more by contacting the Department of Art.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by our office in 135 Johnston Hall. Our popular "What Can I Do With a Major in ___?" binders are filled with information about every major in CLA. These binders are updated regularly and contain more information than we can provide here. When you visit, you can also get individual assistance as you explore majors and career paths.
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Career Titles of Alumni with this Major
Below is a small sampling of CLA alumni job titles. (Individual profiles may have changed since this information was first gathered.)
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- Art Teacher, Mount Carmel High School, Saipan
- Career Services Coordinator, U of M
- Designer, Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
- Account Executive, advertising agency
- Admissions Staff, University of Minnesota
- Art Director, America Online
- Artist in Residence, Mpls. International School
- Artist, Self-Employed
- Ceramic Technician, Minnesota Clay Company
- Co-founder, ReelWorks Video Production
- Communications Media Manager, U of M
- Director of Photography, Dayton's Advertising
- Education Coordinator, Minnesota Center for Photography
- Events Coordinator, McNamara Alumni Center
- Exhibit Fabricator/Carpenter, Walker Art Center
- Exhibits and Display Specialist, Minnesota Zoo
- Fashion Merchandising and Window Display, Armani NY
- Framing, delivery and installation of art, HANG IT Inc
- Freelance Critic/Writer for newspapers and magazines
- Freelance Mural Artist
- Graphic Artist for Minnesota Aids Project
- High School Art Instructor
- Information Technology Professional, U of M
- Instructor, Rochester Art Center
- Investment Operations Specialist, Wells Fargo
- Lobbyist, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts
- Membership Director, Chicago Artists Coalition
- Photographer, Architectural Interiors
- Print Producer, Fallon McElligott
- Production Assistant, Random House Publishing
- Publisher, Park Granada Fine Art Books
- Sales, Wholesale Arts/Crafts Supplier
- Slide Librarian, College of Visual Arts
- Television Commercial Producer
- Web/Multimedia Developer, Self-Employed
- Webpage Designer, Star Tribune
Common Career Titles for this Major
- Archivist
- Appraiser
- Art Educator
- Art Therapist
- Artist
- Art Critic
- Curator
- Draftsman
- Exhibit / Display Designer
- Gallery Owner/Manager
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Interior Designer
- Painter
- Photographer
- Professor
- Studio Artist
- Teacher
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
Art majors develop skills that are applicable to a wide variety of careers. These skills include:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Specialized skills/technique in a fine arts field
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Research skills and attention to detail
- Expertise in creative process
- Listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills
- Ability to teach others using creative methods
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can help you find a related volunteer position. By volunteering in the community, you can work for a good cause, explore career options, gain experience, and build your professional network.
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