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Art Education, K-12
Art teachers must have the ability to get along with others, to communicate well visually, verbally and orally, as well as the ability to motivate others. They must have skill and talent in their subject matter and be able to transfer those skills to students. They help students develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to explore various fields of art. Personal characteristics might include creativity, independence, patience, persistence, and a genuine caring for people. The following list contains a representative sample of job titles of graduates with an Art Education major. Use this as an idea list, and remember that it represents some, but certainly not all, of the careers you might consider. Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Related Career Titles
| Art teacher, K-12 Children’s Museum Director Art Teacher, Pre-K Children’s Museum Teacher Art Teacher, Art Academy Author, Children’s Books Special education teacher Art Director, Camp Pediatric Ward Teacher | Art Director, Nursing Center Creative Director Director, Arts Council Director, Nonprofit Arts Organization Illustrator, Children’s publications Art therapist Curriculum development specialist Photo editor Photographer |
Employment Settings
| Public and private schools Preschool Art academies Community agencies Camps | Colleges and universities Photography studios Galleries/museums Government Publishers, newspapers, magazines |
Related Skills
| Teaching Listen and interpret Imagination and Creativity Cultural Awareness Organization | Appreciation of Aesthetics Written and Verbal Communication Presentation/Public Speaking Patience Adaptability |
Professional Organizations and Associations
National Art Education Association
American Federation of Teachers
National Education Association
The Art Association
North Carolina Arts Council
North Carolina Museum of Art
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