Art Education, K-12

Department of Art

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 Director, Camp
Art Director, Nursing Center
Art Teacher, Art Academy
Art Teacher, Pre-K
Art Teacher, K-12
Art Therapist
Author, Children’s Books
Children’s Museum Director
Children’s Museum Teacher
Creative Director
Curriculum Development Specialist
Director, Arts Council
Director, Nonprofit Arts Organization
Illustrator, Children’s publications
Pediatric Ward Teacher
Photo Editor
Photographer
Special Education Teacher


Employment Settings
Art Academies
Camps
Colleges and Universities
Community Agencies
Galleries/Museums
Government
Photography Studios
Preschool
Public and Private Schools
Publishers, Newspapers, Magazines


Related Skills
Adaptability
Appreciation of Aesthetics
Cultural Awareness
Imagination and Creativity
Listen and interpret
Organization
Patience
Presentation/Public Speaking
Teaching
Written and Verbal Communication



Professional Organizations and Associations
American Federation of Teachers
The Art Association
Directory Information - school districts across the nation listed by state
National Art Education Association
National Education Association
North Carolina Arts Council
North Carolina Museum of Art