Art Education, K-12

http://www.art.appstate.edu/

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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