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Salmon, Mark. Opportunities in Visual Arts Careers. US: McGraw-Hill, 2008.

Opportunities in Visual Arts Careers

Authors: Mark Salmon

Published:  September 2008

eISBN: 9780071642071 0071642072 | ISBN: 9780071545297
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  • Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • 1. Art, Culture, and the Economy
  • What is art?
  • Expression and profession
  • Creative link
  • 2. Creativity and Careers
  • A commitment to art
  • Importance of hard work
  • Need for self-discipline
  • Consider your talent
  • Need for creative intelligence
  • Sources of ideas and inspiration
  • Language and concept visualization
  • Developing an idea
  • Evolving and experimenting
  • Craftsmanship of art
  • Computers in art
  • A final thought
  • 3. Art as a Profession
  • What makes art a profession?
  • Two traditions in art
  • Fine arts
  • Applied arts
  • Finding a balance
  • A career in art
  • A final thought
  • 4. Careers in Fine Art
  • Gallery system
  • Art museums
  • Art consultants
  • Private collectors
  • Art styles and the art market
  • Market value of art
  • Economic role of critics
  • Educational credentials
  • Grants and other funding sources
  • Earnings
  • A final thought
  • 5. Careers in Design Companies
  • Graphic design
  • Advertising design
  • Interior design
  • Fashion design
  • A final thought
  • 6. Freelance Design
  • Illustration
  • Photography
  • A final thought
  • 7. Careers in Art Education and Art Therapy
  • Art education
  • Teaching art in college
  • Art therapy
  • A final thought
  • 8. Education of Artists
  • Private art instruction
  • Credit and noncredit college courses
  • Online art instruction
  • Art college and university programs
  • Choosing an art school
  • Getting into an art college
  • Scholarships and loans
  • B.F.A. degree programs
  • M.F.A. degree programs
  • A final thought
  • Appendix: Professional Organizations
  • Recommended Reading