Lakeland College

About Art

Human beings are an intensely creative species. As such, they have always found expression – have always conceived of themselves and their world – through art. Art majors at Lakeland both study and contribute to this history of human creativity.

Art majors at Lakeland College develop their creative potential through the process of building a portfolio for either a marketable career in art, placement in a graduate program, or enriching their lives with a rewarding means of visual expression. In addition to hands-on coursework in a wide variety of disciplines, art majors also gain practical experience through internships in the field and exhibiting their art in the Bradley Art Gallery in the Annual Student Art Exhibition and in their capstone Senior Exhibit.

An art major at Lakeland College may choose to follow one or two directions of study: the Graphic Arts Emphasis and/or the Studio Emphasis. Both emphases are under the instruction of a diverse faculty who are all practicing artists in the fields they teach.

Art courses are designed to develop one’s perceptual skills through:

* the use of a broad range of media and tools in a variety of art disciplines;
* examination of the visual elements of line, shape, value, texture, and color;
* the development of original visual ideas as they produce works of art;
* discussion about works of art through the critique process;
* the presentation of their artwork, both professionally and competitively.


Art Career Areas

*Art Museums/Galleries

* Fine Arts
* Commercial Art
* EDUCATION
- Studio Art
- Fine Arts
- Art History
* Art Therapy
* Media
* Photography
* Fashion, Textile, Interior Design
* Art Sales
* Retail

General Information
• A bachelor’s degree is valuable for entry-level positions, but an advanced degree is usually necessary to attain competitive, upper-level positions.
• An art degree can and should be tailored to areas of specialization.
• Save artwork for a strong portfolio - too much is better than too little.
• Be prepared to relocate to the larger markets of metropolitan areas where more opportunities exist.
• Join art related professional and student organizations.
• Volunteer with fundraising efforts for the arts.
• Gain valuable experience through volunteering, internships, part-time and summer jobs, and apprenticeships.
• Conduct informational interviews with professionals in areas of interest to learn more about opportunities and strategies for these areas.
• Learn to network.
• Be prepared to begin career in entry-level positions.
• Pair an art degree with other career interests to increase opportunities and provide supplemental income.
• Develop skills in business management, computers, marketing, and other related areas to increase marketability.
• A career in the arts takes dedication, patience, flexibility, talent, and some luck.

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