Art Introduction There are various options available to Art graduates including going into employment, taking further study, starting your own business or taking a year out to travel or volunteer. This factsheet will help you look at career and further study ideas. We recommend that you also view the Career Planning Action factsheet as this will help you consider what you would like to do.
Skills & Employability You will have gained many transferable skills during your study which will help you in careers open to all graduates. Skills include: Communication skills (oral and written) ICT Prioritisation and working to deadlines Research Working independently or part of team Analytical skills Your course will have helped you develop the following skills which are valued in many careers:
Creativity and imagination Initiative Problem solving Visual presentation
You will also have gained many skills from work, volunteering or extra-curricular activities. When exploring your options you will need to find out about the skills and experience required for the careers you are interested in and consider if you have any gaps and how you can fill them ready for when you graduate. Your employability will be further improved if you undertake work experience and relevant postgraduate qualifications.
Career ideas - the following ideas may require further training or qualifications. Related Careers
Arts Administrator Art Therapist Art gallery worker Secondary school Art Teacher Art Director/Assistant Art Director
Arts/Craft - designer/maker
Alternative Career Ideas
Action Points to help you recognise your skills and improve your employability
Marketing Journalism Events officer Public Relations Visual merchandiser
See the Employability factsheet
Therapist
Skills Assessment - go to the BG Futures pages on the website, select ‘Make yourself Employable’, ‘and ‘Skills Assessment’.