Fine Arts
Fine Arts
What is Fine Arts?
In this program, you will study fine and studio art and
develop a basic appreciation for the composition of artistic works. You
will develop your skills in design and color and in the methods and
materials used in various forms of art. You will also learn about the
management of various art organizations, such as museums and galleries,
and conducting and promoting art events, such as shows and exhibits.
The program consists of both lecture and studio classes.
Studio classes help you to enhance your abilities to produce works of
art in various media. You might take classes in drawing, painting,
sculpture, or ceramics. You will also take a number of liberal arts and
humanities courses to expand your knowledge about yourself, history,
and contemporary society. These courses will help you to better express
yourself through your art.
Working in Fine Arts
Characteristics and Skills Necessary for Success
- Interest in the visual arts and creating new ways for expressing ideas and emotion
- Ability to think logically and critically
- Good communication skills (orally and written)
- Possess proficiency for accurate detail
Click HERE for a table on Career Areas, Employers, and Strategies for Employment
Sample Job Titles
Advertising Artist
Animator
Archivist
Architect
Art Teacher
Artist
Curator
Exhibit Designer
Fashion Designer
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Interior Designer
Photographer
Learning More About Fine Arts
- Visit the Career Services office and check out our Career Resource Library which includes:
- Great Jobs for Art majors
- Visit the SLU Fine Arts Department website
- Check out Fine Arts course descriptions in the Catalog
- Talk with a professor in Fine Arts about the major. Click here for a list of possible questions to ask.
- Perform an informational interview with a professional in the field. Click here for information on how to find a professional, contacting them, and a list of possible questions.
- Get connected with SLU alum in the field through SAINTSLink, participate in Shadow-a-Saint or complete an Internship.
Additional Resources
- Professional Associations
- NYFA Interactive (New York Foundation for the Arts)
- American Institute of Graphic Arts
- The Society of Illustrators
- National Cartoonists Society
- Association of Medical Illustrators
- Industrial Designers Society of America
- National Press Photographers Association - Careers in Photojournalism
- American Society of Media Photographers
- American Association of Art Museums
- American Society of Media Photographers
- American Craft Council
- Animation World Network
- American Art Therapy Association
- College Art Association
- Society of American Archivists
- Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
- American Art Therapy Association
- American Association of Museums
- Society for News Design
- National Art Education Association
- National Press Photographers Association
- Occupational Outlook Information
- Miscellaneous Career Information
- Spotlight on Careers
- Visual Arts Career Guide
- Photography and Film Career Guide
- Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design
- Arts Schools
- Art Careers
- Art and Design Jobs with the Federal Government
- Art Galleries and Museums
- World Wide Art Resources
- ArtSource
- Artist Resource
- Fashion Net
- Advice on Art
- National Endowment for the Arts
- New York Foundation for the Arts
- Comic Artists Direct
- ArtsLinx
- Design Training
- Job Postings
Related Majors and Minors at SLU
Fine Art
Music
Performance and Communication Arts