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For More Information on Crafts careers or to speak to a Career Counselor, contact KU Career Development Center 113 Stratton Administration Center * 610-683-4067 * [email protected] * www.kutztown.edu/careercenter
The Crafts major focuses on the aesthetics, techniques, and creative processes for designing and fashioning objects from fiber, ceramics, metal, wood and prepares individuals to create in any of these media. Craft majors find career opportunities in craft production and related industries such as textiles and furniture making, as well as in museums and art centers. Employers recommend one or more internships to be successful and competitive when entering this field. Many crafts graduates also open their own studios.
As a crafts major you will study weaving, wood, jewelry and metal craft, and crafts design. Liberal arts courses in subjects such as oral communication, literature, music, psychology, the natural sciences and mathematics will broaden your horizons and enrich your educational experience.
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Crafts With Specialization in: Ceramics, Fine Metal, Textiles or Wood Minor: Crafts
Career types associated with Crafts (Is this a good fit for you? Are you….) Realistic – “Doer” Enterprising – “Persuader” Conventional - “Organizer”
Related skills, values, and qualities Strong sense of craftsmanship and manual dexterity
Ability to communicate ideas, thoughts, and feelings with a variety of materials and media
Heightened sense of beauty, rhythm, and style
Ability to think creatively
Familiarity with traditional art approaches as well as other new and digital media
Intuition and innovation in understanding and extracting ideas to generate visual concepts
Organization and attention to detail
High degree of commitment to field of study.
Strong interpersonal and networking skills
Courses Crafts majors typically enjoy Art
Art History
Drawing
Sculpting
Photography
Printmaking
Technical/Industrial Arts
Common interests of Crafts majors Working part-time or volunteering in an art studio
or museum
Learning handcraft and folk art traditions
Attending art fairs and other visual art events
Developing skills in weaving, sculpture, macramé, furniture restoration, or jewelry making
Sewing, knitting, and/or crocheting
Collecting antiques, art, jewelry, and/or crafts
For more information about the major Contact the Crafts Department, 402 Sharadin, 610-683-4520, or visit http://www.kutztown.edu/Crafts
KU Majors related to Crafts Art Education, Cinema, Television and Media Production, Communication Design, Studio Art Realistic students may also be interested in: Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Logistics/Supply Chain Mgt. (cert), Management, Marine Science, Sport Management, Mathematics, Physics
Enroll in the Career
Exploration Certificate.
Attend info sessions to learn
about career development and personal branding.
Take a career assessment to
identify and confirm interests.
Get involved in campus clubs
and organizations.
Develop basic workplace skills
through jobs or volunteer work.
Talk with professors, family,
and friends about career ideas.
Conduct informational
interviews with professionals
working in fields of interest.
Develop a relationship with
your professors and faculty advisor.
Meet with CDC career
coach.
Attend info sessions to learn
about resume writing, and
externships.
Confirm your choice of major
and consider options for double major or minor.
Research careers of interest.
Complete a job shadowing
(externship) experience.
Seek meaningful employ-
ment or volunteer work in a field related to your major.
Explore options for under-
graduate research and study abroad.
Write a resume and have it
reviewed by the CDC.
Manage your online
presence.
Enroll in the Career Success
Certificate.
Complete an internship and/or
undergraduate research.
Attend info sessions about
internships, interviewing, job search strategies, and grad
school.
Build a LinkedIn profile and
continue to monitor your online presence.
Complete a mock interview.
Build skills through research
projects, part-time employment, and volunteer work.
Participate in Careers Cafe &
networking programs.
Attend internship & job fairs.
Take on a leadership role in a
student organization or work.
Consider graduate school
options and prepare for admissions tests.
Attend your senior kick-off and
other info sessions to prepare
for job search/grad school.
Update your resume and
LinkedIn profile.
Create cover letter drafts.
Gain experience through
internships and/or undergraduate research.
Secure references for job/grad
school applications.
Create your “30 second”
commercial.
Meet with CDC to develop
job search strategies.
Research employers.
Network with professionals
through events and social media.
Join a professional organization
in your discipline.
Attend the senior etiquette
dinner.
Sample Career Titles Crafts majors can be found working in a wide variety of career fields. Here are just some career titles that may
be of interest. Please note that some jobs may require further education and training.
Advertising Artist
Advertising Designer
Art Administrator
Art Consultant
Art Critic
Art Dealer
Art Director
Art Exhibition Coordinator
Art Historian
Art Teacher
Art Therapist
Artist’s Agent
Calligrapher
CD/Record Cover Designer
Ceramic Artist
Color Expert
Copyist
Costume and Mask Designer
Designer
Display Artist
Display Designer
Drafter
Fashion Artist/Designer
Floral Designer
Freelance Letter/Designer
Furniture Designer
Gallery Owner
Gemologist
Glass Blower
Graphic Arts Technician
Graphist
Impressionist
Interior Decorator
Jewelry Designer
Label Designer
Landscape Architect
Metal Craft Designer
Motion Picture Artist
Motion Picture Scenic Designer
Municipal Graphic Designer
Museum Artist
Newspaper Layout Artist
Photographer
Photojournalist
Printing Designer
Product Designer/Illustrator
Silkscreen Artist
Stained Glass Artist
Stencil Cutter
Still Photographer
Textile making
Weaver
Woodworker
To learn more about these careers, visit http://online.onetcenter.org or www.bls.gov/oco.
KU Career Network is the primary online resource
for preparing and connecting students and alumni with employers.
www.kutztown.edu/KUCN
Photo Studios
Art Studios
Galleries
Mural Projects
Publishing Firms
Printmaking Workshops
Community Arts Organizations
Fabricators
Magazines/Newspapers
Furniture Development
Common Internship Sites and Employers
Crafts majors often find internships and employment in the following fields/industries.
Motion Picture Studios
Manufacturers
Schools/Camps
Museums
Interior Design Firms
Useful Websites for Crafts Majors
Industry/Employment Information O*NET OnLine http://online.onetcenter.org Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/ooh National Endowment for the Arts www.nea.gov NY Foundation for the Arts www.nyfa.org ResArtis www.resartis.org Art Deadline http://artdeadline.com Playbill On Line www.playbill.com
Job/Internship Search Boards Museum Jobs www.museumjobs.com Museum Job Resource Online www.algonquincollege.com/museum/jobres Greater Phila Cultural Alliance www.philaculture.org/jobbank Interior Design Jobs www.interiordesignjobs.com Internships www.Internships.com LinkdedIn Jobs www.linkedin.com/jobs
Professional Associations College Art Association www.collegeart.org American Association of Museums www.aam-us.org Southern Graphics Council http://sgcinternational.org Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen www.pacrafts.com/ The American Art Therapy Association www.arttherapy.org Nat’l Assoc. of Independent Artists http://naia-artists.org/
Whether you are researching related career fields, applying for internships or jobs, or planning to join a professional association, these websites are for you!
For More Information on Crafts careers or to speak to a Career Counselor, contact KU Career Development Center 113 Stratton Administration Center * 610-683-4067 * [email protected] * www.kutztown.edu/careercenter
Building a strong resume for your career field starts long before you ever start your job search. Employers want to hire graduates who not only have the necessary educational background but also have experience applying that
knowledge.
Building Your Resume for a Career in Crafts
Learn more about your
field and develop the
necessary skills for
employment by gaining
hands-on experience
through clinical practice.
Utilize summer breaks
to acquire valuable
experience via
volunteer or
employment
opportunities related to
your major.
Develop professionally
through campus
involvement and
professional
memberships.
This illustrates
responsibility,
leadership abilities
and time management
skills.