Some area of illustration, such as medicine and engineering, require specialized training and skills. Museums provide a range of positions that may be attractive to art majors. Organizing exhibitions, scheduling classes and seminars, and writing informational materials are all possible areas to pursue. Position titles include curator, museum educator, and exhibit designer. They may be hired by magazines to illustrate stories, by architectural firms to photograph buildings, or by advertising agencies to fulfill the layout demands of a particular advertisement, to name just a few possible job settings.
Competition is keen for positions related to the art field.
Often, graduates may need to be willing to start in an entry level position with low wages and move upward as talent is recognized. Gaining work related experience is vital to applying the art degree to professional employment. Participating in an internship is very important, as it can help you to gain skills as well as to focus your career goals. Volunteer work or college activities can also provide valuable work related experience. Some art majors use their degree as a foundation for further education.