Art majors interested in art education have clinical experiences in four different semesters to expose them to a wide range of schools and students. Often students elect to receive credit through courses offered by Luther s study-abroad programs. Art Department Scholarships A limited number of scholarships are available for prospective art students. The department reviews portfolios for scholarship awards once a year in the spring. The career choices for art majors and minors are varied and reflect personal creativity and job preference.
Art education has many career options.
Some art majors elect to continue their education in graduate school to earn M.A., M.F.A. or Ph.D. degrees and teach on the college level. In addition, Luther has a fine placement record for students who become teachers of art in elementary and secondary schools. Some are employed as professional artist assistants or as part of a larger workshop in many different medias. Graduates also work in publishing houses, advertising agencies, architectural firms, advertising departments in retail businesses, medical and scientific illustration firms, museums, art galleries, and art research libraries. Art therapy is also a possibility.