There are also a variety of craft options including fabrics, jewelry making and papermaking. You would assist with all aspects of studio preparation, maintenance, materials and fabrication, as well as gaining an intimate view of the artist's methods, life-style, professional practices and philosophy. Designers and Applied Arts. Apprentices in applied arts might assist illustrators, graphic or advertising designers, architects, photographers, and interior and fashion designers. Depending on your skills and motivation, you may assume responsibility for support tasks and project research.
Students learn board skills, presentation techniques and in many instances use computer graphics.
Some office work and studio maintenance can be expected as a part of your duties, but you would also work closely with the creative or business area of design, exchanging ideas, learning the craft and gaining exposure to the field you are exploring. Gallery positions entail organizing exhibitions, dealing with artists, clients and the public, clerical duties, and sometimes limited sales. Museum work would duplicate some gallery responsibilities plus the advantage of working with curators in specific collections and with the resources of the museum. Art history students may work with independent curators, contemporary critics, museum curators or auction houses. Publishing and work with scholars might serve the student with an interest in writing.