Careers In Art - Brief Article

Arts & Activities, March, 2001 by Barbara Herberholz

CAREERS IN ART. Set of 12 posters/$49.95. Level: High School and Adult. Crystal Productions, P.O. Box 2159, Glenview, IL 60025, (800) 255-8629.

Explanations and illustrations of the many career opportunities available in the visual arts are provided in this new set of posters. The fields included are: photography; graphic design; entertainment; fine arts and crafts; support for artists; publication design; architecture; industrial design; interior design; art museums and galleries; fashion design; and art education.

The 18" x 24" Careers in Art posters contain brief descriptions of each field and what designers in that field do, along with several beautiful, high-quality photographs. A lengthy list of related careers requiring similar skills will give students and adults a broad view of their options. Designed to be used individually or mounted on the wall for class reference, each poster is printed on heavy card stock with holes for hanging and is also covered with a protective UV coating. The posters are packaged in a plastic bag for convenient storage and transportation.

For information about this program, circle No. 396 on the Reader Service Card.