We’ve listed a number of arts careers to help the students broaden their ideas about what is possible in the art world.

In addition, we’ve found two excellent web sites that describe and explain arts careers. Most interesting is the Curiosity Checklists that help the students determine their interests in relationship to the careers discussed. The MENC (national Music Education Association) career site is included because it answers a number of questions for young musicians.

Finally, we’ve made links to lists of colleges and universities with arts degrees. As the students explore these sites, it is important that they have supervision to assure they are reading only what is appropriate.

Discussion of the materials followed by students writing a paper explaining their career goals should help the students meet the national and state standards dealing with careers.

National and State Arts and Social Studies Standards, Grades 6-8

Art

• Identify and investigate visual arts careers and qualifications, noting the personal and work attributes required to succeed.

Dance

• Compare the roles of dancers (e.g. storyteller, performer, teacher, choreographer, artistic director) according to the various functions and the conditions under which dance is performed

Music

• Compare the roles of musicians (e.g. music video performer, symphony conductor, opera soloist, gospel choir singer, recording artist, film score composer/arranger, church organist, Apache violinist) according to the various functions and the conditions under which music is performed

Theatre

• Explain and compare the roles and interrelated responsibilities of various personnel involved in theatre, film, television and/or electronic media productions
• Explain the knowledge, skills, and discipline needed to pursue careers and avocational opportunities in theatre, film, television, and electronic media

Social Studies

• Evaluate areas of interest and/or potential career choices
• Identify careers which capitalize on individual strengths and interests
  

      

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