Art Career Exploration

Learning Objectives:

• Students will research or experience options in art and design careers.

• Students will compare the job outlooks, salary, and training for a variety of careers in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications pathway. 

Directions: 

1. Explore the Art Career Website provided to take a look at a variety of art careers. Read more about the ones you are interested in.

2. Explore the series Abstract: The Art Of Design videos. Select one or more episode(s) you are interested in watching. 

3. Complete the reflection sheet provided. 

Episode 1 profiles Christoph Niemann, an illustrator and his work with abstraction and interactivity from various mediums such as the New Yorker to Instagram.

Episode 2 profiles college track-and-field athlete Tinker Hatfield, who's journey into architecture accompanied with his background in sports sparked a career of game-changing shoe designs for Nike, including the legendary Air Jordan.

Episode 3 of the documentary series profiles stage designer, Es Devlin, known for her brilliant and evocative work in the fields of theater, opera, pop music, television, dance, runway shows and film.

Episode 4 profiles Bjarke Ingels, whose buildings embody a new, radical and Utopian vision of what the mission of architecture is.

Episode 5 of Netflix's documentary series profiles Ralph Gilles, global Head of Design for Fiat Chrysler, who's award-winning designs have steered the brand into the future with a sleek new sports cars and a self-driving electric van.

A profile of graphic designer, Paula Scher. Paula uses graphic design to paint with words, developing a visual language she explores in the world of iconic brands and well-known institutions around the globe.

A profile of renowned photographer, Platon, is presented in episode 7. His photos have captured the souls of the average person on the street and many of our infamous world leaders. Journey into his process in a session with Gen. Colin Powell.

Episode 8 of the Netflix documentary series focuses on British designer Ilse Crawford who designs spaces ranging from high-end hotels to Ikea furniture which engage the senses and promote well-being.

Episode list: 

S2. E1- Olafur Eliasson: The Design of Art

S2. E2- Neri Oxman: Bio-Architecture

S2. E3- Ruth Carter: Costume Design

S2. E4- Cas Holman: Design for Play (Toy designer)

S2. E5- Ian Spalter: Digital Product Design

S2. E6- Jonathan Hoefler: Typeface Design

Costume designer Ruth E. Carter takes us through her career in costume design. From her technique and training to working with Spike Lee, Ruth breaks down her work on projects including 'School Daze,' 'B.A.P.S.,' 'Do the Right Thing,' 'Selma,' 'Malcom X,' 'Black Panther,' and 'Coming 2 America.'