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Brainstorm
Visual arts jobs
- What types of jobs involve visual arts skills or knowledge?
Complete the Visual Arts Jobs Brainstorming Web in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. In the following fillable organizer, record types of jobs that involve visual arts skills or knowledge in the boxes that are connected to the centre of the web. You can then record specific jobs in the outer boxes.
If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.
Press the Activity button to access the Visual Arts Jobs Brainstorming Web.
Activity (Open PDF in a new tab)If possible, share your thoughts with a partner.
Action
Get ready, get set…
As a visual artist becomes familiar with the elements and principles of design, they begin to develop their own style. Many artists become interested in using specific mediums, materials, and techniques that serve their style. Some artists will choose to continue studying visual arts professionally, which is also known as fine arts.
It is important to remember that there are no rules for determining if an artwork is considered fine art. What is and is not treated as fine art depends on the cultural context in which the artwork is created and exhibited.
Explore the following carousel of examples of fine art.
DRAWING — Family Taking Supplies Home by Annie Pootoogook, 2006, reproduced with the permission of Dorset Fine Arts. Inuk artist Annie Pootoogook used colour pencil and ink on paper to create her drawings.
PAINTING — Reverence for Life by Christi Belcourt, 2013. Métis artist Christi Belcourt uses acrylic paint on canvas to create her paintings.
PRINTMAKING — Under the Wave off Kanagawa (The Great Wave) by Katsushika Hokusai, 1830-1832. Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai applied ink and colour to carved woodblocks then pressed them on paper to create his prints.
FIBRE ART — Trilogy by Xenobia Bailey, 2000. American artist Xenobia Bailey uses cotton and acrylic yarn with plastic beads to create her crochet mandalas.
SCULPTURE — Small Dry Fork Horse by Deborah Butterfield, 1978. American artist Deborah Butterfield uses natural materials, found objects, or bronze to create her sculptures.
Visual arts careers
Visual artists often decide to integrate their knowledge with other abilities and interests. There are many professions within the arts industries that require visual arts skills and knowledge. These workers contribute to the economy by providing the goods and services that affect how many parts of our society look.
Press the following tabs to access examples of visual arts careers in different industries.
Computer graphics artists combine visual arts with computer skills.
Architect is one possible visual arts career within the design industry. They create plans for the construction of buildings and spaces.
Architects combine visual arts with science skills.
Art instructor is one possible visual arts career within the education industry. They guide students through the creation of artwork by teaching them theory, history, and a variety of techniques.
Art instructors combine visual arts with teaching skills.
Scenic designer is one possible visual arts career within the entertainment industry. They design and create settings for films, television shows, and theatrical plays.
Scenic designers combine visual arts with construction skills.
Art conservator is one possible visual arts career within the exhibition industry. They protect and restore the physical materials that were used to create artwork.
Art conservators combine visual arts with history and science skills.
Advertising art director is one possible visual arts career within the marketing industry. They guide the overall production of an advertisement campaign for clients.
Advertising art directors combine visual arts with marketing skills.
A book illustrator is one possible visual arts career within the publishing industry. They create art that illustrates the content of a book by interpreting the author's vision
Book illustrators combine visual arts with storytelling skills.
- Which visual arts profession interests you the most? Why?
- What other careers that involve visual arts can you think of?
Record your answers using a method of your choice. If possible, share your thoughts with a partner.
Go!
Visual arts in theatre
There are many professions within the theatre industry that require visual arts skills and knowledge.
Press the following tabs to explore video clips of some visual arts careers in theatre.
Explore the following video about being a makeup artist for theatre.
Explore the two following videos about being a scenic designer for theatre.
Explore the following video about being a costume designer for theatre.
- How do each of these careers use knowledge of the elements of design and principles of design?
- What is one question you have about makeup, scenery, or wardrobe careers in theatre?
Record your answers using a method of your choice. If possible, share your thoughts with a partner.
Elements of design
The elements of design are the basic attributes, ideas, and parts that are used to create an artwork. The seven elements of design are line, shape, colour, value, form, texture, and space.
Principles of design
The principles of design are the guidelines used to create art. Principles of design are also used to consider what an artwork may mean. The six principles of design are balance, contrast, emphasis, harmony, movement, and proportion.
Consolidation
Putting it all together
You are now going to research a visual arts career that you would like to learn more about. You can use the examples from our Action activity or select a profession of your choice.
Stop-motion animator is one of many diverse careers that require visual arts skills or knowledge.
The importance of visual arts
Complete the Visual Arts Career Research activity in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.
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Choose any career that requires visual arts skills or knowledge that you would like to learn more about. Research and record answers to the following questions. |
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1) What education do you need to pursue this career? |
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2) What skills or knowledge aside from visual arts do you need to pursue this career? |
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3) How does this career contribute to the economy? Does it provide a good or a service? |
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4) What other interesting information have you learned about this career? |
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Visual Arts Career Research.
Pause and Reflect
Time to reflect
When you are finished your research, reflect on the following questions:
- What do you enjoy about visual arts? Why?
- What medium is the most interesting to you? Why?
- How do visual arts help you communicate your ideas?
- Why is it important to learn about visual arts?
Record your answers using a method of your choice.
Portfolio
Track your progress
If you have an art portfolio, put your research in there so that you can track your progress over time.
Share your research with a partner, if possible.
Reflection
As you read through these descriptions, which sentence best describes how you are feeling about your understanding of this learning activity? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.