The following sites include information
about topics or careers in various areas of the Arts & Sciences.
Additional sites listed may provide related career development or salary
survey information.
* Sites that post
or link to actual job listings are designated with a star.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that you preview
websites in all categories despite your degree or interest area, since
many of the websites listed could apply to students in more than one
major. You will want to explore the websites listed for multiple
departments within the College of Arts & Sciences, as well as websites
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ART ADMINISTRATION
Association for Arts Administration Educators
http://www.artsadministration.org/
Use the listings on this site to access schools that offer
degrees in arts administration.
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ART APPRAISAL / AUCTIONS
* American Society of Appraisers
http://www.appraisers.org/
Use the site map to easily obtain information about the appraisal profession and appropriate training. The job bank is
available to members only.
Appraisers Association of
America
http://www.appraisersassoc.org/
Click on "Find an Appraiser" to look up appraisers by geographic area or
specialization.
Art Dealers Association of America
http://www.artdealers.org/
Provides some excellent links.
Art & Antique Dealers League
of America, Inc.
http://www.artantiquedealersleague.com/
Use the on-line membership directory to connect with those dealing art and antiques.
Antique Dealers' Association of America
http://www.adadealers.com/
Click on "Members" to find antique dealers by name or state.
National Auctioneers Association
http://www.auctioneers.org/becomeAuctioneer
Good information about becoming an auctioneer, including information about auction
schools and liscensure.
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ART EDUCATION
* USC - Websites for the College of Education
http://www.sc.edu/career/education.html
From another section of the University of South Carolina Career Center web page. This page will link you to numerous
sites pertaining to education-related opportunities.
National Art Education Association (NAEA)
http://www.naea-reston.org/
The professional association for art teachers.
ArtsEdNet
http://www.getty.edu/artsednet
Good source of information about arts education, sources of funding, curriculum
ideas and more.
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ART HISTORY
Career Alternatives for Art Historians
http://www.nd.edu/~crosenbe/jobs.html
Maintained by Charles M. Rosenberg at the University
of Notre Dame, this page provides excellent information about options with
an art history degree.
* The Association of Art History
http://www.indiana.edu/~aah/
Click on "job listings" and search positions
in the following categories: academic, fellowships, miscellaneous, and
museums. Under "publications" be sure to see the AAH newsletter for
good career related articles.
* The Art History Network
http://www.arthistory.net/index.html
The "Art School Guide" link at the top of the page has sites to search
primarily for art schools.
* H-Net:Guide for the Humanities and Social Sciences
http://www.h-net.org/jobs/
Covers academic positions in history, the humanities, and social sciences,
as well as listings in rhetoric, composition. When searching the job bank see the category for
"art & architectural history". You may also wish to see the
Discussion Networks link and sign up for listservs since jobs are frequently
shared on these as well.
Art History Research Centre
http://art-history.concordia.ca/AHRC/
Nice link of newsgroups and listservs that could
be useful for networking.
Art History Resources on the Web
http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHLinks.html
A mega site of links related to art history.
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ART LIBRARIES
(includes archiving)
* Art Libraries Society of North America
http://www.arlisna.org//
Click on “JobNet” for vacancy announcements for art librarians, visual
resources professionals, and other related positions. There are also links
to other job posting sites at the end of the page.
* USC - Websites for the School of Library and Information Science
http://www.sc.edu/career/journalism.html
From another section of the
University of South Carolina Career Center webpage. This page will
link you to numerous sites pertaining to library and archives-related
opportunities.
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ART THERAPY
American Art Therapy Association
http://www.arttherapy.org/
This professional organization is dedicated to
the belief that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing
and life enhancing. Good career information!
National Coalition of Creative Art Therapies Associations (NCCATA)
http://www.nccata.com
Career and conference information on art therapy, as well as dance/movement therapy,
drama therapy, music therapy, psychodrama, and poetry therapy.
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CORPORATE ART CONSULTING
Directory of Corporate Art Collections
http://pweb.netcom.com/~the-iaa/corpart.html
Those involved in corporate art consulting may be interested in this collection of over 1300 corporate art
collections. Note: this directory must be purchased and is available on disk. However, you may access
"The Art Brief", a weekly e-mail newsletter from this page and read general information about corporate
art collections.
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FASHION/TEXTILE DESIGN
* USC - Websites for the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
http://www.sc.edu/career/?id=hrsm
From another section of the University of South Carolina Career Center web page. This page will
link you to numerous sites pertaining to retail/fashion merchandising-related opportunities.
Use these links to explore how your background in art might have prepared you for a career in the fashion
industry.
* Fashion Net
http://www.fashion.net/
Under "work" click on "how-to" for information on how to become a fashion designer, fashion model, fashion editor or fashion
photographer. Click on "job listings" for free lance and internships listings.
* Fashion Career Center
http://www.fashioncareercenter.com/
Good site for the fashion industry. Post your
resume on-line and/or search job listings.
The Fashion Center
http://www.fashioncenter.com/main.html
Lots of helpful job searching information on this site! Click on "Job
Seekers" to post your resume and search for openings. Click on "Career
Services" for more links about jobs opening. Click on "Resume Services"
for links to "ResumeEdge" which is a resume-writing program and other sites for
resume writing and job search tips.
Fashion School Review
http://www.fashionschoolreview.com/index.html
Provides lots of useful
links to fashion programs as well as professional associations and potential
employers. Also includes feature articles on careers in the fashion
industry.
* StyleCareers
http://www.stylecareers.com/
Search by geographic region for
positions in apparel, bags/accessories, beauty, footwear, home fashion, retail,
and textiles, including such positions as fashion designer, graphic/prints
design, package design, buyer, intern/entry level, marketing/PR, photography,
stylist, management and much more!
International Association of Clothing Designers & Executives
http://www.iacde.com/
Click on “IACDE Members” for a wonderful directory of companies and
individuals in the industry. Use these addresses to do a targeted
job search.
* ApparelSearch.com
http://www.apparelsearch.com/
See the "employment section" for both
a list of major employers as well as job listings. You may search the job
listings by geographical region.
American
Apparel and Footwear Association
http://www.apparelandfootwear.org/
Use this association’s membership directory and supplier directory to access potential employers in the fashion/footwear
design industry.
* Career Threads.com
http://www.careerthreads.com/
Great website sponsored by the American Apparel and Footwear Association.
Provides an overview of career options in this industry and links to internship
and full time job postings.
* Women’s Wear Daily
http://www.wwd.com/
See the classifieds for various positions in the fashion industry including
fashion and jewelry design as well as a variety of other artistic areas
such as graphic artist.
The Jewelry Design Professional’s Network
http://www.jdpn.org/
If you’re considering a career in jewelry design, then this professional
organization may be for you. Network with other members or use the
related links.
* Visual Merchandising and Store Design
http://www.visualstore.com/
Click on “classified ads” for job listings in visual
merchandising, window display design, etc.
* Textile and Apparel Management
http://tam.missouri.edu/
This site, by the Textile and Apparel Management Department at the University of Missouri, provides
information about related careers such as fashion designer and visual
merchandiser. You will also find job and internship listings here.
Click on "students", then "career opportunities."
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GENERAL
Northern Michigan University -Art Department
http://art.nmu.edu/department/AD_Career-Jobs.html
Extensive list of art-related links pertaining to career development and job search.
* The
School of the Museum of Fine Arts: artSource
http://www.smfa.edu/Student_Life/Professional_Development/View_artSource_Listings/Index.asp
This school in Boston lists both
internships and employment. Use the links at left to navigate through such
categories as arts administration, art education, college teaching, electronic
media, and traditional media.
Contemporary Artist's Services
http://www.artadvice.com/advice/
Has a good section on career advice for aspiring artists.
* College Art Association
http://www.collegeart.org/
Post your resume online, search for jobs (mostly with institutions of higher
education or museums), or explore fellowships, competitions, etc. Under
"guidelines" you will also find guidelines on art-related resumes and CVs.
National Endowment for the Arts
http://arts.endow.gov/resources/disciplines/index.html
Outstanding resource. Links to information in categories
such as arts education, dance, design, film, folk arts, literature, local arts
agencies, museums, music, opera, theatre and visual arts.
* New York Foundation for the Arts
http://www.nyfa.org/
Excellent site! See the "for artists" section for "jobs and other
opportunties" and fellowship information. You will also find some
career-related information under the "ask Dr. Art Articles" section.
* artjobonline
http://www.artjob.org
An excellent source for hundreds of professional opportunities and
career information in all areas of the arts, including: visual arts, arts
nonprofits, performing arts, commercial art and design firms, film, public arts
agencies, academic arts positions, galleries, internships, fellowships,
conferences, commissions and more. You will find full- and part-time employment,
internships, grants, public art projects, residencies and much more.
The USC Career Center subscribes to this service and thus a username and
password are required. Please email the Career Center for the username and password.
* Art Jobs
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/jobs/artjobs.html
Good general overview of career options in such areas as advertising art, animation/cartooning,
desktop publishing, illustration, special effects and web design and links to related job posting sites.
* Current Jobs for Graduates
http://www.graduatejobs.com/sub_login.htm
Click on “subscribers” and choose “liberal arts” for great jobs in anthropology,
archaeology, classics, college admissions/residence hall,
English/writing/literature, government, history, museum studies, humanities,
philosophy, political science, public administration, legislative affairs, and
more. The USC Career Center subscribes to this service and thus a username and
password are required. Please
email the Career Center for the username and password.
* ARTSEARCH
http://www.tcg.org/
Excellent resource! Part of the Theatre Communications Group page.
Click on "Log In & Find Jobs" for ARTSEARCH and search hundreds of positions in theatres and performing
arts centers, summer festivals, universities, colleges and schools, dance companies, opera companies,
symphony orchestras, museums, arts councils and other arts organizations. The USC
Career Center subscribes to this service and thus a username and password are
required. Please email the Career Center
for the username and password.
* Association of Performing Arts Presenters
http://www.artspresenters.org/networking/JobAvailableList.cfm
Sign up to have the
system e-mail you when a job matching your keywords is posted, or search the job bank yourself.
Categories include art management (booking agent, tour management), artist
services (hospitality), consulting, development (fundraising, membership),
facilities management, operations, audience outreach/education, marketing,
patron services, production (technical director, stage manager), programming
(artistic director, presenter), programs (special events, special projects)
and more. Also includes a category for volunteers, interns and fellows.
You will also want to see other links in the “networking” section.
* ArtsEdge
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/
Good resources for arts professionals, particularly art educators.
Go to "contacts" in the "connect" menu
for links about advocacy, arts literacy, funding, & K-12 education.
* ArtCareer Network
http://www.artcareer.net/
A variety of full-time positions and internships - search by category
or by state.
* Art Directors Club
http://www.adcglobal.org/
Click on "jobs" for position listings in various areas of creative direction.
* Artist Resource
http://www.artistresource.org/
This page lists job listings for interns and volunteers as well as full time listings. Also provides job search
advice.
* The Arts Deadline List Information
http://www.xensei.com/adl
This monthly newsletter lists competitions, contests, calls for entries/papers, grants, scholarships, fellowships, jobs, internships,
etc. in arts related areas (painting, drawing, photography, etc.)
The list is also available by email for free.
* World Wide Art Resources
http://wwar.com/employment/
Information on artists, museums, galleries, art history, arts education,
antiques, performing arts ranging from dance to opera, classified ads, and more
can be can be accessed from this site. Links to other sites that post job listings or post your resume on-line.
* Mediabistro.com
http://www.mediabistro.com/
This web site is for anyone who creates or works
with content, or who is a non-creative professional working in a content/creative
industry: editors, writers, television producers, graphic designers, production,
circulation people in book publishing, magazines, television, radio, newspapers,
online media, advertising, PR and graphic design. Many of the jobs
are in New York, Boston, MA Washington, DC or California, but may also
include others nationally. You may post your resume on this site and arrange
to have e-mail alerts with job postings sent to you.
ArtNet
http://www.artnet.com
Click on "services" at the bottom of the page, then "links" for links to
art schools, art related non-profit agencies and more.
ArtSource
http://www.ilpi.com/artsource/welcome.html
Search for links under a variety of categories
such as architecture, art and architecture libraries, new media, art journals
online, museum information, and organizations.
Artist Help Network
http://www.artisthelpnetwork.com/
Use the links provided on this site to identify potential employers.
Be sure to see both “career” and “other resources.”
planetpoint
http://www.planetpoint.com/
Register for free to use this site for creative
decision-makers in feature film, tv, advertising and music video industries.
You can place your portfolio on this site that hosts the work of leading
directors, editors, cinematographers, composers, visual effects artists,
animators, and stylists, as well as illustrators, photographers, designers,
fine artists, and more. Use the directory to connect with those
in the industry - search under such categories as animation, broadcast
and motion design, costume design, directors, documentary filmmakers, cinematography,
post production, production companies, visual effects, agents and reps,
design, fine arts, illustration, photography, print and lab services, stylists
and more. Check the classifieds too.
* Global Art Jobs
http://www.globalartjobs.com/
While they offer a subscription at a charge, you do have access to some job listings at no charge.
* Design Career Services
http://www.design.iastate.edu/CAREER/joblist.php
Excellent site!! This database, maintained by Iowa State University,
includes hundreds of jobs as well as internships. You can search
under art & design, architecture, community and regional planning,
graphic design, interior design, landscape architecture and more.
* Design Management Institute
http://www.dmi.org/dmi/html/index.htm
Click on “job bank”. Register for free to access design jobs in such
areas as brand identity, environmental design, graphic design, industrial
design, interior design, package design and website design.
Association of Professional Design Firms
http://www.apdf.org/
Click on “members only” and then "member directory" and use this directory as a way to connect
to various types of design firms including graphic design, industrial design,
product design, interior design, identity and brand design, package design,
logo and brand naming design, display and exhibit design, print advertising
and more!
* Coroflot
http://www.coroflot.com/
Lots of design jobs in design management, exhibit design, graphic design,
industrial design, interactive design, interior design, pop retail and 3-D
design.
You may also post your profile to this site.
* Creative Freelancers
http://www.freelancers.com
This company is a third party recruiter (staffing
firm) for freelance illustrators, marketers, promotion designers, photographers,
web designers and developers, writers, editors, proofreaders and more.
Thus, some parts of this site are fee-based.....but mainly for the employer.
There is also information on careers in broadcasting and videos, art related
writing, and multimedia and related links.
* Aquent
http://www.aquentpartners.com/
This company is a third party recruiter (staffing firm) for graphic designers, web designers,
production artists, presentation graphics experts, writers, illustrators, project managers, desktop support.
Placements include freelance, permanent and a try-before-you-hire basis.
Society for Technical Communication
http://www.stc.org/
Diverse career site for technical writers, editors,
graphic designers, videographers, multimedia artists, web and Intranet
page information designers, and translators. Regional and state job
postings, salary information and the membership directory is for members only.
Student memberships are $50.
Note that some positions may be posted by third party recruiters.
National Arts and Disability Center
http://nadc.ucla.edu/
Through its online resource directories, bibliographies, library and additional resources, the
National Arts and Disability Center promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities into the visual,
performing and literary arts.
International Guild of Miniature Artisans
http://www.igma.org
For those interested in producing miniatures(for example, miniature film sets), this association includes members who
work through a variety of art forms such as sculpture, metal work, stone work, ceramic, painting and more.
* USC - Websites for the College of Mass Communication & Information
Studies
http://www.sc.edu/career/journalism.html
From another section of the University of South
Carolina Career Center web page. This page will link you to numerous
sites pertaining to journalism-related opportunities. Use these links to
explore how your background in art might have prepared you for a career
in print journalism, public relations, newspaper photography, broadcasting
or advertising.
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GENERAL / GEOGRAPHICAL
(Postings on the following sites are likely to be concentrated in the related city or state, but DO include
postings in other locations as well.)
Americans for the Arts
http://www.artsusa.org/
Click on “Membership" and then "field directory" for a fantastic searchable
listing of over 3,000 arts organizations. You can conduct a search by organization name, organization type, or geographically.
Arts over America
http://www.nasaa-arts.org/aoa/aoa_contents.shtml
Search state and regional art agencies as well as those in US jurisdictions such
as Puerto Rico.
Arts in Public Places Program
http://www.artslynx.org/heal/public.htm
Use this site to connect to “arts in public places organizations” within
US states, as well as some in other countries.
South Carolina Arts Commission
http://www.state.sc.us/arts/
Click on "Dates & Events" or "Arts Calendar" to search for art events in South Carolina.
* Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington Job Bank
http://www.cultural-alliance.org/programs/jobanknew.shtml
Job openings throughout Washington, DC, Suburban Maryland and Northern
Virginia in a variety of cultural areas.
* Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
http://www.philaculture.org/jobs/job.cfm
While mostly in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, this site posts lots of openings in culturally oriented organizations.
Just click on "search jobs" and enter your zip code.
Chicago Artists’ Coalition
http://www.caconline.org
Members only may post their artwork online. However, others interested in the Chicago market
may wish to use this site to keep up-to-date with art-related activities taking
place in the area.
* Texas Cultural and Arts Network
http://www.arts.state.tx.us/
View job listings or link to other sites that post jobs in a variety of artistic categories.
Click on "Enter TCAnet Village" and then see "employment".
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GRADUATE SCHOOL
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
http://nasad.arts-accredit.org/index.jsp
This association's web page provides information
about accreditation and school rankings, which schools offer a specific
type of degree or program, how to determine which schools are best for
you, how to apply for admission and the most important things to
do in making applications to art and design schools, how to obtain a loan,
grant, and/or scholarship to a school, and how to best prepare to enter
an art/design school, college, or university as an art/design major.
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GRAPHIC DESIGN / WEB DESIGN / COMPUTER ANIMATION
* American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA)
http://www.aiga.org/
For the graphic arts professional in design,
illustration and photography. This is a key organization of the field and
is an excellent resource for professional workshops, publications, and
contacts/networking. You may view over 700 job listings or post your
profile on this site. There is also a fabulous section under student resources
that addresses careers in graphic design.
* Association of Graphic Communication
http://www.agcomm.org/
Click on "job opportunities" for positions the printing and graphic arts industry.
Also see "industry links" for additional information.
* Graphic Artists Guild: JOBlineNews
http://www.gag.org/jobline/
For a $55 annual student membership you can access
freelance and staff employment opportunities in the graphic arts industry
including art direction, cartooning, computer art, education, graphic design,
illustration, production, studio assistance and web design. Opportunities
are posted weekly.
ACM SIGGRAPH Artist's Connection
http://www.siggraph.org/artdesign/
Click on "industry directory" to connect to potential
employers such as computer artists, designers, technicians, researchers,
computer scientists, and Internet explorers. Click on "cg-related links" to
link to magazines, newsletters, organizations, schools, universities and
additional companies.
* UCDA's Job Posting Service
http://ucda.com/jobs.lasso
This professional association, University and College Designers Association,
posts jobs in visual communication at colleges and universities. On this
site, you will also find salary survey information, a list of design schools and
a wonderful section on design careers.
Creativepro.com
http://www.creativepro.com/directory/home
Use this site’s directories to look up advertising
agencies, design firms, printing and prepress services and more.
* CreativeCentral.com
http://www.creativecentral.com
Job listings for creative professionals working
in graphic design, web design, and art direction. Nationwide.
* Communication Arts
http://www.commarts.com/
Click on "create an account" at the end of the gray column to post your resume or search job listings in the visual communications industry by region,
experience level or category. Many positions listed in graphic design, copywriting, art/creative director, etc. Great links to employers
and additional job bank sites in this industry.
3dRender.com
http://www.3drender.com/
Click on “CG Industry” for information about careers in graphic
design.
* Graphic Arts Monthly
http://www.graphicartsmonthly.com/
Information on the printing industry including salary surveys and a small job posting section.
* Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
http://www.sgia.org/employment/
Search available positions or post positions
desired.
* Animation World Network
http://www.awn.com/
This site provides a "career connections" section for job listings, resume postings and career advice,
as well as a "student corner" section for students interested in pursuing a career in animation.
The International Games Developers Association
http://www.igda.org/students/
This student section of The International Games Developers Association provides useful information on how to
use your audio or studio arts skills in computer and video game development. There are profiles of current
professionals in the field as well as a fantastic resources section with lots
more information under "breaking in". Be sure to see the "articles"
section too.
* Gamasutra
http://www.gamasutra.com/
If you are interested in video and computer game development, click on the jobs link for a long list of
postings by company. You must be a member to access the job descriptions, but
membership is free. There are many job titles such as animator, designer, 3D
artist, concept artist, art director, etc.
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GREETING CARD DESIGN
Greeting Card Association
http://www.greetingcard.org/
Access information on the greeting card industry, as well
as a directory of members.
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ILLUSTRATION / CARTOONING
Society of Illustrators
http://www.societyillustrators.org/
For the illustration major. Undergraduate students
should join for professional information and contacts. Has a tab for "students"
which gives information and advice to high school students, college students,
and current illustrators who are pursuing the field.
Association of Medical Illustrators
http://www.medical-illustrators.org/
Good career information on what medical illustration
is, how to become a medical illustrator, certifications, salary statistics
and more. Click on "About AMI" and then "MI as a Career" to access much of this information.
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
http://www.scbwi.org/
The SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors,
publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature
for young people. There are currently more than 16,000 members worldwide,
in over 70 regions, making it the largest children's writing organization
in the world. Be sure to see “regional chapters” and “links/member's sites” to assist
you in networking. Members have access to useful information under
“publications”.
National Cartoonist Society
http://www.reuben.org/
Advice from seasoned cartoonists on breaking
in to the profession, as well as information on regional chapters of the
society.
So You Wanna Be a Comic Book Artist?
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/comics/comicsFULL.html
Use this site to learn how to create a portfolio, apply for a job at a publishing company and more.
Comic Artists Direct
http://www.comicartistsdirect.com/
You’ll find many articles about finding work in the comic book industry on this site.
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
* Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
http://www.idsa.org
Career information on what industrial design is, as well as job and internship postings.
* Association of Women in Industrial Design
http://www.awidweb.com/pages/jobs.html
Jobs in furniture, footwear, retail and product design to name a few.
* Society for Environmental Graphic Design
http://www.segd.org/
Provides resources for design specialists in the field of environmental
graphic design, architecture, and landscape, interior, and industrial design.
Click on "Job Bank" to post your resume, search for jobs, and sign up for email
alerts about jobs that match your criteria.
* Institute of Store Planners
http://www.ispo.org/
Click on “employment” and then "jobs" to find job listings in such areas as
visual merchandising, environmental graphic design, graphic design, interior
design, industrial design, and architecture. You may also post your
resume on this site.
American Society of Furniture Designers
http://www.asfd.com
Learn more about their mentorship program or use their links page.
* Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA)
http://www.edra.org/resources/opportunities.shtml
This organization of design professionals, social scientists, educators,
facility managers and students seeks to provide information about environmental
design research and research based design, planning, and management.
* Design Engine
http://www.design-engine.com
Newly posted jobs are at the top of this page, but click on "View all jobs" to
see openings that have been posted over the past 6 months.
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INTERIOR DESIGN
* American Society of Interior Designers
http://www.asid.org/
A must see site for those interested in an interior design career! Look
under "Become a Designer" for education information and career paths for the
profession. Check "Job Bank" under "Quick Links" on the right for national
and international job postings.
* InteriorDesignJobs.com
http://www.interiordesignjobs.com/
Search for positions or post your resume. Also a great sections of links for
grants & scholarships.
* Dezignare
http://www.dezignare.com/
A guide to the interior design industry, this site includes career-related
information and a fantastic
directory of businesses related to the industry. Be sure to click
on “employment” for actual job listings and on “student corner” for articles
on becoming an interior designer.
* Interior Design Directory
http://www.i-d-d.com
There are many books available on this site that address professional issues
in interior design as well as advice on how to break into the field. Also
a great state-by-state directory at the bottom.
* Interior Design Educators Council
http://www.idec.org/
Click on “resource center" for career guides, undergraduate programs,
graduate programs, and upcoming conferences & events. Click on "career
center" for employment announcements.
* Akropolis.net
http://www.akropolis.net/~zeus/interiors/
Click on "job center" for access to job listings in interior design,
landscape architecture and architecture. This site also provides useful
articles on the industry.
* e-architect
http://www.e-architect.com/career/
Under “architecture related” you’ll find some interior design job listings.
ReSources.com
http://www.resources.com/
A directory for the architecture and commercial interiors industries. Links
manufacturers, architects, designers, facility managers, office furniture
dealers, reps, associations, colleges and universities, consultants, service
providers and the technical community to effectively and efficiently conduct
global business. Be sure to click on “Top 100 giants”.
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LIGHTING DESIGN
* International Association of Lighting Designers
http://www.iald.org/
Click on "career center" for available positions and internship
opportunities or use the “find a IALD
lighting designer” link to link potential employers. You may also
post a resume to this site.
* Lightboard.net
http://www.lightboard.net/
Click on "job seekers" and register on this site to search jobs in
the lighting industry. You may also post a resume on line.
American Lighting Association
http://www.americanlightingassoc.com/
Under “become a member", use the link to "career center" to search for jobs and
post your resume.
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MEDIA / FILM / VIDEO INDUSTRY
* Streamingmedia.com
http://www.streamingmedia.com/
Click on "industry jobs" for job listings or
click on "industry directory" for links to potential employers in the streaming
media industry.
* NAMAC: National Alliance for Media Arts & Culture
http://www.namac.org
NAMAC is a national association of non-profit
organizations and individuals committed to furthering the media arts: film,
video, audio and digital. Click on “job bank” for access to job listings.
Click on “directory of organizations" to search related member organizations by state. Click
on “resources & links” for additional useful links. You may also subscribe
to their biweekly e-mail newsletter which includes job postings for free.
Great site!
* Media Communications Association International
http://www.itva.org/
Excellent guide to careers in visual communications.
This site provides email addresses for networking possibilities. Members
of the association may access job listings that span everything from sales
to faculty positions. (Student memberships are $43 annually).
* The Association for Applied Interactive Multimedia
http://www.aaim.org/
An association for professionals who use and develop interactive multimedia
for education and training. Click on “resources” to access both job
listings and a neat multimedia glossary.
American Cinema Editors
http://ace-filmeditors.org/newace/home.html
Choose “education”
for details on film editing as a career and information on internships
and competitions for students.
University Film & Video Association
http://www.ufva.org/
See “publications and programs” for information on student contests
and grants. Job listings and the membership directory can only be accessed
by members (student memberships are $30).
* IFP: The Source for Independent
Filmmakers
http://www.ifp.org/
Use the "networking
center" section to search job
postings (including internships), as well as industry directories.
American Film Institute
http://www.afi.com
Excellent site for media art students.
Contains information on this popular professional association, including
news and events, film festivals, professional training opportunities, awards,
and links to movie sites.
Marjorie Mitchell Multimedia Library at Northwestern University
http://www.library.northwestern.edu/media/resources/filmandvideo.html
A clearinghouse of information on the film
and video industry.
Contains large number of links to other related sites. Good information
on screenwriting and motion picture history.
Independent Film &
Television Alliance
http://www.ifta-online.org/
Browse the alphabetical directory of IFTA
members to learn more about the independent film industry.
* Mandy: International Television and Film Production Directory
http://www.mandy.com/index.cfm
Job listings by country and by services are provided.
Excellent resource for the technical aspects of film and television.
You can sign up to receive a weekly email of job-vacancies tailored to
your choice of skill-type and area.
Kemps - Film and Television
Directory
http://www.kftv.com/country-USA.html
Use this site's directory to search for over 35,000 production services companies from 65 countries
worldwide. In the US, search by state. Use it to find everything
from aerial photography to video equipment, location services, crew and much
more. Use the contact information to contact these companies about potential
employment.
* EntertainmentCareers.Net
http://www.entertainmentcareers.net
This site provides job, internship, and career
information for all aspects of the entertainment industry. Job line information,
entertainment news, and studio contacts are provided as career resources.
* Crew Net: Entertainment Jobs
http://crew-net.com/
Employment resource for those that work in feature
films, commercials, music videos, CD-ROMs, industrials, video projects,
television shows and news shows. The job hotline is updated daily with
job listings from production companies, producers and production managers
including such companies as Universal Pictures, New Line Cinema, and 20th
Century Fox. Each listing details the type of show that is hiring,
the location, shooting dates, and detailed contact information. However,
membership to access the job hotline is $19.95 per month.
* USC - Websites for the College of Mass Communication & Information
Studies
http://www.sc.edu/career/journalism.html
From another section of the University of South Carolina Career Center
web page. This page will link you to numerous sites pertaining to
journalism-related opportunities. Use these links to explore how your background
in media arts might have prepared you for a career in broadcasting.
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MUSEUMS & PRESERVATION
American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
http://aic.stanford.edu/
Detailed information on specialties within the profession, as well as guidelines
for becoming an art conservationist.
* USC - Websites for the College of Liberal Arts (History)
http://www.sc.edu/career/?id=la/history#HistMuseums
From another section of the University of South Carolina Career Center
web page. This page will link you to numerous sites pertaining to
museum and preservation-related opportunities.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
* Society for Photographic Education
http://www.spenational.org/
The professional organization for photography teachers. Click on “career
opportunities” for a listing of available positions,
mostly in teaching at the college level.
* b-roll.net
http://www.b-roll.net/
This site, for television photographers, includes job
listings in photography and videography, as well as a salary survey. You may
also post your resume on-line for a fee.
Art Support: Creating a Successful Career in Photography
http://www.art-support.com/
This site is for photographers that wish to sell fine art photography. While
the site will try to interest you in purchasing some books, many free useful
articles such as "Artist Portfolio Guidelines" and "Where to
Display Your Artwork" are
available on-line. In addition, the resources section provides some excellent
lists such as fine art photography galleries and non-profit art centers.
Professional Photographers Association
http://www.ppa.com/splash.cfm
Click on the “photographers” section and then see the
students section. Here you’ll find
artist profiles, competition
news, career articles, and more. Be sure to also view other links such as
“competitions” or the “corporate members list” to connect with potential
employers.
* Photojounalism.org
http://www.photojournalism.org
Click on “job search” for listings or learn more about this
2 day seminar for photography students.
American Society of Media Photographers
http://www.asmp.org/
Use the "site map" for the easiest way to navigate this site.
NPPA National Press Photographers Association
http://www.nppa.org/
Go to "Professional Development" and then "Students" to read articles about
breaking into the field and information on a mentoring program.
American Society of Picture Professionals
http://www.aspp.com/
Job postings are limited to members only. However, click on "features"
and then "resources" to link to potential employers.
Women in Photography
http://www.womeninphotography.org/
Click on “resources” for useful links.
College Photographer of the Year
http://www.cpoy.org/57/index.html
Try out for the college photographer of the year award (a
great resume builder). You can apply in numerous categories such as general
news, feature, sports action, documentary, etc.
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PORTFOLIOS
(Additional information on portfolios can be found in the general section of
this page)
Portfolios.com
http://www.portfolios.com/
Use this site to create a free online portfolio and exhibit
samples of your work. If you desire, you can later expand your portfolio to
include additional samples for a fee. Categories include animator, art
director, copywriter, fashion designer, film/video professional, fine artist,
graphic designer, illustrator, industrial designer, interior designer,
interactive web, photographer, surface designer.
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SCULPTURE
Sculpture.org
http://www.sculptor.org/
A comprehensive resource for
sculptors. Includes industry information such as How large is the sculpture industry world-wide? How many
people work as sculptors? As 3D artists? In foundries, schools, studios and
other places? What are the major issues facing sculptors and the industry? What
are the major marketplaces, materials, and technologies in the industry.
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USEFUL USC RESOURCES
USC - Department of Art
http://www.cas.sc.edu/art/
Information on the Department of Art at the University of South Carolina.
*JobMate
http://www.sc.edu/career
Click on the student link under the JobMate icon in the top right corner of the page. Updated daily
by the Career Center at USC, this database lists full-time, part-time, summer, internship
and graduate assistantship opportunities in a wide variety of industries.
In addition to searching for advertised opportunities students may also
search the employer directory or lists of USC Career Fair employers, as
well as upload a resume for employers to view and/or sign up for
on-campus interviews with employers.
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