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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Art Directors

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information from the "Occupational Outlook Handbook" on artists and related workers, including discussions of the nature of the work, working conditions, training and qualifications, job outlook, earnings, sources of...
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Website
Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Art Jobs & Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource for exploring a wide range of careers in the arts, from advertising and animation to video games and web design.
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Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the lives of famous people in the arts who exemplify what it means to live a meaningful life and achieve your goals.
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BBC

Bbc: Blast

For Students 9th - 10th
So, you want to be a creative arts professional? This designed-for-teens website includes articles about what it takes to be a working artist, dancer, filmmaker, musician, writer, or fashion designer. Find interviews with arts...
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National Endowment for the Arts

National Endowment for the Arts: Accessibility: Careers in the Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
A useful collection of links to articles and advocacy groups that address barriers to career opportunities in the arts for individuals with disabilities.
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Unit Plan
Other

Career Foundry: The Key Principles and Steps of the Design Thinking Process

For Students 9th - 10th
This guide explains the Design Thinking process - including where it comes from, why it's so valuable, what it's used for, the five stages of the Design Thinking process, and how to learn more about it.
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Article
Other

Interaction Design Foundation: 5 Stages in the Design Thinking Process

For Students 9th - 10th
Understanding the five stages of Design Thinking will empower anyone to apply the Design Thinking methods in order to solve complex problems that occur around us. The article stresses that design thinking is by its nature non-linear and...
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Handout
Wonderville Media

Wonderville: Artists

For Students 3rd - 7th
An artist wakes up in the morning thinking about the story they want to tell to the world. Then they think about the materials they want to use to create their work. They may spend long stretches of time focusing on their art. Some...
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Lesson Plan
Arizona State University

Arts Work: What Artists Do

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Find an eclectic list of arts-related careers--from book illustrator to puppeteer--with short write-ups in which practitioners explain what their careers are like.
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Website
Kentucky Educational Television

Kentucky Educational Television: Kentuckians in the Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
Profiles of Kentuckians involved with the arts provides information about arts-related jobs and pursuits. Positions covered range from professors and graphic designers to cartoonists and sculptors.
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Unit Plan
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

Powerhouse Museum: Australian Designers at Work

For Students 9th - 10th
The Powerhouse Museum of Sydney, Australia, hosts an online exhibit about Australian designers. Visitors can explore careers in design by following links to each of six profiles on designers representing distinct design professions.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Does an Architectural Designer Do?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the responsibilities of an architectural designer and opportunities to progress in this field.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How to Become an Architect

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the skills and education needed to become an architect.
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Website
Other

Visual Nation: 197 Careers Related to Visual Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever thought about a career in the visual arts? This list of 197 job titles in the fields related to the visual arts should help you figure out what careers may interest you.
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Kinder Art

Kinder Art: What Can You Do With an Art Degree?

For Students 9th - 10th
If you're a student who loves art, but you're not sure what type of career would suit you, then look no further! Over two hundred ideas!