ART 394: Professional Practice In The Studio name optional:
CAREER QUESTIONNAIRE
Please put time and thought into reflecting on your true desires for your career so you can get the most meaningful preparation from this class. Some may feel that the questions are anxiety provoking or worry about admitting to a lack of preparation. Let me assure you that most undergraduate students have not made much progress towards developing a professional practice. This class is an opportunity to become informed and make a plan for the future.
What is your major, minor, and concentration?
Are you on the B.A. track or B.F.A. track (or let me know if you plan to change tracks)?
Do you plan to take ART392 capstone exhibition, ART393 special project, or have you already taken your final capstone/project?
Why did you decide to earn a degree in the arts?
Do you expect to make a living from your art?
If you don’t plan on being a studio artist, what do you plan on doing in the art field?
What are your plans one year post-college?
5 years?
10 years?
Are you considering additional schooling or graduate school?
What does your ideal dream career look like? (this is a DREAM, so don’t hold back)
Do youknow someone who has a career similar to what you might want?
Are you part of an arts community? Do you have a mentor?
Have you created or developed any of the following:
CV or Résumé (none / a start / good progress / mostly finished)
Biography (none / a start / good progress / mostly finished)
Artist Statement (none / a start / good progress / mostly finished)
Documentation images of your artwork (none / a start / good progress / mostly finished)
About how many pieces do you have documented?
Website or Blog about your work (none / a start / good progress / mostly finished)
Social Media account about your work (none / a start / good progress / very active)
Works you would be proud to show in a portfolio (not yet / 5 pieces / 10 pieces / more)
The main concept for your capstone/special project artworks
(no / rough ideas / multiple semi-developed ideas / I have a specific plan)
What are the top art & non-art skills you have that could be valuable to your career?
Do you feel ready to exhibit your work, or to extend yourself professionally?
What do you enjoy about making art? What do you not enjoy about it?
What would make you feel successful as an artist or arts professional?
What should I know to help make this course helpful to you?