Synopses & Reviews
Even in todays job market, effective educators are in high demand. From classroom teaching to museums, art education offers a wide range of opportunities for the creatively inclined, and this is the only book devoted exclusively to this exciting field. With up-to-date information, job search advice, and an overview of terminology and methodology, Starting Your Career in Art Education will help you choose an area of specialization and succeed in it.
Youll discover the responsibilities associated with different positions, then learn how to land your best-fit job by determining your teaching philosophy, creating an art-teaching portfolio, writing perfect cover letters and résumés, and acing your interview. Finally, an interviews section features advice from successful art educators to add to the lessons learned.
Learn about careers teaching art in:
- Pre-K
- K-12
- Undergraduate and graduate school
- Museum education
- Nonprofits
- Businesses
- And more!
Whether youre seeking job security or a career that satisfies your love of art, this invaluable and one-of-a-kind guide will help you get there!
Synopsis
For a creative, rewarding, and financially viable career, look no further than this essential guide!
About the Author
Emily Stern is an associate professor of art at the College of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, New York and former chair of the Art Department. She has taught art and design and provided career advice to college students for over nineteen years. She received a BA in art from Yale University and an MFA in graphic design from Indiana University. An artist and designer, she exhibits her work nationally and internationally. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Ruth Zealand is an associate professor at the College of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, New York, where she serves as chair of the Education Department. She has taught at all levels, from pre-kindergarten to high school to undergraduate and graduate courses, and has acted as a special education supervisor and a principal. She received a BS in special education and elementary education from the University of Michigan and earned her master’s and PhD from Teachers College, Columbia University. She lives in New York City.