Art at UW Madison
Art Career Pathways
Digital Media and Graphic Design
Combine aspects of art, communications, business, and digital mediums to work in graphic design, photography, publishing, video, audio, animation, web design, marketing, or business information systems.
Studio Art
Create visual art in your chosen medium, sell your work to museum and gallery representatives, and possibly teach the skills of your trade to other artists.
Art Education
Teach and engage students in the visual arts in a variety of school or community based settings.
Arts Administration
Facilitate the day-to-day operations of an arts organization including fundraising, community relations, event management, budgeting, and financial management.
Community Outreach and Public Service
Create public art that contributes to a community’s identity, fosters pride and a sense of belonging, and enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors.
Art Therapy
Help patients interpret, express, and resolve their emotions and thoughts through artistic expressions.
Top Skills Learned
- Communication
- Project management
- Receiving and applying feedback
- Adaptability
- Creative thinking and problem solving
Gain Experience Through
- Internships
- Apprenticeships
- Exhibitions
- Showcases
- Job shadows
- Informational interviews
- UW student organizations
Get Connected
- UW-Madison Art Student Organizations and Clubs:
- Chazen Museum of Art Student Ambassadors
- AIGA Wisconsin UW-Madison
- Applied Comics Kitchen
- Art for Change
- Mad Gaffers (Glass)
- Mad Metals
- The Photography Club
- Wheelhouse Studios
- Join ConnectED Badgers: Arts, Health, and Education on LinkedIn and interact with alumni, faculty, staff, and peers.
Key Courses To Explore
- Art 102: Two-Dimensional Design
- Art 104: Three-Dimensional Design
- Art 107: Introduction to Digital Forms
- Art 112: Drawing I
- Art 508: Colloquium Art
Explore: Art Employers
Check out some of the companies and organizations that hire people on this pathway!
Meet your advising team
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