Arts eBook

by A.M. Buckley

Overview

This title examines the positions of artist, dancer, photographer, and curator. The duties and responsibilities of the professional in each of these occupations are examined. Through profiles of artist Dane Picard, dancer Elaine Wang, photographer Heather Cantrell, and curator Julie Joyce, readers will get the sense of an artist's life. Readers will learn about daily life in the arts, average salaries, and educational requirements and steps to securing one of these positions. Readers will learn what characteristics and interests make for a successful career in the arts, and a short self-evaluation analyses the prospective artist's potential for success in the field. Also included are evaluations of each profession's potential market, and how to find work. Inside the Industry is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617589553
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Series:	Inside the Industry Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Lexile:	1110L (what's this?)
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	11 - 18 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Is an Arts Job for You? 6

Chapter 2 What Is an Artist? 14

Chapter 3 Would You Make a Good Artist? 24

Chapter 4 What Is a Professional Dancer? 34

Chapter 5 Would You Make a Good Professional Dancer? 44

Chapter 6 What Is a Professional Photographer? 54

Chapter 7 Would You Make a Good Professional Photographer? 64

Chapter 8 What Is a Curator? 74

Chapter 9 Would You Make a Good Curator? 86

Get Your Foot in the Door 96

Professional Organizations 98

Market Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112