Careers, Internships, & Graduate Study

Graduate Study

Many of our graduates pursue advanced degrees in art history, studio art, film and video production, library science, arts administration, education, museum studies, and more.Ìý Recent alumni have attended some of the most renowned graduate programs for art and filmmaking in the U.S. including California Institute of the Arts, University of Iowa, Ohio University, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and The Columbus College of Art and Design.Ìý

Internships

Before they even graduate, our majors gain valuable professional experience through both paid and unpaid internships and short-term part-time positions with a wide variety of businesses and organizations, including:

  • ThisWeek Community NewspaperÌý
  • Gateway Film CenterÌý
  • Columbus Museum of ArtÌý
  • Frank MuseumÌý
  • ZulillyÌý
  • Columbus Entertainment MagazineÌý
  • Columbus CrewÌý
  • Columbus ClippersÌý
  • West Camp PressÌý
  • Central Ohio Communities ProjectÌý
  • Minuteman PressÌý
  • Cleveland Museum of ArtÌý
  • Midwest Photo ExchangeÌý
  • Event Marketing StrategiesÌý
  • Wild Goose CreativeÌý
  • Ohio History CenterÌý
  • Numerous graphic design firms

Careers

Students pursuing majors in the Department of Art and Art History gain expertise in critical thinking, writing, analytical, technical and communication skills that position them to succeed in a diverse array of professions. Our graduates are working in diverse career fields including:

  • ArchivistÌý
  • Art Restoration & ConservationÌý
  • CeramicistÌý
  • Commercial Photography and VideoÌý
  • Costume DesignÌý
  • Digital ImagingÌý
  • Filmmaking and Film/Video ProductionÌý
  • Gallery DirectorsÌý
  • Glass, Fabric, and Textile DesignÌý
  • Graphic DesignÌý
  • Industrial DesignÌý
  • K-12 Public and Private School EducationÌý
  • Museum curatorsÌý
  • Museum educationÌý
  • Photography/Computer/Digital Lab TechniciansÌý
  • PublishingÌý
  • Studio ArtistsÌý
  • University teaching and administrationÌý
  • Web Design