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Are you interested in a career in the visual arts? The following resources will provide you information on various careers within the field.
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Print books are located on the third floor of the Library. Use the call number to locate the book and check it out on the first floor. If you are at a Center, you may request the book be delivered to your Center. eBooks may be read online.
Architect? A Candid Guide to the Profession by Call Number: NA1995 .L45 2013The new edition of an essential text offers an informative, engaging view of the architectural profession from education through practice.
Architecture: An Introduction by Call Number: eBook (click title)Offers a thorough introduction to the entire field of architecture, outlining the steps that are normally taken in becoming a qualified architect, from initial education right through to professional practice, as well as how to apply this architectural training in other fields.
Careers in the Arts: Fine, Performing & VisualCall Number: NX163 .C375 2017 & eBook (click title)Careers in the Arts: Fine, Performing & Visual is designed to provide need-to-know information on the various careers in this popular field, with detailed information on 25 different career paths.
Thrive: A Field Guide for Women in Architecture by Call Number: NA1995 .S56 2024Underpinned by inclusion, internationalism and intersectionality, this practical guide looks back as well as forward, exploring the history of women working in architecture as well as interrogating the contemporary landscape. It provides guidance, tips and examples for navigating key points in an architect’s career, including education, practice, projects and promotion.
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- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Arts and Design OccupationsIncludes detailed information on various careers within the visual arts.
Professional Organizations
- The American Institute of ArchitectsSee also the Florida chapter