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Prospective Undergraduate Students


In the Department of Art & Design, it's all about developing students' intellectual capacities and practical skills. We provide broad knowledge to prepare you for a variety of jobs and a lifetime of learning and growth. Potter College programs prepare you to succeed in a workforce that requires bright team players and global thinkers who are inquisitive, analytical and creative with excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

Our classes provide students personal attention and plenty of opportunities to engage in activities and projects with real-world applications. Excellence in teaching and learning is our highest priority. You'll find a diverse and world class faculty and caring staff who take a personal interest in helping students achieve their goals. Professors are more than teachers, they become lifelong mentors.

 


 

From Creativity to Career

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Art History Major Careers
  • Corporate Art Consultant
  • Professor of Art History (requires a graduate degree)
  • Art Critic
  • Art Restorer
  • Antique Specialist
  • Art Dealer
  • Gallery Director
  • Gallery Owner
  • Art Historian
  • Museum Curator
  • Exhibit Designer 
  • Non-Profit Administration
  • Art Sales
  • Art Coordinator

Art History Major

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Studio Art Careers
  • Studio Artist
    in disciples such as:
    - Ceramics
    - Painting
    - Illustration 
    - Weaving
    - Printmaking
    - Sculpture 
  • Medical Illustrator
  • Artist-In-Residence
  • Gallery Director or Owner
  • Art Museum Curator
  • Non-Profit Administration
  • Educator (requires a graduate degree)

Studio Art Major

 

 

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Graphic Design Careers
  • Multimedia Designer
  • Graphic or Digital Designer
  • Web Designer
  • Art Director
  • Creative Director
  • Illustrator
  • Brand Idenity Designer
  • Layout Artist
  • UX/UI Designer

Graphic Design Major

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Art Education & Therapy Careers
  • Elementary Art Teacher, Gr. K-6th *

  • Middle School Art Teacher, 7th - 8th *

  • High School Art Teacher, 9th - 12th *

    *P-12 Visual Arts Initial Teaching Certification is obtained through KY EPSB, and reciprocal to most of the US States.

  • College Art Ed Professor (requires a terminal Ed. D. or Ph. D. graduate degree beyond a master's degree)

  • Art Therapist (requires a licensure and a graduate degree)

Art Education Major

 

 

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Animation Careers

Certificates are focused on specific skills and your career outcome will depend on the major or professional experience you are combining the certificate with.

  • Animator
  • Motion Graphics Artist
  • Cartoonist
  • Digital Designer
  • Character Developer 
  • Game Designer

View the Animation Minor

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User Experience Careers

Certificates are focused on specific skills and your career outcome will depend on the major or professional experience you are combining the certificate with.

  • UX/UI Designer
  • UX Account Manager
  • Multimedia Designer
  • Digital Designer
  • Web Designer
  • Creative or Art Director

View the UX Certificate

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Game Design Careers

Certificates are focused on specific skills and your career outcome will depend on the major or professional experience you are combining the certificate with.

  • Game Designer
  • Level Designer
  • Game Developer
  • Animator
  • UX Engineer
  • Creative or Art Director

View the Game Design Certificate

 


 

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 Last Modified 2/1/23