Career and College information and events for artists
College Resources | Career Resource Booklet | Career Program tours | Career Day | College Day
Below are links to websites and handouts that will help you to navigate your college application process. Some are specifically for students who are applying to art programs, and some are useful for all college-bound students.
General College Preparation:
Ryman Arts' Guide to Choosing a College [pdf 40kb]
FastWeb Guide to College Search and Admission
Mapping Your Future
This site provides free, web-based college, financial aid, career and financial literacy information and services.
Match College is a college search website, with additional related career information.
QuestBridge is a non-profit program that links bright, motivated low-income students with educational and scholarship opportunities at some of the nation's best colleges.
TELACU Education Foundation provides college scholarships and mentoring to students in underserved communities in California. They have a great list of online college preparation resources here: http://telacu.com/site/en/home/education/resources.html.
College Prep 101. General college preparation information.
College Visits Database
A searchable database of college visit days. If you are low-income you may be eligible to be flown in to visit a school, contact the school's campus representative for details.
KnowHow2Go
College preparation and resource information for students from middle school through 12th grade, focused on the low-income student. Information also available in Spanish.
College Preparation for Art Students:
National Association for College Admission Counseling
Application tips for performance and visual arts students.
National Portfolio Day
A national program for high school artists looking to apply to art programs.
2012 Southen California Dates:
Sun, Jan 15, 2012 : Laguna College of Art and + Design.
12:00pm - 4:00pm
ArtSchools.com
An art college search engine, allowing you to search for a college by location, degree, major, or type of college.
New York Times article on Portfolio Preparation
College Information for Undocumented Students:
Undocumented Student Guide [pdf 20 pages]
A guidebook full of college planning information for undocumented students.
AB540.com
A comprehensive website for the college-going undocumented student
The College and Financial Aid Guide for AB540 Students [pdf 52 pages]
Created by USC Rossier School of Education
Dream Activist
Information about the Dream Act and how you can take action
Tips for AB540 Students Transferring to the CSU System
How to photograph your artwork:
Ryman Arts Workshop: How to photograph your artwork [pdf 71kb]
Instructions created for Ryman Arts students
Ryman Arts' Glossary of Photographic terms [pdf 37kb]
How to Photograph your Artwork
Detailed instructions on photographing different types of artwork.
How to Photograph your Drawing or Painting
Shorter instructions on photographing a drawing or painting
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
www.fafsa.ed.gov
The free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use this application to apply for federal grants and assist in funding your college education. You will be required to fill out this form to apply for financial aid in college.
http://csac.ca.gov/
The California Student Aid Commission’s site will assist you in your search for state, federal, and institutional financial aid information for funding post-high school education.
http://latinocollegedollars.org/
Latino College Dollars lets you search for scholarships specifically for Latino students.
http://www.finaid.org/ - English
http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/spanish.phtml - Spanish
FinAid is a general financial aid search and information site.
College Day 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Otis College of Art and Design
Special Event for all students and their families 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
What school is right for you, and how can you get in? A panel discussion and question & answer session.
During class time that day, Ryman Arts students will attend our College Fair. Representatives from all the schools below will be on hand to review artwork and discuss their art programs. We will also have available materials from many other colleges, as well as information about creating a portfolio, finding scholarships and photographing your artwork.
Representatives from the following schools will be available on our College Day. Please follow the links to each school, to decide which ones may be a good match for you, and prepare any questions you have for the representatives ahead of time.
If you have any questions about the event, contact Rebecca at the office: (213) 629-2787.
Art Center College of Design. Private Art College. Pasadena, CA.
Bowdoin College. Liberal Arts College. Brunswick, ME
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). Private Art College. Valencia, CA.
California State University, Fullerton . Public University. Fullerton, CA.
Chapman University. Private University. Orange, CA.
Cornish College of the Arts. Private Art College. Seattle, WA.
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Private Applied Arts & Creative Business School. Los Angeles, CA.
Laguna College of Art & Design. Private Art College. Laguna Beach, CA.
Maryland Institute College of Art. Private Art College. Baltimore, MD.
Oregon College of Art and Craft. Private Art College. Portland, OR.
Otis College of Art and Design. Private Art College. Los Angeles, CA.
Parsons the New School for Design. Private Art College. New York City, NY.
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Private Art College. Philadelphia, PA.
San Francisco Art Institute . Private Art College. San Francisco, CA.
Savannah College of Art and Design. Private Art College. Savannah, GA.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Private Art College. Chicago, IL.
School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Private Art College. Boston, MA.
The Oxbow School. Private Arts High School. Napa, CA.
UCLA School of Art and Architecture. Public University. Los Angeles, CA.
USC Roski School of Fine Arts. Private University. Los Angeles, CA.
Woodbury University. Private University. Burbank, CA.
Career Day 2011
Saturday, March 26
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Harris Hall Auditorium, USC
Our annual Career Day will feature entrepreneurs in the world of toy cars. Ridemakerz "ZEO" and noted entrepreneur Larry Andreini, and former head of Mattel's Hot Wheels division, Carson Lev. Ridemakerz stores allow people to create and customize their own toy cars, combining the artistic and the mechanical. Read more about Mr. Andreini here. Carson Lev is the CEO of Redphin Productions, and Automotive Licensing and Marketing firm, and COO of Foose Design, a custom car design firm.
Each Spring, Ryman Arts hosts a Career Day to focus on the expansion of our students’ career horizons. A rewarding, fruitful career in the arts is a possibility for all our students, and there are many options available that they may not know about. We want all our students, and their families, to know that nobody has to be a “starving artist” – you can find a career in the arts that suits you!
A career in art is one of the biggest areas of employment in Los Angeles. As an artist, you can work in many industries, such as fashion, entertainment, publishing, museums, web and video game design - the list goes on and on. This downloadable booklet was created to give students an introduction to different sorts of art-related careers. It includes a listing of jobs, internships and contests that are available to high school and college aged students.
Go to our Special Opportunities page to see a current list of internship and scholarship opportunities, as well as other great postings.
Download the Career Day booklet [24 pages, PDF: 137 KB]
-
Includes:
- Careers in the Arts
- Careers Related to Visual Art
- Student Resume Sample
- Letter of Recommendation
- Portfolio Guideline
- Arts Related Job Seeker Resources
- Arts Related Job Opportunities
- Internships
- Career Program 2011
Ryman Arts Career Program 2011
Career Events
Career Day. Saturday, March 26, at Ryman Arts
Lunch and Learn with BRC Imagination Arts. Saturday, April 16, at Ryman Arts
Behind the scenes tours
AECOM Architecture. April 14
Walt Disney Animation Studios. April 15
Thinkwell. April 19
Lexington Design + Fabrication. April 21
Walt Disney Imagineering. April 21
Disney Animation Research Library. April 22
Each Spring, Ryman Arts provides a Career Program to focus on the expansion of our students’ career horizons. A rewarding, fruitful career in the arts is a possibility for all our students, and there are many options available that they may not know about. We want all our students, and their families, to know that nobody has to be a “starving artist” – you can find a career in the arts that suits you!
The best way to get a taste of the marvelous career opportunities in the arts is to visit the workplaces of artists, and see for yourself the variety of skills that are in demand in Los Angeles’ creative workforce.
The above tours and events have been arranged especially for Ryman Arts students, giving them a unique chance to explore their options for a career in the arts.
This program is available to current Ryman Arts students, and Ryman Arts alumni. Contact Rebecca at the Ryman Arts office if you have any questions or need further information.
All of the companies participating in our Career Program are members of the Themed Entertainment Association. The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is an international non-profit association representing the world’s leading creators, developers, designers and producers of compelling places and experiences.
TEA members bring the experience of engaging storytelling and entertainment to a vast number of casinos, restaurants, retail stores, museums, zoos, theme parks and an ever-growing list of destinations that aim to bring a higher level of visitor experiences world wide.
The TEA provides the proper channels and opportunities to network, educate and help your business or career grow.
Desciptions of Participating Companies:
AECOM Architecture. This tour is a unique opportunity to take a look into one of the world’s leading providers of professional technical and management support services to a vast range of markets, including architecture. AECOM Architecture seeks a balance between art and technology, form and function, beauty and purpose, vision and result. AECOM’s architects and interior design professionals have helped shape the world around us, from high-rise buildings that form city skylines, to educational, cultural, research and transportation facilities that enable our way of life and future. With a commitment to excellence, AECOM continuously develops and adapts advanced technologies, discovers new ways to apply proven techniques, and implements creative approaches to solve complex challenges. Limited to 20 students per tour.
Walt Disney Animation Studios. This tour is a special opportunity to go behind the scenes at Disney Animation, seeing how animated films are made, as well as learning about the history and seeing some of the archives from decades of Disney animated films. Limited to 20 students per tour.
BRC Imagination Arts. This special event will take place on campus where students can learn more about how BRC creates, designs, and produces award-winning experiences that are enjoyed by millions. BRC’s team includes some of the industry’s most accomplished and innovative talents from a wide variety of creative and technical backgrounds. Working with some of the world’s most recognizable brands, corporations, cultural and regional institutions, BRC has produced one-of-a-kind experiences ranging from theme parks such as Walt Disney’s Epcot Center, to live shows and various special attractions.
Thinkwell. This tour is a unique opportunity to learn more about Thinkwell Group and its involvement in the construction of one-of-a-kind attractions, branded and educational experiences, events, exhibits, entertainment, and master planning services. As a full-service creative group, Thinkwell’s diverse and talented team works with dozens of different industries to create immersive guest experiences in physical and digital environments. Limited 20 students per tour.
Walt Disney Imagineering. This tour is a special opportunity to go behind the scenes at Walt Disney Imagineering, seeing how new theme parks, rides, and other “experiences” for Disney parks and resorts are developed by a team of artists, engineers, builders and dreamers. Limited to 20 students per tour.
Lexington Design + Fabrication. This tour is a special opportunity to take a look into this unique full-service, creative design and custom fabrication company known for its expertise in producing a wide variety of projects that require complex technical design and inspirational experiences. With over 25 years experience creating themed environments, unique architectural ornamentation, custom furniture, character lighting, and engaging exhibits for museums, casinos, theme parks, restaurants, retail, and broadcast television, Lexington has demonstrated an exceptional talent for crafting dynamic, beautiful projects, and excels in bringing unique visions to reality. Limited to 20 students per tour.
Animation Research Library. This tour is an extraordinary opportunity to take a look into the history of Walt Disney animation. Entrusted to conserve and protect the artistic heritage of Walt Disney Animation Studios, the Animation Research Library ensures the ability of the Walt Disney Company to utilize the collection, “in-house,” as a creative resource for brand enhancement, product development, and inspiration. Limited 15 students per tour.
[Artwork: Ji-An Wang]
