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What can I do with a Major in Multidisciplinary Fine Arts?

Skills Developed • Ability to Critically

Evaluate Art • Acting & Receiving

Direction • Analyze Complex Textual

& Cultural Phenomenon • Communication • Creativity • Critical Thinking & Writing

• Innovative Problem Solving

• Leadership • Organization of Ideas &

Materials • Project Implementation • Relating Abstract Ideas &

Visual Forms

• Respect Individual Difference

• Teamwork • Think & Write Creatively • Time Management • Understanding Different

Artistic Mediums • Work Independently

Work Environments Graduates of the Art Multidisciplinary program may find employment with/in museums, artistic management companies, stage design companies, art galleries, arts and entertainment companies, broadcasting companies, communication companies, consulting firms, acting and drama organizations, educational institutions, media companies or production companies. Graduates may also choose to pursue employment with marketing and public relations companies, community organizations, arts councils, cultural institutions, governmental organizations, multimedia companies or advertising companies.

Career & Employment Services (CES)

www.uleth.ca/ross/ces  

The Multidisciplinary Fine Arts Program

at the University of Lethbridge The Bachelor of Fine Arts - Multidisciplinary degree enables students to pursue studies in the Departments of Art, Music, Theatre and Dramatic Arts, in combination with courses from other Faculties. This flexibility enables students to combine their studies in unique ways specifically suited to their needs and career goals. Students develop their own program by choosing one major area of concentration in art, drama, or music, while taking a selection of courses in each of the other two. Because of the individual nature of this degree, students will find additional opportunities for enrichment and involvement in the areas they choose to emphasize. For further career information and possible job titles, please see the ‘what can I do with a Major in…’ document for your major area of concentration.

For more information on the Multidisciplinary Fine Arts Major at the

U of L: http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/art

Faculty of Fine Arts

W660 University Centre for the Arts Phone: 403-380-1864

Email: See Contact Website Academic Advising:

http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/student-advising

 

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Key Areas of Specialization: Dramatic Arts, Art, Music, Performance, Technical/Design, Theatre Studies, Art Studio, Art History/Museum Studies, New Media, Digital Audio Arts, Native American Art

Entry Level Job Titles

These jobs are normally intended for new graduates and require 0 to 2 years of experience. It is important to note that many entry level positions require some related experience or demonstrated ability to perform job-related tasks. Even those positions that do not require experience will still prefer an experienced candidate, if one is available. • Actor • After School Program

Facilitator/Instructor • Art Foundation Program

Coordinator • Child/Youth/Family

Specialty Program Instructor

• Children’s Art Instructor • Collections Assistant • Curatorial Assistant • Design Consultant • Display Coordinator • Drama Instructor

• Education Program Specialist

• Gallery Assistant • Graphic Production

Assistant • Heritage Interpreter • Instrumental Music

Teacher • Junior Graphic Designer • Museum Interpreter • Music & Video Program

Assistant • Music Intern • Music Product Associate

• Musician • Photographer/Sales

Associate • Program Coordinator • Record Company Sales

Representative • Reporter • Sales & Marketing

Assistant Intern • Stagehand • Studio Art Technologist

(Printmaking) • Voice Actor

Note: The U of L offers various resources and programs to facilitate students in gaining work and volunteer experience. Find an entry level position on the CES job board or join the Management or Arts & Science Cooperative Education Programs. Summer jobs, part-time work, internship positions and volunteer experience help students to enhance their skillset and accumulate work experience for their future career.

Related Job Titles These jobs generally require extensive, relevant work experience and/or further education.

• Acting Coach • Advertising Artist • Agent • Animation Artist • Announcer • Art Appraiser/Dealer • Art Consultant • Art Critic • Art Director • Art Librarian • Artifact Preservation

Specialist • Artist • Artistic Consultant • Artistic Director

• Arts Administrator • Arts Blogger • Arts Program Coordinator • Backstage Technician • Broadcast Technician • Broadcasting Program

Coordinator • Camera Operator • Casting Assistant/Director • Cinematographer • Classical Musician • Composer • Concert Promoter • Conductor • Conservator/Restorer

• Creative Director • Critic • Curator • Designer • Drama Teacher • Exhibit/Display Designer • Film Archivist • Graphic Artist/Designer • Historical Preservation

Coordinator • Illustrator • Interactive Media

Designer • Jazz Musician • Lighting Technician

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• Literary Agent • Lyricist • Makeup Artist • Multimedia Producer • Multimedia Sound

Technician • Museum Curator • Museum Exhibit Designer • Music Critic • Music Program

Coordinator • Music Publisher • Music Teacher • Musicologist • Orchestra Musician • Painter • Performer • Performing Arts Publicist • Photographer • Playwright

• Press Agent • Press Director • Prop Manager • Public Relations Specialist • Publicist • Radio/TV Broadcaster • Record Producer • Researcher • Screen Writer • Script Supervisor • Script Writer • Set Designer/Builder • Singer • Sound Technician • Special Effects

Technician/Coordinator • Stage Manager • Stage Technician • Story Editor • Stunt Coordinator

• Talent Agent • Talent Manager • Teacher • Technical

Assistant/Director • Technical Writer • Theatre Administrator • Theatre Technician • Theatrical Press Agent • TV/Radio Reporter • University Professor • Video Producer • Visual Arts Consultant • Vocal Coach • Voice Over Artist • Wardrobe

Supervisor/Manager • Writer

Thinking Outside the Box: Other Possible Job Titles On average, people change their career three to five times in their lifetime. So, no matter what major you choose, you may still be interested in opportunities totally unrelated to your program of study. We encourage you to be open to all possibilities! Your undergraduate degree can be a springboard for other educational pursuits, and your transferable skills and experience can prepare you to work in a multitude of settings. • Academic Advisor • Advertising Artist • Appraiser • Architect • Art Therapist • Audio Programmer • Booking Agent • Business Manager • Communication Expert • Communications

Consultant • Communications Officer • Community Outreach

Coordinator • Computer Games

Designer • Copywriter • Counsellor

• Cultural Programmer/ Planner

• Digital Animator • Drama Therapist • Editor/Publisher • Editorial Designer • Educator & Public

Programs Coordinator • Entertainment Lawyer • Event Planner/Manager • Events & Public

Engagement Specialist • Executive Director • Festival Coordinator • Fundraiser • Grant Writer • Human Resources

Specialist • Information Coordinator

• Interviewer • Journalist • Landscape Architect • Lawyer • Librarian/Information

Specialist • Marketing Communication

Specialist • Marketing Consultant • Media

Consultant/Coordinator • Media Correspondent • Non-Profit Administrator • Packaging Designer • Project Manager • Tour Coordinator • Volunteer Coordinator • Volunteer Engagement

Officer

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Useful Resources

Recommended websites to assist in exploring the field of Multidisciplinary Fine Arts and its career opportunities.

University of Lethbridge Art Gallery http://www.uleth.ca/artgallery/ SAAG – Southern Alberta Art Gallery http://www.saag.ca CASA – Lethbridge Community Arts Centre http://www.casalethbridge.ca Galt Museum Lethbridge http://www.galtmuseum.com New West Theatre Lethbridge https://www.newwesttheatre.com Lethbridge Musical Theatre http://www.lethbridgemusicaltheatre.ca The Alberta Society of Artists http://albertasocietyofartists.com Theatre Alberta http://www.theatrealberta.com Alberta Music Industry Association http://amia.ca/ Alberta Media Production Industries Association http://ampia.org Digital Alberta http://www.digitalalberta.com Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society http://amaas.ca Alberta Learning Information Service Occupational Profiel Actor, Casting Director, Critic, Dancer, Model, Singer Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television http://www.academy.ca/

National Film Board https://www.nfb.ca Canadian Council for the Arts http://www.canadacouncil.ca Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television & Radio Artists http://www.actra.ca/ Canadian Association for Theatre Research http://catracrt.ca Professional Association of Canadian Theatres http://www.pact.ca/ Canadian Media Production Association http://www.cmpa.ca Motion Picture Association – Canada http://www.mpa-canada.org/ Canadian University Music Society http://www.cums-smuc.ca/ Canadian Federation of Musicians http://www.cfmusicians.org/ Canadian Music Centre http://www.musiccentre.ca/ National Music Centre http://www.nmc.ca/ Canadian Council for the Arts – Music http://www.canadacouncil.ca/music/ Cultural Human Resources Council http://www.culturalhrc.ca/

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Campus Resources Career & Employment Services (CES) http://www.uleth.ca/ross/ces/ Career Counselling (Counselling Services) http://www.uleth.ca/counselling/ Academic Advising http://www.uleth.ca/ross/academic-advising Native Student Advising http://www.uleth.ca/ross/native-student-advising Student Success Centre – Study Skills, Learning Strategies & Tutoring http://www.uleth.ca/student-success-centre/

Accommodated Learning Centre http://www.uleth.ca/ross/accommodated-learning-centre/ International Centre for Students http://www.uleth.ca/international/ Registrar Office & Student Services http://www.uleth.ca/ross/ Scholarship & Students Finance http://www.uleth.ca/ross/student-finance/ U of L Students’ Union & Student Clubs http://www.ulsu.ca/

Campus Job Resources Career & Employment Services Job Board CES Job board Arts & Science Applied Studies http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/applied-studies/students Arts & Science Co-op Education & Internship http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/coop

Management Co-op Education http://www.uleth.ca/management/co-op Study Abroad & Exchanges http://www.uleth.ca/international/content/study abroad-exchanges Management Study Abroad & Exchanges http://www.uleth.ca/management/study-abroad

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