CREATIVE CAREERS
THE CREATIVE CLASS
IN DEMAND According to the World Economic Forum’s The Future of Jobs report, “creativity” will be among the top three skills required in the global workforce by 2020. The top two are complex problem solving and critical thinking—skills that you will develop with an arts degree from Illinois. “Design thinking flips traditional technology product development on its head. The old way is that you come with a new product idea and then try to sell it to customers. In the design thinking way, the idea is to identify users’ needs as a starting point. Across corporate America, there is a rising enthusiasm for design thinking not only to develop products but also to guide strategy and shape decisions of all kinds. Venture capital firms are hiring design experts, and so are companies in many industries.” —The New York Times
WHERE IS THE CLASS OF 2017? WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION…
Pursuing Further Education
Other (interning, volunteering, seeking employment etc.)
21% 19%
60%
Employed
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY
FIND OUR ALUMNI HERE:
THE ROCKETTES
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CENTRE OF MUSICAL ARTS
MARIANI LANDSCAPE
BLDD ARCHITECTS
5TH PLANET GAMES ARC WORLDWIDE TESKA ASSOCIATES
MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP
AIRBNB CHARLOTTESVILLE BALLET
JOHN DEERE
AECOM
AMERICAN CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO ST. LOUIS BLUES BATSHEVA DANCE COMPANY
NINTH WARD OPERA COMPANY
WHIRLPOOL
PERKINS + WILL
OHIO LIGHT OPERA
APPLE UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
GUITAR CENTER IA INTERIOR ARCHITECTS
U.S. ARCHITECTURAL GLASS AND METAL
BANG THE TABLE
ALLEN VANDERVER CONTMPORARY ARTIST
GENSLER ARCHITECTS
REEBOK
BIG MONSTER TOYS
BANCROFT ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS LAUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK
STREETSENSE
HITCHCOCK DESIGN GROUP
AMERICORPS
MERCE CUNNINGHAM
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
SHEDD AQUARIUM CUBICLE NINJAS
NASA DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
PGAV DESTINATIONS
QUBIT.
MCKENNA DESIGN GROUP
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS MUDLARK THEATER
STUDIO GANG
KRONICK + VALCARCEL ARCHITECTS THE STATION THEATRE
VISCERAL DANCE CHICAGO
SITE DESIGN GROUP LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO AUTODESK SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL
UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
KOHLER DEFINITION THEATRE COMPANY
NOTRE DAME SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
GOOGLE TIFFANY’S BALLET PHYSIQUE
DESIGN WORKSHOP
IBM
INFINITY ARTS ACADEMY GREEN THUNDER PERCUSSION ARTEMISIA THEATRE COMPANY
AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL
OGILVY & MATHER ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
CHIYODA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL TOKYO
METROPOLITAN OPERA BALLET
BCV SOCIAL APPALACHIAN CENTER FOR CRAFT
CATERPILLAR
BIG-BJARKE INGELS GROUP
SMITHGROUPJJR
MICROSOFT
JAMES MARTIN ASSOCIATES LEWIS AND CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE LANDSCAPE
STRUCTURES
URBAN PLANNERS
WORK
FOR
Advocacy groups Architecture firms Community service agencies Engineering firms Federal and state governments
Historical restoration and preservation agencies Investment companies Local governments Neighborhood revitalization initiatives Non-profit organizations Planning agencies Private foundations Real estate developers School districts Transportation agencies Utility companies Zoning administrations
JEREMY SHACKETT
URBAN PLANNING, BAUP 2016
Engagement Strategist Bang the Table, Boulder, CO
“My urban planning education at Illinois prepared me for my current position by giving me a deep understanding of the planning profession and how cities work. DURP’s professional resources and events gave me the opportunity to network and gain important skills outside of the classroom. Even though I am not currently a planner, I am able to ‘speak the language’ with planners I currently work with and can carry a toolbox for success that I can use for any career path.”
NICO BROWN
DANCE, MFA 2014 THEATRE STAGE MANAGEMENT, BFA 2010
Dance Artist and Arts Administrator
Thodos Dance, Chicago, IL formerly with Esoteric Dance “Dance at Illinois was a dream. I spent three years cultivating my choreographic inquiry, critically challenging my craft and orienting myself in the dance field. The questions that propelled my choreography at Illinois continue to shape my work in NYC. At Illinois, I developed deep, meaningful relationships with faculty, and they remain my biggest mentors and advocates. I am so grateful for Dance at Illinois, and I feel prepared for a lifelong career in the field.� Photo by Scott Shaw
Artistic Director Arts Administrator Choreographer
CAREER TITLES IN
DANCE
Dance Educator Dance Studio Owner Director Editor Marketing Rep for a Dance Company Movement Therapist Non-profit Administrator Performer Producer Professional Dancer Special Events Planner for a Dance Company Sports Trainer Theatre Administrator Yoga or Pilates Instructor Youth Worker
THEATRE CAREER
TITLES
Actor
Playwright
Arts Administrator
Producer
Artistic Director
Production Assistant
Automation Technician
Props Artisan
Casting Director
Recording Engineer
Company Manager
Rigger
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Costume Shop Manager
Scenic Painter
Director
Sound Designer
Drama Coach
Stage Manager
Dramaturg
Stitcher/Draper
Fight Choreographer
Technical Director
Lighting Designer
Theatre Critic
Live Sound Mixer
Theatre Educator
Makeup Artist
Theatre Manager
Master Carpenter
Vocal Coach
Master Electrician
Voiceover Artist
TYRONE PHILLIPS ACTING, BFA 2012
Actor and Artistic Director Definition Theatre Company, Chicago, IL
“The University of Illinois instilled in me that I was the future of the American Theatre. I got to explore my passions and learn more about the art of collaboration and how we can change lives through theatre. I am a leader in the arts community because of my alma mater, and I can’t wait to come back to create with future students.”
KATHLEEN FERRERO
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, BLA 2015
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER Ken Saiki Design, Madison, WI
“My studio classes in the Landscape Architecture program at Illinois helped me understand the variety of scales in which landscape architects work. Also, my professional practice class helped prepare me for what to expect in an office environment, and what would be expected of me as a new designer. I also had the opportunity to travel to several European countries where I gained a broader cultural perspective, knowledge, and education that I will draw from in my design work today.”
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE
PROJECTS
INCLUDE
Corporate and commercial grounds Earth sculpture Hotels, resorts, and golf courses Interior landscapes Land planning Land reclamation and rehabilitation Monument grounds Public parks and gardens Residential sites School campuses Streetscapes and public spaces Urban and suburban design Water resources
ART + DESIGN
CAREER
TITLES
Advertising Director
Graphic Designer
Art Conservator
Illustrator
Art Dealer
Industrial Designer
Art Director Interactive Media Designer Art Teacher
Jewelry Designer
Artist in Residence
Medical Illustrator
Arts Administrator
Metalsmith Designer
Audio/Visual Designer
Museum Curator
Book Designer
Painter
Commercial Photographer
Packaging Designer
Creative Director
Photographer
Designer
Product Designer
Editorial Art Director
Scenic Artist
Exhibition Coordinator
Sculptor
Fashion Photographer
Toy Designer
Fine Artist
User Experience Designer
Furniture Designer
User Interface Designer
Gallery Director
Video Artist
Game/App Designer
Website Designer
RYAN MARZOLPH NEW MEDIA, BFA 2014
POST PRODUCTION LEAD Snapchat, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
“The breadth of courses offered at Illinois allowed me to explore many avenues, which in turn opened many more doors to diverse career opportunities upon graduation. From my major coursework toward my BFA to my minor in Computer Science, I was able to craft a unique educational experience driven by my passions which prepared me to enter an industry so new it literally didn’t exist when I was still a student. To this day I find myself quoting the words of some of my most inspiring professors as their lessons still strongly influence the work I do every day.”
MUSIC CAREER
TITLES
Agent
Music Librarian
Arranger
Music Producer
Artistic Director
Music Teacher
Arts Administrator
Music Therapist
Band Director
Music Web Producer
Composer
Orchestrator
Conductor
Performer
Director
Promoter
Engineer
Publicist
Entertainer
Recording Engineer
Ethnomusicologist
Recruiter
Film Scorer
Vocal Coach
Lyricist
Sound Technician
Music Event Manager
Talent Manager
Music Historian
Writer
JACQUELINE PICCOLINO VOCAL PERFORMANCE, BM 2013
PERFORMER, SOPRANO
San Francisco Opera and Seattle Opera
“University of Illinois supplied all the tools I needed to get where I am today. With exceptional teaching from my professors and performance opportunities in the Lyric Theatre Department in their main stage shows, I gained an understanding of how to fully prepare myself for a demanding career.”
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TASHIO MARTINEZ
ARCHITECTURE, BSAS 2009, M.ARCH 2011
INTERMEDIATE DESIGNER
WATG and Wimberly Interiors, Seattle, WA “I always loved the idea of a renaissance man when I was younger. The ability to be versed in many different areas of knowledge and expertise while at the same time truly understanding people and culture. For me, in order to make a good building, you must think at both a macro and micro scale in a network setting. Through my studies at Illinois, I gained the tools necessary to set me on my path to become an architect.”
Architect Architectural Artist Architectural Writer/Critic Architecture Faculty
ARCHITECTURE
CAREER
TITLES
Construction Manager Developer Exhibit Designer Facilities Architect Furniture Designer Graphic Designer Industrial Engineer Interior Designer Lighting Designer Mechanical Engineer Preservation Architect Production Designer Project Architect Real Estate Appraiser Structural Engineer University Architect
CAREER SERVICES Creative students receive industry-specific information and individual attention through the FAA Career Services office. Whether exploring career options, looking for an internship or a job, or preparing application materials, you will receive guidance to help build a sustainable career.
The following specialized resources and support are offered for you:
Work by Tashio Martinez
• Workshops to gain job skills • Office hours that come to you—in places you will be learning and creating • Resume and portfolio reviews to help you land jobs • Events and career fairs to transform you into a professional • Subscriptions to arts job databases and access to the U of I job database to find opportunities • Networking with alumni and employers to make the right connections • Interview preparation so you make a good impression on future employers • Self-promotion and marketing guidance to help you get noticed
In addition to campus-based experiences and job fairs, FAA hosts events in Chicago: • Industrial Design Job Fair • Graphic Design Career Fair • BFA Acting Showcase for talent scouts and theatre directors • Theatre Technology portfolio review sessions with industry professionals • Landscape Architecture Career Fair at Morton Arboretum • Arts and Culture Career Fair where students connect with galleries, theatres, museums, festivals, and arts organizations
ARCHITECTURE CAREER SERVICES In addition to the FAA Career Services office, the School of Architecture offers architecturespecific career services, including: • Soliciting and publicizing job openings for students and graduates • Facilitating on-campus interviews between prospective employers and our students • Organizing the annual Career XPO and providing resume advice • Job search assistance, counseling, and programming • Mock interviews with alumni
Career XPO: During two days each spring, employers from across the country representing the fields of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning come to the Illinois campus to showcase their firms, build relationships with the university, and interview potential candidates for both summer and full-time employment.
FAA GRADUATES ACQUIRE SKILLS THAT CROSS MULTIPLE JOB MARKETS Communications: Organizational + Project Management : • Solve problems • Establish guidelines • Convey ideas • Motivate others • Write proposals • Assess and analyze needs • Use critical analysis • Utilize available resources • Relate to people of varying • Use teamwork skills backgrounds • Work under pressure • Adapt techniques • Make decisions • Attend to details • Form perceptions • See connections
Artistic/Technical: • Create new concepts • Design • Give visual and aural form to ideas • Think creatively • Operate visual and audio equipment • Development software graphics • Move efficiently and effectively
ILLINOIS HAS MORE THAN
450,000 170 ALUMNI IN MORE THAN
COUNTRIES
This vast alumni network creates limitless opportunities for career connections.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 110 Architecture Building 608 East Lorado Taft Drive Champaign, IL 61820
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