Creative Careers at Illinois

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

FACEBOOK

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:

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• 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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