Welcome to the College of Visual Arts and Design Career Community!
Our College of Visual Arts and Design incorporates three departments — Art Education/Art History, Design and Studio Art — along with supporting galleries and institutes. We are one of the largest and most comprehensive stand-alone colleges of art and design offering undergraduate through doctoral instruction anywhere. We may be large in size but we are local in our character, and there is a place for your creativity in our community.
Art is what defines us. We are educators, designers, makers, researchers and scholars. From Distinguished Research Professor to freshman undergrad, we are a community of the creative and the curious. Collectively, we encourage creative futures for a diverse population on an increasingly global stage. Through rigorous arts-based education, arts- and client-based studio practice, scholarship and research, we engage with communities both near and far. We are multi-faceted. We are art and design in every color, shape, form, word and experience. We affirm the role of art and design and recognize its role as a defining marker of civilization. Our students thrive in our community, shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow creative individuals. We believe that art is a mode for expressing the human story. We are the creative economy in action.
Our community is all about engagement. Our incredible new facilities are designed to nurture relationships across the university and with the city of Denton — two creative forces putting an ever-brighter light on the North Texas region. Our faculty, staff, students and alumni radiate out across the globe as collaborators and innovators, inclusive of all, and with a determination to share our common values and our sense of purpose.
Greg Watts, Dean
Services Offered by the Career Center
We encourage you to explore the resources and services the Career Center has to offer, attend an upcoming career event, and schedule an appointment with your Career Coach.
DISCOVER YOUR PATH
As you begin considering options for your future career, the career assessment tools and other resources presented here are designed to help you:
- Identify your interests, values, personality, and skills.
- Understand how your unique set of attributes can impact your success and satisfaction in various career options and work environments.
- Differentiate yourself from others by developing your personal brand statement.
- Recognize the competencies and skills employers seek when hiring employees.
EXPLORE MAJORS AND CAREERS
If you’re in the process of choosing a major or want to confirm you’re in the right major, it’s important to understand the relationship between the many majors available at UNT and the vast career opportunities that exist. In addition, you can gain valuable knowledge and experience in a potential career field by participating in job shadowing programs, completing an internship and connecting with career professionals.
GAIN EXPERIENCE
Employers value students with real-world work experience, and research shows that students who complete an internship or other type of experience receive a greater number of job offers and a higher starting salary when they graduate. Multiple opportunities exist for gaining real-world experience and adding valuable skills to your resume while completing your degree.
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
In order to launch a successful job search and achieve your goals, there are several steps you must take in advance. The resources and tools presented here will help you create a strong resume, prepare to interview, and develop a strategy to connect with employers. In addition, be sure to meet with your Career Coach for major-specific advice. Your Career Coach can review your resume and provide suggestions, help you develop effective responses to common interview questions, and assist you with personalizing your networking and job search strategy.
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES || CONNECT WITH EMPLOYERS
