Education and Training for Arts Careers
Pre-College Preparation
Indiana Postsecondary Education
Students with Disabilities
National Directories for Postsecondary Education
Non-Degree Programs and Other Training
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"I remember my instructor saying that I would be very disappointed in the first few rolls of film I took because I would know how I wanted the picture to look but didn't have enough skill to make it turn out the way I envisioned. I was so thrilled with how it turned out that I quit my full-time job to go to photography school full time." - Traci Parks, Photographer |
Pre-College and Vocational Arts Preparation
Beyond I CANCreates jobs and experiences allowing individuals with disabilities the opportunity to operate a business. Located in Muncie, high school and post high school individuals with special needs learn how to operate a gallery and gift shop as they create a line of products within an integrated workplace. Beyond I CAN hosts teachers and administrators interested in its approach, presenting workshops and providing free support to organizations wishing to start similar programs.
Brown County Creative Mentoring Program
Local middle and high school students are paired with volunteer artists, performers, or writers for mentoring outside of school hours. For information about the program or starting a similar project, e-mail Beth Mathers or contact her at P.O. Box 505, Nashville IN 47448; telephone (812) 988-9655.
Gary Art Works
A nonprofit organization based in Gary whose mission is "to provide meaningful employment and training in the arts without regard to gender, race, family income level or physical ability." Seeks to create a mentoring program between youth and established artists.
Indiana Black Expo Youth Video Institute
Click on Programs and Events. Provides hands-on training to Indianapolis students ages 13-19 in the fields of television and video production, computer animation/graphics, and broadcast journalism/on-air talent. The Institute has had demonstrated success with its students who go on to pursue post-secondary education in the fields of communications and technology, many of whom have received financial awards and college scholarships.
Indiana RepertoryTheatre Summer Conservatory for Youth
Young people (ages 8 to 18) can learn about theatre-making from professional actors, administrators, directors, and technicians. Students admitted by audition and enroll in either the Acting Track (also includes dance for theatre and playwriting) or the Production Track (stage management, directing, lighting, scenic design, costumes, properties and playwriting). For more information, contact Kara Moreland at (317) 916-4842 or kmoreland@irtlive.com.
Urban Artisans Program
Click on Programs and Services. A vocational program in studio arts and fine craft, sponsored by Vsa arts of Indiana and based at their studios in Indianapolis. Internships offered to high school students and young adults to develop artistic and vocational skills in ceramics, visual arts, and music. Contact Emily Compton: ecompton@vsai.org.
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Indiana Resources for Postsecondary Education
Colleges and Universities in IndianaA list posted by the Indiana Humanities Council.
Indiana's Education and Training Choices
Search for training programs in career clusters including art, media, and communications. Compare the costs, training program outcomes, length of training, degrees, and certifications available.
Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Eligible persons may receive services and assistance for employment-related needs, including support for vocationally-related education. Look under State Government in the blue government pages of the telephone book for the number of your local office, or find regional offices listed online.
Learn More Resource Center
Information about college in Indiana, preparing for college, getting to college, student financial aid, Indiana career information, and other essential information.
Trip to College: Directory of Indiana Colleges
Search by major (for example, art therapy, arts administration, etc.) to see a list of colleges in the state offering a particular course of study.
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Resources for Students with Disabilities
Bookshare.org LibraryDedicated to providing the same ease of access to books and periodicals that people without print disabilities enjoy. Designed for people with visual impairments, physical disabilities, or learning disabilities. Memberships for qualifying U.S. students with disabilities are free.
Going to College: a resource for teens with disabilities
“If you are in high school and are thinking about going to college, one of the best things you can do is to start preparing for it now.”
HEATH Resource Center
An online national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities. The Center is supported in part by Lumina Foundation for Education, an Indianapolis-based, private, independent foundation dedicated to expanding success in education beyond high school.
Summer Pre-College Programs for Students with Disabilities 2006 Free, online pdf document from the HEATH Center (see above), 13 pages.
Education Resources for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities
"A recruitment and referral program that connects federal sector employers nationwide with highly motivated postsecondary students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workplace through summer or permanent jobs."
National Directories for Postsecondary Education in the Arts
All Art SchoolsAn online directory of accredited art programs and arts career resources. Focuses on the design professions: the Fashion, Interior, Game, Advertising, and Graphic Design fields; also includes these professions: Photography, Online Visual Communications, Art Management, Audio Production, CAD/Drafting, Film/Video/TV, Industrial Design, Multimedia and Web, Video Production, and Visual Effects. Search by school, type of degree, or location. You can request to be sent free information about any of the schools using an online form on the site.
ArtSchools.com
Directory of art and design schools, colleges, programs (including online), and workshops.
PerformingArtsSchools.com
Directory of schools and programs in the performing arts.
Non-Degree/Certificate Programs and Other Training
Disability Mentoring DayInitiated nationally in 1999 and in Indianapolis in October 2005, the purpose is to enhance internship and employment opportunities for people with disabilities; to promote disability as a central component of diversity recruitment for a more inclusive workforce; to dispel employers' fears about hiring people with disabilities; to increase confidence among students and job seekers with disabilities; and to launch a year-round effort to foster mentoring opportunities.
Trip to College: Certificate Programs
Search by degree type to find certificate programs at Indiana colleges and universities that are eligible to receive State of Indiana financial aid. Private and public institutions as well as non-profit and proprietary schools are included. Programs listed include art/fine arts, computer assisted design, computer graphics technology, graphic design, piano pedagogy, printing technology, and welding.
Certificate Programs at IUPUI
List of nondegree programs including subject areas of American Sign Language, Basic Web Design, Computer-Assisted Design, Computer Graphics, Cultural Heritage Tourism, Floral Design, Journalism, Museum Studies, Photography, Professional Editing, Professional Floral Industry, Technical Communication and Translation Studies.
For specialized training, see Information Sources by Arts Specialty
Related Pages on This Site
Internships Mentors for Careers in the Arts
Financial Support: Scholarships
Youth Information Sources
Information Sources for Educators and Guidance Counselors
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