Major in Ceramics & Fiber Arts Opportunitie at Seoul Womens University Korea South
Sunday, March 22nd, 2009Professional Opportunities
Many of the students continue their study at graduate schools either inside or outside of Korea. Students who complete the requirements for a teacher’s certificate will be eligible to take the teacher’s exam. Many graduates have landed in positions to which their major is relevant. Some have worked independently in their own studios and presented their works at shows such as the Eun Craft Art Show, hosted by alumni of Seoul Women’s University’s arts and crafts department. The most common careers the graduates have launched are those of ceramics/textile designer, middle school/high school teacher, various positions at craft producers, and planning and public relations officer in the corporate sector.
Advice when considering this major
The latest trend of Ceramics/Fiber Arts is to accentuate the characteristics of the materials that the objectives are made of. In practice, this has always been the priority of the craft arts. Ceramics/Fiber Arts have extended from the production of traditional tools to the creation of fine arts, which may help redefine the meaning of Ceramics/Fiber Arts. Today, we are living in an environment inundated with nameless designs and products manufactured by machine. The endless supply of mass produced goods are undermining our creative instincts. Ceramics/Fiber Arts will not only prevent the deterioration of our creativity, but also rekindle our creative inclination. With the help of Ceramics/Fiber Arts, you will be able to see the world in a new light and make people’s lives more fulfilling. Craft arts will be an integral part of the world to come. You are strongly recommended to study craft arts.