Film, Visual, and Performing Arts Community

Not sure what you want to do with your degree?

• Utilize the Occupational Outlook Handbook, O*Net, and career videos to explore the responsibilities, education, pay, and job outlook of arts careers.
• View how Panthers in arts have launched their post-graduation career paths in the UWM Career Outcomes dashboard.
• Want to consider other career paths? Use tools in the Career Exploration Community.

The Peck School of the Arts provides rich resources for each academic department around careers. Visit their page for career content in the specific areas of the arts.  

Experiential Learning  

Hands-on learning beyond the classroom helps you expand your skills, form community connections, build your resume, and gain the Panther Edge. These include internships, undergraduate research, study abroad, community engagement, and leadership experiences. 

Internships  

Internships provide an excellent opportunity to get hands-on experience, expand your transferable skills, develop professional connections, and build your resume. Our staff can help you tailor your resume and cover letter, search for positions, and prepare for the interview.    

Be sure to utilize Handshake to search for positions. Employers looking to hire UWM students & alumni use this recruiting system to connect with you! 

Examples of meaningful internships sponsored by UWM might include: 

• Story Fellows Program 
• Arts, Humanities, and Social Science Internship Program 
• ArtsEco 
• Community Leaders Internship Program (CLIP) 

On-Campus Jobs  

On-campus jobs provide convenient options with flexible scheduling and opportunities to gain transferrable and career-related skills. Explore and apply to on-campus jobs on Handshake. For additional support, visit our employment website.

Examples: There’s a variety of arts related spaces on campus that could provide meaningful experience for students interested in creative careers. Some places include, the Studio Arts & Craft Centre, pre-college programs, ArtsECO, Campus Marketing and many gallery spaces throughout campus. 

Community Service/Volunteer  

SET has deep community partnerships which provide student opportunities for volunteering, service learning, service trips, and other forms of community-based learning. You may even find yourself in a course with a built-in service-learning requirement. You can learn more about this on our website here.  

Examples: Big Brothers Big Sisters Program, Alternative Spring Break Trip, Virtual Tutoring Program, and Hope House Food Pantry…to name a few!  

Student Organizations  

Joining a student organization provides you opportunities to form friendships, explore your interests, gain work and volunteer experience, develop leadership skills, and network with professionals working in your industry. Explore UWM’s student organizations. 

Examples: Arts for All, Focus Photography Club at UWM, Game and Design Development Club, Prowl Radio, Milwaukee Underground Film Festival, Ad Club, and more. 

An easy way to find student organizations at UWM is by visiting the Student Involvement page at UWM.  

Build your Professional Network with Creative Organizations

• Milwaukee Artists Resource Network (MARN) 
• ImagineMKE 

• Imagining America 

Resumes and CVs within creative careers can vary widely. For general resume guidance visit this SET resource page, and for assistance in a specific field please contact us.

Handshake is the primary source for employers to who are seeking to hire new graduates or interns. Additionally, those seeking careers in creative fields may wish to explore the Create Wisconsin job board as well the Jobs that Help website.