미술대학 졸업생의 취업 현황 연구

초록

The recent economic downturn has been hard on all sectors in a nation, and art college graduates are not an exception. In this situation, understanding working conditions for young artists and artistic workers, and provide a road map for improvement has been a significant issue. This article aims to explore the labor-market experience of recent fine art graduates and to investigate specific features of the working conditions in art sectors using survey and focus group interview data. The result of the survey showed that most graduates have been employed in art-related fields, while most of them are not content with their jobs due to low wages and insecure employment. Based on the results, this article provides alternatives for the current art college curriculum and policy support for young artists: 1) developing practical career education programs that can help students advance career exploration and field experience, 2) providing customized support programs for art college graduates including artist fees, working spaces, and networking opportunities, 3) raising awareness of artists as a profession and promoting investment for the expansion and activation of the art market in the long term.

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