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Careers and Graduate School

Careers

artWhat recent grads say about Taylor's art programs:

"The Taylor University art program prepared me well for the workplace and for running a successful internet design and development business. My fine arts degree combined with a second degree in computer graphic arts provided strong fundamentals in both art and computer science and has allowed me to not only be successful in the things I was taught but has also provided a solid foundation upon which to build and learn new skills."  - Ben Mahan TU '99

"I always knew I wanted to be an art teacher, but coming to Taylor has given me more passion for my future career. I have had the opportunity to work under an amazing faculty that has nurtured my skills and abilities and supported my growth as both an artist and an art educator. I have confidence that I will be able to teach art because I am able to do art."  - Rachel Mead TU '03

Graduate School

What recent grads say about Taylor's preparation for graduate school:

"I believe the most helpful aspect of Taylor's art department was the faculty. They were so accessible and had personalized advice and suggestions, which were a big help to me as I headed toward graduate school. Also they fostered my personal initiative and independence in moving towards my goals, which are essential traits in the graduate student. Now I have graduated with my master's degree and am working at a job I love. I know this could not have happened without an advanced degree. 

I feel like I was ahead of the curve on thinking about how one integrates faith with the arts, and watched some of my fellow grad school students struggle with issues we had wrestled with in our Taylor classes. I felt like I had more to offer to these students as a result of my Taylor education."  - Heidi Harbin TU '01

"My time at Taylor enhanced my view of the world, providing a firm foundation of faith, compassion and the desire to strive for excellence in all things. I took away with me the artistic skills and wisdom imparted to me by my professors, as well as a strong work ethic that prepared me for my graduate studies in painting."  - Noel Randel TU '01