Week 8 Readings

7. Career and Job Market Overview

This section is an educational overview to help learners understand possible pathways. Job titles and demand vary by country/region, and no employment outcome is guaranteed.

A. Art ceramics and creative industries

studio practice and teaching (community studios, workshops)
product development and craft-based small production
cultural institutions support (museum education, exhibition assistance, collections support)

B. Industrial ceramics and materials-related pathways

ceramic manufacturing and process roles (forming, firing, quality control)
advanced ceramics support roles (testing, prototyping, production coordination)
supply chain contexts for sensors, insulators, wear parts, and harsh-environment components

C. Transferable skills strengthened by this course + workshop

object-based reasoning and evidence-based interpretation
planning and risk management for making processes
professional documentation (images + specs + writing)
cross-cultural communication and critique practice

D. Neutral career preparation tips

build a portfolio with process + final outcomes
create repeatable “process cards” (steps, risks, results)
if aiming for industrial pathways, strengthen basic materials literacy and quality mindset