Careers in Visual Arts
Careers in Visual Arts create art to communicate ideas, thoughts or feelings. They use a variety of methods such as painting, sculpting or illustrating to accomplish that.
Art Directors
formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.
$114490
Bachelor's degree
Multimedia Artists and Animators
create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
$88080
Bachelor's degree
Fashion Designers
design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
$87210
Associate's degree
Art, Drama and Music Professors
teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$84780
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Commercial and Industrial Designers
design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.
$76290
Bachelor's degree
Fine Artists and Painters
create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
$65020
Associate's degree
Set and Exhibit Designers
design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.
$64610
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Graphic Designers
design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
$58370
Bachelor's degree
Photographers
photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists.
$50290
No degree required
High job satisfaction
Craft Artists
create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
$38260
Bachelor's degree
Painting, Coating and Decorating Workers
paint, coat, or decorate articles, such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, toys, books, or leather.
$37540
No degree required
Personality Match
Floral Designers
design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
$30670
No degree required
Careers in Performing Arts
Careers in Performing Arts include careers in theatrical and musical performances. Theatrical production companies coordinate all aspects of producing a play or theater event. Agents represent actors and assist them in finding jobs. Costume design management companies design costumes. Lighting and stage crews handle the technical aspects of productions. Dance studios provide places for dancers to practice.
Theatrical Makeup Artists
apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.
$99990
Post-secondary certificate
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Celebrity Agents
represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.
$98070
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Producers
plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.
$96690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match
TV Directors
interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs.
$96690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match
Program Directors
direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
$96690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match
Talent Directors
audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.
$96690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match
Technical Directors and Managers
coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
$96690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match
Art, Drama and Music Professors
teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$84780
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
$78680
Bachelor's degree
Music Directors
direct and conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras or choirs.
$65720
Doctoral degree
High job satisfaction
Music Composers and Arrangers
write and transcribe musical scores.
$65720
Associate's degree
High job satisfaction
Set and Exhibit Designers
design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.
$64610
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Public Address Announcers
make announcements over public address system at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.
$57300
No degree required
Personality Match
Choreographers
create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.
$52000
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Costume Attendants
select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.
$51780
No degree required
Dancers
perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.
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No degree required