5 Career Options Art Students Should Consider
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Posted By: Anica Oaks on December 27, 2018 You may be familiar with the cliché of the starving artist. While it is true that some artists in the past have struggled to make a living, this is certainly not the case in modern society. Today, there are plenty of great careers for artists to pursue. They can allow you to apply your creative spirit towards making a steady income for you and your family all the way to retirement. Below are five career options art students should consider pursuing. Animation One thing nearly everyone with a passion for art enjoys is animation. It was part of everyone’s childhood, and many still enjoy it as adults. Animation is a huge field. As an animator, you could see your work in commercials, theatrical films, cartoons, video games, websites, software, apps and much more. Graphic Design Another huge career field for art students to pursue is graphic design. Graphic designers are artists that create the visual images and graphics used by companies, organizations and even the government. Graphic designers can work in a digital landscape, but also design printed products are especially sought after for marketing purposes in which their work is used in both promotional materials and packaging design. Architectural Design While not always thought of as a strict art, art students should also consider a future career in the architecture industry as an architectural designer. A lot of creative design goes into modern architecture, and there is a big demand for this work. You could, for example, end up working with a custom home builder designing people’s dream homes. Art Direction One of the highest paying jobs in the field of art that many art students strive towards is that of art director. An art director can be thought of as a high level executive in the field of art. Art directors work in film, television, and advertising. Everything you see on screen was put there on purpose by an art director. They oversee a staff that works on the aesthetic elements of commercial products such as advertisements, newspapers, websites, theatrical films, magazines and much more. Art Instruction While some people are born with talent, most people do need some direction from those with more experience to fine tune their technique and bring their skills up to a professional level. One career field you should certainly consider is art instruction. Teaching others how to get the most of their talents can be very rewarding. Artistic ability is not something you should let go to waste. There are many great careers for you to choose from that can give you a comfortable income while allowing you to purse your passion for creativity. The list above is only a starting point. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Anica Oaks
Freelance Writer, Freelance University of San Francisco class of 2012 Member Since November 2016 |
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