Visual images are all around us in print, movies, advertising, and the
Internet. Our society’s ever increasing desire for more information creates many
opportunities for those people who are able to create these images. If you have
artistic talent, then you should consider earning a degree in art. You will find
many jobs open to you with an art degree, and you will not have to choose
between paying your bills and pursuing your passion for creativity. Here are
five careers in art to consider:
Art Therapy
Art therapists have a passion for helping people through sharing their love
of art. They work with a team of therapists, supervised by a psychiatrist, to
help individuals with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. Art
therapists use various artistic materials to help their clients explore their
problems and grow in self awareness and personal creativity. An art therapist
must be trained in psychology as well as art, and take graduate level courses to
obtain certification. Art therapists frequently work in their own private
practice, as well as at hospitals, mental health centers, nursing homes, and
special schools.
Advertising
Advertising firms hire art directors to help design advertising materials
with the aid of a copy editor. The art director is responsible for the visual
part of an advertisement, while the copy editor is responsible for the written
part. Art directors must develop advertising campaigns and find creative ways to
make products appeal to various target groups. The successful art director will
have the ability to work with clients, executives, and illustrators in a
creative and effective manner.
Photography
Photographers benefit from training in fine arts, as well as in the
technology used in photography. A degree in art can help the photographer
develop a good eye, an understanding of light and perspective, and an artistic
awareness. Magazines, portrait studios, news outlets, and advertising firms all
need photographers to operate their businesses. Photographers can specialize in
one area such as nature, architectural, portrait, or product photography.
Specialty Craft Shops
There are many small craft shops that hire artists to produce products for
niche markets. These apprentice artists can learn a valuable skill in designing
and creating beautiful one-of-a-kind products to sell. Some of the items these
small shops produce are stain-glass windows, custom ironwork, handmade clocks,
and jewelry. If you are interested in pursuing an opportunity like this, you
should be willing to put forth the time and effort to learn these demanding
skills.
Teaching
Teaching can be one of the most rewarding jobs you can pursue in art. Passing
along your love and passion for art will bring joy to you and your students
alike. If you want to teach in the public school systems, then you will be
required to earn a teaching degree, but there are many other teaching jobs if
you don’t want to go this route. Community centers, private schools, nursing
homes, and day care centers alike may have openings for art teachers.
These are only a few of the jobs that you can get with an art degree. The
possibilities are only limited by your creativity and ambition. For more ideas,
check with the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
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