Careers in Art

Introduction

Welcome to the career in The Arts web quest! Here, we will explore the possibilities for creatives in our work force! After your research you’ll understand everything there is to know about your chosen career. Have fun and enjoy learning! 

Task



Take a good look at all of the careers in art listed below. 

 

Accessory designer

Advertising designer

Animator

Architect

Art administrator

Artisan

Art Historian 

Arts administration

Baker

Cake design

Ceramics artist

Cabinetry (cabinet design)  

Chief creative officer

Colorist

Concept Artist

Curator

Dancer

Design director

Design strategist

Essayist

Event planner

Fashion designer

Furniture designer

Fine artist

Floral designer

Framer (Costume framer)

Graphic designer

Hairstylist

Historical restorations of paintings 

Historical restorations of buildings 

Illustrator

Tattoo artist

Tool & Dye trades 

Interior designer

Jewellery designer

Landscape architect 

Landscaper  

Lyricist

Make-up artist

Marine designer

Media designer

Masonry 

Musician

Party planner

Penciller

Photographer

Photojournalist

Potter

Production designer

Sculptor

Set decorator

Set dresser

Singer

Urban planner

Urban design (objects) 

Web designer

Wedding planner

Writer

 

Choose one career to research that is of true interest to you, based on your own unique creative skill set. Example; you are dexterous (good with your hands, can put together IKEA furniture like a champ, fix small mechanical objects no problem, etc) you may make a great tool and dye maker! You’re super great at math and also love to use power tools and work with your hands; you’d make a great furniture designer. You are super techy and a visual storyteller; you’d make a great graphic designer! Check out these links to get started! 

 

https://www.theartcareerproject.com/careers/

https://www.studentartguide.com/articles/art-careers-list

https://jobs.lovetoknow.com/career-fields/list-art-careers

https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/careers-advice/what-can-you-do-art-degree

Process

Your career has a big impact on your future. It can affect your identity, personal fulfillment, lifestyle, income, family and retirement. Before you decide your career, consider the following ten questions.

 

1. What are my interests?

The activities you enjoy doing in your free time can give you insight into the careers that would be satisfying, fulfilling and fun. To figure out your interests, ask yourself:

  • What hobbies do I enjoy?
  • Do I prefer spending time indoors or outdoors?
  • Do I enjoy working with people, animals, data or books?
  • What activities would I miss the most if I could no longer do them?

2. What are my skills?

Right now, you possess skills that can help you succeed in the future. Think about your hard skills and soft skills.

  • Hard skills - skills you’ve acquired through study, such as culinary arts or computer programming.
  • Soft skills - the people and life skills you possess, including teamwork and time management.

3. What are my talents and strengths?

From the time you were little, you demonstrated talents and strengths that make you unique and can help you succeed in your chosen career. In fact, Sir Ken Robinson, author of The Element, Out of Our Minds, says that:

You owe it to yourself to ensure that there’s some part of your day or week when you’re doing what comes most naturally to you and makes you feel at your most centered and authentic.

If you don't know your talents and strengths, make a list of everything you’re good at doing. Your family members, friends, teachers, boss and mentors can help you write this list that you will use to narrow down potential careers.

4. What is my personality?

Your personality is the way you think, feel and behave. It can be an important part of your career, so consider several aspects of your personality as you think about your future.

  • Are you a leader or followers?
  • Do you prefer to work alone or in a group?
  • Do you prefer to cooperate or compete with others?
  • Do you enjoy helping others or prefer to empower them to do things themselves?
  • Are you a thinker who focuses on ideas or are you a doer who takes action?
  • Are you a creative and artistic person or do you thrive with structure and routine?

5. What are my values?

Everyone has values or things that are important to them, such as financial security, social justice or work-life balance. These values can help you decide what type of career to pursue. Here instance, consider a career that pays well if you value financial security, and consider a 9-to-5 job if you want to achieve work-life balance.

6. What education or training do I need?

Certain careers require advanced education and financial investment. For example, you may need eight to 12 years of education and training to be a doctor, but you could earn a hospitality management bachelor in four years. Think about the time and money required to pursue a career as you make your decision.

7. Are there jobs available in this career?

You should consider the potential job availability in your future career field.  The travel and tourism sector contributed US$7.6 trillion to the global economy and supported 292 million jobs in 2016. Will this remain the same in the year 2021/22? This was equal to 10.2% of the world’s GDP, and approximately 1 in 10 of all jobs.

8. How much money do I want to make?

Different careers provide different monetary rewards. Even though salary shouldn’t be the main factor in choosing a career, your paycheck can play a role in your quality of life and where you live. Consider your earning potential as you narrow your career options. 

9. Where do I want to live?

Some jobs are more readily accessible while others can only be performed in certain locations. For example, you will probably need to live in a rural location if you choose to work as a park ranger or farmer, and you may want to live near an urban area if you plan to pursue a finance or fashion career. Plan carefully to ensure you can work where you want to live.

10. Why do I want to pursue this career?

Always ask yourself why you want to pursue a certain career as you evaluate which choice is right for you. Don’t let the opinions or expectations of others sway your decision. Ultimately, your career choice is solely yours.

 YOUR TASK: Use this free app to create a Venn Diagram that illustrates the follow about your chosen career: 

https://venngage.com/

I used the purple leadership qualities mind map template 🤗

  • What kind of learner are you? Visual (Spatial), Aural (Auditory-Musical), Verbal (Linguistic), Physical (Kinesthetic), Logical (Mathematical), Social (Interpersonal), Solitary (Intrapersonal) or a combination of these
  • Creative skills - List your unique talents and skills
  •  High School Education - Course choices and interest
  • Higher Education - University, Trades training, Apprenticeship, alternative training 
  •  Future Lifestyle requirements - how do you want to live in the future?
  • Alternative Training? What can you do to advance yourself in your chosen career?
  • Income/Salary - Stats on how much earning potential there is in your chosen career.
  • other considerations- Is it contract work? Are you an entrepreneur? Will you require a start-up loan? Is the work seasonal? Does it require travel?