Career Profiles: Art
Careers in the arts fall under several specializations which include but are not limited to art education, art history, photography, ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpturing and graphic design. Those working in the art field are often employed by agencies, theatres, art centers, schools, and studios. Skills that are essential to a career in the arts are critical thinking, communication, design and planning, research and investigation as well as administration and management. The work environment for artists varies depending on the type of art specialization and can include self-employment, design service firms, private and government industries, and motion picture and video industries. Perfecting a trade and creating a strong networking circle are highly recommended within the competitive art field.
Career Possibilities:
Additional experience and/or education may be required
- Architectural Communications
- Architectural Illustrator
- Art Therapist
- Caricaturist
- Cartographer
- Conservator
- Artist / Designer
- Community Arts Instructor
- Display Designer
- Entertainment Industry
- Fashion Illustrator
- Graphic Designer
- Jewelry Designer
- Landscape and Real Estate Artist
- Model Builder
- Police Artist
- Publishing Industry
- Recreational Therapist
- Set Decorator
- Storyboard Artist
- Videographer
- Web Designer
Where Employed:
- Advertising agencies
- Amusement parks
- Art galleries
- Colleges and universities
- Film industry
- Government agencies
- Museums
- Public and private schools
- Public relations firms
- Publishing and recording companies
- Recreation departments
- Self-employment (“freelance”)
Career Research Resources:
- CSULB's exclusive career management tool with career exploration and job search resources: CareerLINK
- Career information guide from the US Department of Labor: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Career exploration and job analysis tool: O*NET Career Database
CSULB College and Department Links:
- College Website: College of the Arts
- Academic Advising: Undergraduate Advising Resources
- CSULB Program & Major Options: Colleges & Departments
