Arts and design is a broad field containing fine and applied arts, both focusing on creating visual art for aesthetic, intellectual, and/or purposeful use. Careers in this cluster require creativity through tasks of designing, producing, exhibiting, and creating multimedia content. Fine arts commonly include painting, sculpture, collage, installation, architecture, photography, and printmaking. Interior and graphic designers utilize traditional fine art methods in conceptual stages; however in later stages they rely on current technological programs to execute their work.
Career Guide
Designing your major
Your major may be indirectly or directly related to your career choice, and it’s only one of many pieces to finding a good career fit. There are many majors that are related to arts and design, including:
Learn about careers in the field
- Art Director
- Illustrator or Animator
- Art Educator
- Art Therapist
- Set or Exhibit Designer
- Fine or Craft Artist
- Graphic Designer
- Architect
- Interior Designer
- Photographer
- Digital Media Artist
- Videographer/Cinematographer
- Gallery or Museum Curator
- Arts Administrator
- Costume or Makeup Artist
- Art Historian
- Fashion Designer
- Marketing or Advertising Design
- Industrial Designer
- Game Designer
Learn through experience
Join a student organization
Student organizations can help us clarify our interests and build experience. Here are a few ideas of organizations in this area:
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering in the community has many benefits for the community and for your personal and professional development. How can you use your knowledge and skills to make a difference?
Interested in graduate school?
In this field, some common graduate school programs may include architecture, scenic design, studio art, art therapy, art administration and many more!
Keep exploring
There are many ways to explore careers, through research, gaining experience, and talking with other people. Your career coach is here to mentor you and help you find ways to explore that fit you best.