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Fine & Performing Arts
Artists can be self employed, work for companies or artists guilds, etc. Artists aren't paid the highest wages. Some have a second job to pay bills. Training usually starts at very young ages and some may stop their profession when they reach their mid or late 30's. After they stop however many may continue to teach or do other things in the field. Landing a job is tough because of the competition. If you're passionate about it and willing to work though you have a higher chance of success. Skills you would want to be successful could be:
- Creativity
- Determination
- Self-Confidence
- Physical Strength, flexibility and stamina
Job Outlook by mnCareers.org: Like other art-related fields, fine and performing art workers face fierce competition. Thousands of young people dream of being musicians, dancers, actors and artists. But, few actually make a living at it. Because of this competition, few openings exist each year for most jobs. Some jobs, like graphic designer and art director, have more openings. The overall outlook for fine and performing artists is good. Opportunities continue to be created by technology changes. Art directors have opportunities to coordinate website and online projects. Musicians and artists can find openings to work on websites, games and CDs. Graphic designers must remain up-to-date with the current computer software available for both print and web-based projects.
Graphic Designers: Design and create graphics for business and promotions. Employment currently: 3,620. Best Fits into Interest Profile: AER (Click Here, to determine your interest profile).
Wages: Low End: $11.20 Mid Range: $18.00 High End: $26.90
Education: 4 Year Bachelor's Degree: Degrees in art or design are common.
Job Outlook: Very Good: Having an up to date portfolio is helpful in this largely competitive field.
Growth: 120 Openings per year.
Photographers: Capture and process photographs for clients. Employment currently: 1,870. Best Fits into Interest Profile: AR (Click Here, to determine your interest profile).
Wages: Low End: $8.40 Mid Range: $17.40 High End: $32.30
Education: Varies: Professional photographers may have more training including possibly degrees in photography from 1, 2, or 4 year colleges.
Job Outlook: Good: Corporate jobs have a higher growth and outlook than other photography careers do.
Growth: 50 Openings per year.
Producers & Directors: Make decisions regarding the production of a video or televised performance or newscast. Employment currently: 800. Best Fits into Interest Profile: AES (Click Here, to determine your interest profile).
Wages: Low End: $21,760.00/yr. Mid Range: $39,480.00/yr High End: $77,170.00/yr
Education: On-the-Job Training: A lot of work experience is required to become a producer or director. Business backgrounds can help also.
Job Outlook: Fair: Low profile jobs may make it easier to enter this field.
Growth: 30 Openings per year.
Fashion Designers: Create new or develop off of old fashion lines. May set new trends and also determine fabric make up and color of clothes to be produced for sale. Employment currently: 120. Best Fits into Interest Profile: AER (Click Here, to determine your interest profile).
Wages: Low End: $10.00 Mid Range: $13.90 High End: $21.80
Education: 2-4 Years: To compete in this field you are highly recommended to have a 2 or 4 year degree in fashion.
Job Outlook: Good: Extremely fierce competition in this field. Higher demand is being reported by some organizations however.
Growth: <10 Openings per year.
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