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Careers in Art, Design and Entertainment

Overview

Do you like to create things or draw? Do you enjoy writing music or singing? Pursuing a career in the arts can be tremendously satisfying but often requires outside-the-box thinking. A degree program is usually not as important as a strong portfolio of high-quality work. Many artists supplement their income through teaching, leading workshops and selling their work online.

On this page you can learn more about how to make a living in the arts as well as information on specific careers and where you can obtain training or educational experience. 
TOP RIASEC Categories: ​Artistic
CTE Industry Sector(s):

Arts, Media and Entertainment
Fashion and Interior Design
Manufacturing and Product Development

Intro Video

Career and Occupation Information

​Occupations to Explore
  • Graphic Designer​
  • Illustrator
  • Musician or Singer
  • Multimedia Artist or Animator
  • Careers in Game Design
  • Video Game Designer
  • Cosmetologist / Hair Stylist
  • Makeup Artist
  • Writer
  • TV Writer
  • Director (TV, Movies, Stage)​
  • Visual Effects
  • Fashion Designer
  • Interior Designer

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​Pathways to Explore
  • ​Careers in Animation
  • Careers in 3D Modeling
  • Careers in Digital Painting
  • Careers in Visual Effects
  • Careers in Game Development

Local / Statewide Programs

  • ​Arts and Multimedia Programs - Butte College
  • Art Programs and Degrees - CSU Chico
  • Computer Animation and Game Development - CSU Chico​

Get Experience Now!

You can get experience in this field in the following ways:
  • Take art-related CTE courses at your local high school, such as Digital Arts or Graphic Design. 
  • Take art classes from a local organization like the Chico Art Center. 
  • Create art, music or write on your own! Experiment with different types, genres, materials and styles. 
  • Follow artists on social media to learn more about their process.
  • Do Internet research on how artists in the field you are interested in make a living. 
  • Listen to podcasts on art and artists. 

Career Videos

Video Game Designer
Graphic Designer
Producers and Directors
Makeup Artist

Even More: Career Ideas based on RIASEC Score 

  • Realistic: Set Builder, Sound Technician, Stagehand, Prop Maker, Costume Fabricator
  • Investigative: Art Historian, Musicologist, Theater Researcher, Film Critic, Cultural Anthropologist in Arts
  • Artistic: Actor, Musician, Dancer, Painter, Film Director
  • Social: Art Teacher, Music Therapist, Community Arts Organizer, Museum Educator, Drama Therapist
  • Enterprising: Art Gallery Owner, Music Producer, Film Producer, Talent Agent, Arts Festival Coordinator
  • Conventional: Museum Registrar, Theater Box Office Manager, Art Gallery Assistant, Entertainment Booking Agent, Film Distribution Coordinator
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​Chico, CA 95928
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