Careers in Art, Design and Art History
Many ask "what can I do with an art degree?". You love to draw, paint, and sculpt, but you're not sure how to translate your passion into a career. Pursuing a career as a full-time artist, designer or scholar is possible, if you have the tenacity.
About 62% of artists are self-employed. Many, however, find work with museums, galleries, schools, advertising agencies, magazines, newspapers, and movie studios. Employment of artists and related workers is expected to grow faster than average: 16% through 2016, according to the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Being an original and creative thinker and problem-solver is valuable in almost any field. At Framingham State University we challenge our students to think along the periphery, to arrive at unique solutions to complex problems. These abilities ensure success in any number of fields after graduation.
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Careers in Fine Arts & Art History
Animator
Art Acquisition Specialist
Artist Agent
Art Instructor
Art Therapy (with a minor in Psychology)
Audiovisual Specialist
Billboard Artist
Collection Manager
Craftsperson
Custom Decorator
Exhibit Designer
Floral Designer
Freelance Artist
Furniture Designer
Gallery Director
Jewelry Designer
Museum/Gallery Manager or Administrator
Medical Illustrator
Museum Archivist
Museum Technician/Preparator
Museum Curator
Museum/Gallery Manager or Administrator
Photographer
Portrait Artist
Potter
Press Operator
Printing Craftsman
Production Artist
Production Potter
Production Coordinator
Professor of Art/Art History
Set Designer
Stylist
Tattoo Artist
Textile Designer
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Careers in Graphic Design & Illustration
GRAPHIC DESIGN
User Interface Design
Branding/Identity Design
Advertising Design
Web Design/Web Development
Mobile Application Design
Package Design
User Experience Design
Interactive Design
Multimedia Design
Motion Graphics Design
Creative Director / Art Director
Book Design
Digital Strategist
Marketing Specialist
Public Relations / CommunicationsILLUSTRATION
Graphic Novels
Comic Book Artist
Children’s Book Illustration
Editorial Illustration
Forensic Artist
Medical Illustration
Courtroom Illustration
Fashion Illustration
Film Storyboarding
Political Cartoonist
Freelance Illustrator