Artistic Careers

Multimedia Artist or Animator

About 60 percent of multimedia artists and animators are self-employed.
Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability.
Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely; some well-established artists earn more than salaried artists, while others find it difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling their services.

About 60 percent of art directors are self-employed.
Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability.
Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely; some well-established artists earn more than salaried artists, while others find it difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling their services.

About 60 percent of craft artists are self-employed.
Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability.
Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely; some well-established artists earn more than salaried artists, while others find it difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling art.

About 60 percent of fine artists are self-employed.
Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability.
Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely; some well-established artists earn more than salaried artists, while others find it difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling art.

Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 80 percent of jobs were in healthcare and social assistance industries, and 15 percent in federal, state, and local governments.
While a bachelor's degree is necessary for entry-level positions, a master's degree in social work or a related field is necessary for some positions.
Job prospects are expected to be favorable, particularly for social workers who specialize in the aging population or work in rural areas.

People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.

People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.

People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence.
Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor.
Job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.

Actors endure long periods of unemployment, intense competition for roles, and frequent rejections in auditions.
Formal training through a university or acting conservatory is typical; however, many actors find work on the basis of their experience and talent alone.
Because earnings may be erratic, many actors supplement their incomes by holding jobs in other fields.

Job opportunities for producers and directors in motion pictures, and in films for television, are centered in New York and Los Angeles, however, small studios exist throughout the country.
Formal training through a university or acting conservatory is typical; however, many producers and directors find work on the basis of their experience and talent alone.
Because earnings may be erratic, many producers and directors supplement their incomes by holding jobs in other fields.