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It’s one thing to be a creative person, and quite another
to make a living being creative. When the economy slows down,
fine artists are often the hardest hit by the slump. But if
you’ve always dreamed about a career in the arts, consider
these five careers that will keep you creating but also bring
home a paycheck.
Photography
If you have a burning desire to create and work independently,
professional photography might be the career for you. More
than half of photographers are self-employed, which means
they set their own hours and can decide what jobs they want
to take on. Becoming a professional photographer can mean
taking studio portraits of people or pets, capturing weddings
on film, working for a newspaper or magazine, or taking product
shots for companies.
Photography equipment can be expensive, so why not let your
art pay for itself? Professional photographers earn an average
of $16.35 per hour. Besides having artistic talent and the
right equipment, some training is necessary. These photography
colleges offer programs geared toward developing
both your artistic talent and your business sense.
Film and Video Production
Believe it or not, it’s possible to turn a passion
for film into a viable career. Film and video technicians
work as everything from camera operators and directors to
broadcasters and sound engineers. You don’t even have
to move to New York or Los Angeles. Local networks hire properly
trained film and video technicians to produce everything from
commercials to news segments. To learn more about what kinds
of jobs are available in the film industry and the kind of
training you will need, see “Careers
in Film and Video Production”, you can
also view a complete list of Film
and Video Production Colleges.
Graphic Design
Graphic designers create everything from corporate logos
and print advertisements to animation for commercials and
website design. The creative possibilities are endless for
graphic designers, both in the corporate world and as freelancers.
Because the field of graphic design is highly technical as
well as artistic, an associate’s degree or bachelor’s
degree is generally required to break into the field.
The good news for artistic folks looking to pursue a career
is graphic design is that the field is expected to grow at
an average rate through 2016, despite the current recession.
Graphic designers can make anywhere from $25,000 to $72,000
a year, with an average annual salary of $45,340. Here's a
list of Graphic
Design Schools to get you started.
Interior Design
Interior designers work with clients to come up with a design
scheme for a home or business. While many interior designers
are initially attracted to the field for the decorating aspects
of design, there are also many opportunities for interior
designers to create layouts for office buildings and stores.
To have a career as an interior designer, it is important
to be up to date with regulations concerning things like disabled
access and fire codes for both homes and public spaces.
An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is usually
necessary to obtain a career in interior design, because these
jobs can be highly competitive. A career
school program in interior design can give you
the artistic training, the technical education, and the credentials
you need to break into the industry. Interior designers make
an average of $50,190 per year, which is pretty good money
for doing something you love.
Video Game Design
Everything in a video game has to be created by someone.
Video game designers work to create characters, landscapes,
objects, and even music for everything from logic puzzle games
online to the latest third person shooter for console gaming.
If you have artistic ability and a passion for video games,
courses in video game design can help you land your dream
job.
You can expect to earn anywhere from $35,000 to $75,000 a
year as a video game designer, depending on your position
and skill level. These jobs are competitive but attainable
with the right training. An associate’s or bachelor’s
degree from a career college that focuses on job training
goes a long way in such a highly specialized industry. JustColleges
has partnered with many career schools that offer video
game design and development programs.
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