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CAREERS IN ART & DESIGN

If you are looking to expand your knowledge of the creative industry beyond the traditional pathways (painter, photographer, fashion designer…), follow us down these creative routes off the beaten path.....

If you appreciate photography

Did you know museums and galleries employ Curators to manage collections of artefacts or works of art? It can be a varied role that involves acquiring, caring for and displaying the collections, so a university degree or apprenticeship is the best route in Beret optional

Alternative careers: Magazine Editor, Video Editor or Social Media Manager

If you like to draw… Doodlers wanted! As a Illustrator, you could develop visual images to accompany children's books, magazine articles or websites. Many illustrators work independently from home, but most will have studied at university to perfect their technical skill and develop an individual style Your career could also develop into Art Direction in the Advertising Industry, or storyboarding in the world of Film & TV. Alternatives careers: Graphic Designer, Architect or Tattoo Artist

If you like working with computers

When multiple images are put together to create an illusion of movement, this is called animation An Animator is, therefore, very artistic and familiar with using computer programmes to create visual imagery, and Animation can be studied at degree level at university First assignment: watch hours of cartoons

Alternative careers: Web Designer, Gameplay Designer, Special Effects (VFX) or Product Designer.

If your favourite subject is textiles

Why not use your awareness of trends to develop and deliver creative concepts as a Visual Merchandiser? This often involves curating, arranging and displaying items both inside a shop and its windows in a way that encourages customers to buy them No degree required!

Alternative careers: Stylist, Interior Designer or Costume Designer

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Product Designers improve the usability (or, to those outside the industry, the capacity to perform tasks safely, effectively and efficiently) of items by creating new designs or enhancing existing ones Sound interesting? You’ll want to get hands on and look into Design degrees.

Alternative careers: Set Designer, Jeweller or Restorer.

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