AngieW in Texas Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 My 18yo thought she wanted to pursue a degree in animation, but now she thinks she wants to travel down another path. She loves to draw. She loves to do art on the computer. She doesn't want to do 3-d animation, but does like doing 2-d animation. She thinks she might want to do art therapy, but I don't think that would be a good fit for her since it looks like you need to have a master's in psychology (something she isn't very interested in) on top of a bachelor's in art. She liked her programming class that she took last semester, but it isn't anything that she has ever had an interest in doing on her own. She also has Asperger's along with all the social skills challenges that usually go along with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I met a lady who drew landscapes for the conservation places and then they made blueprints and built her visions. I'd imagine that companies would need services like that for zoos, amusement parks, etc. Anther profession that needs art ideas would be the marketing industry. She might be able to find an internship or entry-level at a marketing firm. Also, if she likes the idea of art therapy, maybe should could be an assistant or teach at a charter or private school that might not require a degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) Here are a few art-related jobs and fields: Illustrator (children's books, magazine articles, textbooks, advertising, technical/medical, etc.) Animation/Cartooning Art Director Storyboard Artist Graphic Designer In-House Company Art and Graphic Design Advertising/Marketing Artist Editorial Cartoonist Comicbook Artist Fine Arts Artist Faux Painter Website Designer Logo Designer Photographer Visual Effects Film/Video Production Video Game Design Digital Color Specialist Interior Design Interior Decorator Theater Set Design/Artist Tattoo Artist Screen Printing Air Brush Artist Fashion Design/Jewelry Design Fashion Consulting Cake Decorating Elementary/High School Art Teacher Community Art Instructor (nursing homes, Parks & Rec classes) Some good resources to pursue together with your DD: - Career Zone (here and here) - Occupational Outlook Handbook (US Bureau of Labor resource on oodles of jobs) - Career Clusters: Arts, Audio/Video Tech, and Communications here and here (this is 1 of the 16 career groupings that the Occupational Outlook is divided up into) Edited February 19, 2012 by Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I suggest this website: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ it has info and outlooks for lots of different career fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 There could be some jobs in theatre that would be suitable. Theatre design or prop making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatA Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Graphic/web design. My husband is a designer and they can never find enough talent to meet the demand. If she learns a little web development (maybe since she liked the programming class) that'll make her more valuable. It also pays well (compared to other art careers). Why does she not want to do animation anymore? The career has its drawbacks (like the subjectivity of design and sitting behind a computer for 8+ hours a day) but it is steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Graphic/web design. My husband is a designer and they can never find enough talent to meet the demand. If she learns a little web development (maybe since she liked the programming class) that'll make her more valuable. It also pays well (compared to other art careers). Why does she not want to do animation anymore? The career has its drawbacks (like the subjectivity of design and sitting behind a computer for 8+ hours a day) but it is steady. I second graphic/web design. My artistic sister started out managing her department's web page. The job has evolved into managing the network and general office manager duties, but she has a creative outlet while still making a good salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Dd is a graphic designer. She works in the advertising dept...in-house ...of a large mattress and bedding company. Many manufacturers have their own graphic design/ ad people.... Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 The problem she's having with animation is that everything seems to be moving to 3d and she doesn't like 3d. She also wants to have control over her art. She knows that it takes time to get to a point where you have total control over your art (not doing art that is dictated by others). So she's thinking now that she'd like an art-related career and do her own art on the side so she can keep total control. She's also found that she gets really depressed when she hits a block. She's worried about depression (a real concern for her) if her career depends on her art, so she'd like an artsy day job and then work on her own stuff at home. She'd love to come up with her own web comic like Homestuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 There are also jobs in places like the state department and in museums for artsy folks. Some of the jobs include cataloging and preserving art. It isn't glamorous, but they are good jobs. My ds is looking towards a career in the foreign service and his girlfriend is an art major so this is something we've looked at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I remember (back in high school) meeting my friend's sister who was an artist for a sewing pattern company. She drew the images on the front of the pattern envelopes. I've always thought that was pretty cool and remember her every time I look at those pattern books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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