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Visual Arts Career Pathway

Visual art careers offer a diverse range of opportunities, from traditional roles like painting and sculpture to modern fields such as digital media and animation. Artists can work independently, creating personal projects or freelance work, or be employed in various industries including advertising, entertainment, and education. Additionally, careers in art curation, gallery management, and art therapy provide paths to engage with art in supportive and educational roles. As technology advances, visual arts professionals increasingly blend creative skills with technical expertise, expanding their career possibilities even further. - OSPI Career Cluster Pathway Info PDF

Career Pathway images created by Talley High School students.

pathway Courses

  • Art A, B
  • 2D Art & Design (AP) A, B
  • Drawing (AP) A, B
  • Visual Art Year 2 (IB) D, E
  • Pathways to Success A, B
  • Worksite Learning

Beyond the classroom

These courses may visit worksites such as art galleries, welcome artists as guest speaker, participate in service projects for the local school and professional community and participate in after school art clubs.

after high school

WORKFORCE. Information / Records / Office Clerk ($49,000)

MILITARY. Art and Media Director ($36,000)

APPRENTICESHIP/CERTIFICATE. Artists ($68,000)

2-YEAR DEGREE. Fine Artist ($82,000), Makeup Artist ($130,000)

4-YEAR DEGREE. Agent/Business Manager of Artists ($121,000), Art Director ($125,000), Special Effects Artist / Animator ($99,000), Museum Technician / Conservator ($62,000)

GRADUATE DEGREE. Postsecondary Teacher ($70,000), Curator ($73,000)

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Architecture and Construction Career Pathway

 

Architecture and Construction Career Pathway

 

Production Arts Career Pathway

 

Written Arts Career Pathway

 

Program of Study

Visual Arts Program of Study

Graduation credits

CTE
Electives
Fine Arts

Credentials

Not Currently Available

College credit 

AP/IB Exam

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