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Description This career area includes painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and electronic media. The field of fine art focuses on the aesthetic aspects and efforts of art. Success in this career field requires talent, promotional, and entrepreneurial skills. |
The Future There is a constant demand for visual art by individual collectors, businesses, and government agencies; however, it may take years of work to become a recognized and sought-after artist. |
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Career options Consider this career if you: Are Self Motivated Understand self promotion Can handle criticism |
Suggested activities:
Columbus Museum of Art Columbus Junior League Wexner Center for the Arts Columbus Cultural Arts Society Parks & Recreation Art Program Columbus Arts Festival Columbus College of Art & Design Saturday Programs |
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Otterbein College Bachelor of Arts in Art
Ohio State University
Columbus State Community College
Columbus College of Art & Design
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Description Literature, one the Fine Arts is different from journalistic or technical writing because of the aesthetic and recreational aspects for the reader. The field has several genres including science fiction, biography, romance, poetry, and adventure. Initial publication for an author takes years of persistent work but once an author has been published it is usually easier to be published again. Writing related careers can also be found under the Communications Pathways. |
The Future Writers can find different venues to publish their work besides book form: magazines, newspapers, and scripts for movies, TV, and theatre. Competition is fierce and the acceptance and approval of your audience determines success. Only a small percentage of submitted manuscripts are ever published. |
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Career options Consider this career if you: Are disciplined to working alone Are able to put your ideas into words Willing to promote your own work |
Suggested activities:
Columbus Arts Festival Columbus Junior Theatre Wexner Center for the Arts Davis Discovery Center Columbus Cultural Arts Society Parks & Recreation Thurber House |
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Otterbein College Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Ohio State University
Capital University
Ohio Dominican Uiversity |
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Description In addition to being proficient on an instruments musicians may compose, arrange music, and/or conduct music groups. Musicians perform either as part of a group or as a solo artist in live or recorded performances. Most musicians perform for live audiences but also may perform for radio, television, movie productions, or studio recording sessions. Composers write original music scores for themselves or other musicians. Arrangers transpose and adapt music for a particular instrument or group. |
The Future Competition in the field is fierce and talent is not always a guarantee for success. In 1997 it was estimated that 3 out of 5 musicians held part-time jobs. Music related careers are increasingly dependent on computers and technical careers in music, while growing slowly, are more stable occupations. |
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Career options Consider this career if you: Can handle hours of practice Are willing to promote your own work Handle criticism well Are willing to travel |
Suggested activities:
Columbus Junior Symphony Community Groups: Vaudvillities, Shadowbox Cabaret Columbus Association for the Performing Arts - High Five Program Columbus Jazz Youth Orchestra |
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Otterbein College Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Music Education
Ohio State University
Capital University
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Description Singers give life to music using their knowledge of voice production, melody and harmony. Singers are classified by their voice range and also the style of music they perform. They may work as part of a chorus or choir, as back up singers or solo artists. A knowledge of composing, arranging, and music theory is helpful in becoming successful. |
The Future The field of vocal music is small compared to other career fields. Just like musicians, the majority of singers have part-time jobs to supplement their income. Singers may find more stable employment if they have arranging, composing, or copying skills. Talent is not always a guarantee of success. |
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Career options Consider this career if you: Work well in groups Can adapt to hours of practice Have good listening skills |
Suggested activities:
Actors Theatre Columbus Junior Chorus Columbus Junior Theatre Opera Columbus Educational Outreach Program Church Choir |
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Otterbein College Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Music Education Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre
Ohio State University
Capital University
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Description Dancers express ideas, stories, rhythm, and sound with their bodies. Most dancers are schooled in multiple forms of dance such as tap, jazz, ballet, folk, and modern styles. After learning the various forms, a dancer will usually specialize in one form. Dance also complements theatre such as opera or musical theatre. Many dancers will also need to cat and/or sing to be part of a performance piece. |
The Future The job growth rate for dance is expected to be faster than the average for all occupations through 2006 due to the public's continued interest in this form of artistic expression. The field is still relatively small and openings will occur as other dancers retire or leave the profession (usually in their late 30's). |
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Career options Consider this career if you: Enjoy working late in the evening Can handle criticism and rejection Can follow spoken directions Have a good memory for spoken direction |
Suggested activities:
Imani Dancers Ballet Met School Outreach Program Parks & Recreation Art Program / Dance Classes Broadway Series Education Program |
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Otterbein College Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre with Dance Concentration
Ohio State University
Capital University
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Description Careers in theatre include stage and screen actors, narrators, make-up artists, directors, producers, sound designers, production designers, set designers, managers and their assistants. Scripts for plays and movies are interpreted by the people in these jobs to present a visual program that will attract and entertain an audience. |
The Future The field is growing thanks to the technology that allows movies and television shows to be recorded outside of Hollywood and New York. Competition is still very keen and most actors have other jobs to supplement their income. Earnings from acting are usually low because work is erratic. |
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Career options Consider this career if you: Can handle rejection and criticism Can express your ideas well Are organized in your approach to work |
Suggested activities:
The Davis Discovery Center Columbus Junior Theatre Broadway Series Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) |
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Otterbein College Bachelor of Arts in speech communications Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Ohio State University
Capital University
Ohio Dominican Uiversity |
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Description This career pathway area includes entertainment and information on radio, television, video, telecommunications, and the internet. The broadcast day is usually 24 hours so those entering the field may work a variety of different schedules. A strong personality and clear speaking voice are essential for success as an on air personality or behind the scenes. |
The Future Job growth is good, rising slightly above average because of the Internet boom and the public demand for visual information. Starting at smaller radio or television stations at lower pay is probably the best way of getting in to the field. |
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Career options Consider this career if you: Work well with others Have good communication skills Can handle the pressures of deadlines Can work alone to complete projects |
Suggested activities:
Kids News Network Columbus Junior League Columbus Junior Theatre Wexner Center for the Arts Young Artist Program Columbus Cultural Arts Society Parks & Recreation Art Program |
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Otterbein College Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting
Ohio State University
Columbus State Community College
Capital University
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