Careers in the Arts
Explore career paths in creative industries
Careers in Creative Industries
The creative arts offer many career paths. These include fine artist, graphic designer, musician, actor, filmmaker, dancer, photographer, animator, fashion designer, arts teacher and arts administrator. Creative industries contribute significantly to SA's economy and employ many people.
Example
Creative Career Paths
Visual arts: artist, illustrator, graphic designer, animator, photographer
Music: performer, composer, producer, sound engineer, DJ
Drama: actor, director, playwright, stage manager, lighting designer
Dance: dancer, choreographer, dance teacher
Film: director, editor, camera operator, scriptwriter
Design: fashion, interior, product, web design
Study: arts schools, university arts departments, learnerships
Note
Remember
Creative careers require talent PLUS hard work, discipline and business skills. Many creatives are self-employed (freelance). SA has growing creative industries — film, music, fashion, gaming and digital media. Build a portfolio of your best work from now!
Key Vocabulary
Creative industriesBusinesses based on creativity (art, music, film, design)
PortfolioA collection of your best artwork showing your skills
FreelanceWorking independently for different clients, not one employer
CommissionBeing paid to create a specific artwork for someone
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