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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Education

Art directors usually have years of work experience and generally need at least a bachelor's degree. Because of the level of technical expertise demanded, multimedia artists and animators also need a bachelor's degree. Although formal schooling is not strictly required for craft and fine artists, it is very difficult to become skilled enough to make a living without some training.

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Art/Art Studies, General. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $14,124.00 per year

Fine/Studio Arts, General. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $18,347.00 per year

Visual and Performing Arts, General. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $14,068.00 per year

Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $20,738.00 per year

Painting. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $19,939.00 per year

Sculpture. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $19,467.00 per year

Ceramic Arts and Ceramics. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $17,596.00 per year

Drawing. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $13,061.00 per year

Intermedia/Multimedia. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $18,682.00 per year

Printmaking. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $22,160.00 per year

Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $19,850.00 per year

General Qualifications

Evidence of appropriate talent and skill, displayed in an artist's portfolio, is an important factor used by art directors, clients and others in deciding whether to hire an individual or contract...

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Knowledge

Fine Arts
Design
Customer and Personal Service
Sales and Marketing
English Language

Most Common Education Levels

The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.

Schools with the Highest Enrollment for Featured Major

School: Number of Students
Arizona State University: 76,438
Austin Community College District: 70,326
University of Minnesota-Twin C...: 65,213
Ohio State University-Main Campus: 63,184
University of Central Florida: 63,153
College of Southern Nevada: 62,748
Pima Community College: 61,012
American River College: 55,644
The University of Texas at Austin: 54,264
Rio Salado College: 52,634

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