Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals
Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals create visual two- and three-dimensional concepts and forms through painting, drawing, sculpting, modelling, video, multimedia, ephemera, soundscapes and other media to communicate concepts and ideas.
Average Salary
$66,560
Average Age
49yo
Job Growth
The number of Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals working in Australia is expected to increase by 10.3% by 2019
Education Level
84.1% of Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals have gained a qualification at a Year 12 level or above
Most Important skills for a Visual Art or Craft Professional
- Understanding the implications of new information
- Giving full attention to what others are saying
- Using logic and reasoning
- Choosing the most appropriate actions
Key Statistics for Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals
70% are female
64% work part-time
How do I become a Visual Art or Craft Professional?
Entry level Arts courses generally don’t carry any pre-requisites. However some courses require the applicant to have some creative skills or relevant work experience. Take a look at these courses.
Certificate in Freelance Cartooning and Illustrating
Photography Institute
Progress your career
If you are looking to take the next step in your Arts career, look to a Diploma or Bachelor Degree. Diplomas can be used as a pathway program if you aren’t ready to step straight into a Bachelor.
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts and Visual Culture)
Bachelor of Arts (Digital Design)