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  4. What Does an Arts Professionals Do?

What Does an Arts Professionals Do?

Do you believe that creativity and expression play a vital role in a healthy and happy society? Are you someone who doesn’t just think outside the box, but lives out there too? If so, you may have just found your calling in the Arts. Here we will look at what this fun and exciting industry is all about.

What is Arts?

The Arts industry is as broad and diverse as the personalities that work within it, as it spans everything from visual and performing arts to humanities and heritage through to language, landscapes and administration. Arts can also include media, publishing, tourism and even human rights, not to mention the planning, promotion and curating of those many performances, exhibitions and events.

There are currently more than 230,000 people working in Arts and Recreation in Australia, 51% of who work full time. The average week is 40 hours long and jobs are available working for anyone from Government departments and not-for-profits through to schools, media companies and community festivals. There are also ample opportunities to carve your own path as a freelance artist or even start your own business.

If you’ve got the following skills you will do well in the Arts;

  • Creative thinking
  • Self-belief
  • Clear communication
  • Strong research skills
  • Attention to detail
  • An ability to meet deadlines

What Qualifications do I Need?

The most effective path into an Arts career will depend on where you’d like it to go, as the range of art courses available includes everything from art appreciation and sustainable development through to studies in dance, design and writing.

One of the most popular and respected qualifications in the industry is a Bachelor of Arts. Here you will develop your critical thinking skills, master the art of researching, and become an oral and written communication expert, all of which will be extremely valuable in any future position.

If you know what you’d like to focus on already consider one of the many specialised Diploma or Bachelor courses available, or if you are looking to build upon existing qualifications, Graduate Certificates and Master’s level programs can open the door to a world of opportunities.

Where will my Career Take me?

With a background in the Arts the sky is the limit, as the skills and knowledge you will get through an arts degree will be highly valued in almost any job within or outside of the industry.

In Australia, you will find Arts related jobs right across the country, particularly in major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, and thousands of new positions are expected to open up in the coming years.

A career in the Arts provides a fantastic way to meet new people, expand your creativity and deepen your perspective on expression, and many roles also come with the opportunity to travel. Careers in the Arts can be rather lucrative too, as the average income currently sits at around $53,456 P/A while roles such as Senior Curator can earn up to $80,000 P/A.

If you are ready to turn your love of art into a rewarding career there is no shortage of great ways to get started. TAFE offers a broad range of in-class and online study opportunities covering all manner of artistic niches, so whether you are searching for a short acting course or a multi-year degree in dance, you have come to the right place.

Many programs are eligible for financial assistance and some even let you start at any time, so don’t just sit there, start your career in the Arts today!

74% work part-time
53% of Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers are male

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