Average Salary* (Boston) $46,124
Average Salary* (U.S.) $54,550 * According to KUDER.COM
Sample Job Titles: Animator, Artist, Computer Animator, Digital Artist, Graphic Artist, Multimedia Designer
Technical and Higher Education Majors: Fine Arts, Illustration, Design
Career Advancement: Usually requires a four-year bachelor's degree. A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for this occupation. Employees in this occupation usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. Evidence of appropriate talent and skill, displayed in an artists portfolio, is an important factor used by art directors, clients, and others in deciding whether to hire an individual or contract for their work. A portfolio is a collection of handmade, computer-generated, photographic, or printed samples of the artists best work. Assembling a successful portfolio requires skills usually developed through postsecondary training in art or visual communications. Internships also provide excellent opportunities for artists to develop and enhance their portfolios.
CONNECTIONS TO WORK AND HIGHER EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE IN HIGH SCHOOL
OSHA G10 10 hour General Industry Certification
COLLEGE CREDITS AVAILABLE IN HIGH SCHOOL
Tech Prep Connection
| College: Articulated Course/Number | Possible Credits | What you earn |
| New England Institute of Art | ||
| GD102 Fundamentals of Design | 3 | Tuition Credit |
| Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts | ||
| No Courses Specifically | No Credits Specifically | $2000.00 tuition reimbursement |