Certificate in Fine Arts 

at Portage College, Edmonton

Hello,

Since your question is relevant for students pursuing their undergraduate or postgraduate studies, I would like to answer this question for the benefit of many. Those who choose B.A. (Hons) or M.A. Fine Arts typically head for a career as an Artist, who could work on aesthetics and whose sole purpose is self-expression.

Based on the portfolio of work, Artists may choose to participate in exhibitions to gain valuable experience, work with art galleries, print, digital design, illustrator for magazines and newspapers - the list is endless. The curriculum at School of Design & Fashion, IILM University looks at both the aspects of the need as an artist as well as a designer, we have major-minor, subject choice/combination where one can opt for B.A. (hons) Fine Arts as a major and can learn Design (Product/ Fashion/ Interior/ Interaction Design) or opt for papers from Management, Psychology, Journalism, Media & Communication (to name a few) as a minor. At both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, students gain exposure to the industry, network with artists, and get ready for a career in the area of their interest. 

Good luck.

Students with an artistic background have a wide range of professional alternatives. While performing arts provide options in acting, dancing, directing, and producing, visual arts and design offer pathways like graphic design, illustration, and art direction. Digital marketing experts, social media managers, and content producers are common positions in the field of digital media and communication.

Options for authorship, content development, and journalism are presented by writing and journalism. Furthermore, curators of galleries or museums are included in the field of arts administration. An arts degree's adaptability enables people to work in a variety of sectors, bringing creativity and critical thinking to disciplines like media and entertainment, design, and administration.

The most common employers of performing arts graduates include: Local government; Arts organisations; Education institutions; The National Health Service (NHS); Leisure companies; Voluntary organisations. What career options you can opt for? Those who possess skills and knowledge in performing arts may choose several career paths depending on the area of specialisation. Jobs available in the performing arts sector include some of the following: Actor or actress Ballet or modern dancer Musician Choreographer Makeup artist Set designer Community arts worker Drama the rapist Music therapistTheatre director Short-term or freelance contracts, opportunities through networking, attending auditions, collaborating with other artists and putting on your own shows can also be an essential part of a performers life.

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