Fine Art & Craft Blurb
Fine artists and craftspeople create original artwork using a wide range of media and incorporating several different techniques. Is there a difference between a fine artist and a craftsperson? Think Picasso versus Martha Stewart. However, most artists would say the distinction is really more about attitude than aptitude.
Education and Career Opportunities in Fine Arts and Craft
Most colleges and universities offer a bachelor's or master's degree program in fine arts. Additionally, there are private art and design schools throughout the country that focus solely on a providing a fine arts education. Courses usually cover core liberal arts curricula, as well as art history and a range of studio art subjects. According to the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, in 2009, there were approximately 300 postsecondary institutions with accredited fine arts and craft degree programs.
Median salaries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, for arts and crafts careers in 2009 were:
- Art directors--$78,580
- Multimedia artists and animators--$58,250
- Fine artists, including painters, sculptors and illustrators--$44,160
- Craft artists--$28,960
- Artists and related workers--$53,110
Overall, job prospects and salaries for those with degrees in fine arts and crafts should be promising, according to 2008-2018 projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods.- Art
- Photography
- Video Game Design
Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy. We have developed our own online learning environment with the aim of being the most people-focused education experience on the web.- Computer Animation, Bachelor of Science (Online)
- Game Art, Bachelor of Science (Online)
- Game Design, Bachelor of Science (Online)
- Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science (Online)
- Media Design, Master of Fine Arts (Online)
Develop your creative potential through The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division where we give you the freedom to decide when and where to attend class. Because you're always on the go, we offer education to go wherever you connect to the Internet.- Photography
- Game Art & Design
- Graphic Design
Getting your Online degree does not have to be impersonal. At Post University Online, you will engage in meaningful career-oriented programs with like-minded students and receive personal attention from our dedicated faculty within a caring and supportive learning environment. Earn your bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or certificate in one of the many programs offered by Post University entirely online.
- Certificate in Game Design and Animation
Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The College's programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals.
- Associate Degree - Graphic Design
American InterContinental University Online's flexible curriculum allows you to study when and where it's most convenient. Earn your degree at an accelerated pace from an accredited school that is respected by employers.- Bachelor's (BFA) - Digital Design
We work closely with industry leaders to build market-driven degree programs. This ensures DeVry University graduates from our five distinguished colleges of study, as well as DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management, are prepared to meet the challenges of today’s global marketplace.
- Bachelor's - Multimedia Design and Development
Turn your talent for design or technology into a viable career at the Academy online. You'll learn from experienced industry pros and gain valuable real-world knowledge. You'll complete your coursework 100% online, at the times and places that fit your schedule. And you'll get the skills and confidence you need to succeed. - Associate of Science in Graphic Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Looking to prepare for your dream career? Fortis Institute can give you the skills and training you need to succeed in the fast-growing and high-demand healthcare field. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information * Fortis Institute - Indianapolis advertising code is AC-0163.
- Digital Graphic Design
For more than 119 years, Stevens-Henager College, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), has worked to train generations of graduates for new careers. Our programs have been developed for independent online study by educational experts, instructional designers, and technology professionals. All of our programs feature course materials that are designed to help students develop the real-world knowledge and skills they need to apply on the job. Online programs are offered by Stevens-Henager College Salt Lake City/Murray.- BS in Graphic Arts
- Bachelor of Science in Graphic Arts with Information Design Emphasis
- Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Arts
