creative: what to be when i grow up? (1 Viewer)

[jazzmuzik]

I've recently been tossing around ideas of what i want to be when i grow up.
For a long time i've wanted to work in theatre, as a costume and set designer. I'm from the country but for many years our family has been involved in the local theatrical society, and also general performing arts in the area.
I would also like to study fine arts, i love art both theory and practical but i cant see myself as an artist alone. (eg showing in a gallery and stuff)...

Some of my personal charcateristics: creative, bossy, organised (and good at organising others), perfectionist, reliable, friendly.

creativity + helping people + travel= ideal job

possible jobs: designer for theatre
designer (textiles)
artist
arts administrator
illustrator
actor
teacher

(i'd also love to work with something like the Bangarra dance company or a youth theatre)

All these ideas interest me but what specific courses would suit these interests?, and where at?, i'm open to hear all suggestions that anyone may have either from experience, or if you have similar interests. Thanks!

 

[Captain Gh3y]

Accountant

 

[jazzmuzik]

Accountant

i'd rather die.

 

[UnIqUe_PrInCeSs]

All these ideas interest me but what specific courses would suit these interests

an arts degree

 

[circusmind]

Go for the whole artsy thing, but you should probably have some backup plans as well. It's hard to make a living without selling out to the man, y'know.

Maybe twin an Arts (theatre/literature/etc) degree with a B Ed?

 

[Newbie]

do arts
and then come to a sad realisation about the job prospects
sell out and do a graduate degree in accounting
and come to an even sadder realisation that you are an accountant
hehe

 

[satcbrady]

design ads/commercials

 

[watatank]

graphic design/advertising/marketing/teaching?

 

[PrincessSJ]

an arts degree

so well said!

 

[AppleXY]

do arts
and then come to a sad realisation about the job prospects
sell out and do a graduate degree in accounting
and come to an even sadder realisation that you are an accountant
hehe

hehe geniune lose:lose situation

 

[Tulipa]

Eh Creative Arts at Macq is so annoying.

Just UAI *sigh* They need to have stricter criteria. They let anyone in.

 

[biggie walls]

travel the world giving creative workshops to troubled/disadvantaged kids

 

[Sprinkles~]

An art therapist or something along those lines, it's creativity and helping people.... and its something you could probably do in other countries to

 

[poppop]

I think EMPLOYMENT wise, something from DESIGN @ UTS.


I was in the same dilemma as you but as you can see from my sig, i already set my goal lol

Especially Interior Design or Visual Communication. Interior Designer for obvious reasons, they get paid fairly well for doing creative jobs.

Interior Designers are work in architectural/design agencies for designing of new buildings interiors whether its commercial, residential, or hospitality (5 star Hotels etc) related.

Vis Comm wise.. it opens up careers in advertising, film & tv, animation, publishing etc
Art directors get paid so much and training required for that is graphic design/visual communication background

They sure won't make u end up at as a poor starving artist lol. (perhaps fashion design though, considering how saturated the market is)

After all designers are more of a business profession than visual artists.