Information Provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
About 63 percent of artists and related workers are self-employed. Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work; the number of qualified workers exceeds the number of available openings because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability. Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelors degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design. Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely; some well-established artists earn more than salaried artists, while others find it difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling art.
On average, Multi-Media Artists and Animators earn $ 51,350 per year.
Job Opportunities for Multi-Media Artists and Animators are expected to:
Increase as fast as the average.
Artists create art to communicate ideas, thoughts, or feelings. They use a variety of methodspainting, sculpting, or illustrationand an assortment of materials, including oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, pencils, pen and ink, plaster, clay, and computers. Artists works may be realistic, stylized, or abstract and may depict objects, people, nature, or events.
Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelors degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design. Although formal schooling is not strictly required for craft and fine artists, it is very difficult to become skilled enough to make a living without some training. Art directors usually have years of work experience and generally need at least a bachelors degree. Due to the level of technical expertise demanded, multimedia artists and animators generally also need a bachelors degree.
Of the artists who were not self-employed, many worked for advertising and related services; newspaper, periodical, book, and software publishers; motion picture and video industries; specialized design services; and computer systems design and related services. Some self-employed artists offered their services to advertising agencies, design firms, publishing houses, and other businesses.
