£17,680
Average salary at age 20
£35,880
Average Salary
35
Average hours per week
Description
Artists create artistic works using appropriate techniques, materials and media; design artwork and illustrations; and restore damaged pieces of art.Main Tasks
- Conceives and develops ideas and ways of working for artistic composition;
- Selects appropriate materials, medium and method;
- Prepares sketches, scale drawings or colour schemes;
- Builds up composition into finished work by carving, sculpting, etching, painting, engraving, drawing, etc.;
- Approaches managers of galleries and exhibitions in order to get finished work displayed;
- Uses artistic skills to restore damaged artworks;
- Liaises with writers and publishers to produce book illustrations;
- Markets and sells finished work directly to customers;
- Produces works on commission basis for clients.
Qualifications
No specific academic qualifications are required although a variety of vocational qualifications, degrees and postgraduate courses are available. Entry can be based upon portfolio work.What Artists studied in higher education
| Occupation | Percentage Value |
|---|---|
| (W2) Design studies | 34 |
| (W7) Crafts | 1 |
| (W1) Fine art | 32 |
| (V3) History by topic | 1 |
| (W6) Cinematics & photography | 15 |
| (I7) Computer generated visual & audio effects | 1 |
| (K1) Architecture | 1 |
| (W4) Drama | 3 |
| (W9) Others in creative arts & design | 1 |
| (P3) Media studies | 2 |
| (I1) Computer science | 2 |
UK Prospects
55800
Workforce Size
0.51%
Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
7157
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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