| Job Title | Typical Education | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Bachelor Degree | $82,451 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Bachelor Degree | $79,972 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Bachelor Degree | $72,175 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Bachelor Degree | $80,056 |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | Bachelor Degree | $42,334 |
| Archivists | Master's or Professional Degree | $43,347 |
| Curators | Bachelor Degree | $71,874 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | Master's or Professional Degree | $47,634 |
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | Bachelor Degree | $70,103 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | Bachelor Degree | $58,780 |
| Graphic Designers | Bachelor Degree | $49,082 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | Bachelor Degree | $53,615 |
| Photographers | Associate Degree | $43,100 |
About the Art Noncredit Programs
Artists express their thoughts and feelings by creating fine art works that are primarily intended for aesthetic enjoyment. Related career titles include advertising artist or designer, art administrator, furniture designer, illustrator, courtroom sketcher, medical illustrator, animator and toy designer. Some organizations that typically employ art majors include: studios, museums, auction houses, art councils, educational institutions, hospitals, interior design departments, advertising agencies, and film and media production companies.
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Program Paths
Create Space: 3-D Design Output
Noncredit Certificate of Completion
Students in this program will develop digital design and manufacturing skills, and technology-oriented content knowledge which will support expanded work opportunities.
Create Space: Digital Fabric Tools
Noncredit Certificate of Completion
Digital fabrication is the process of translating a digital design developed on a computer into a physical object using a variety of techniques, equipment, materials and production processes.
Create Space: Laser Cutting and Engraving
Noncredit Certificate of Completion
This noncredit Certificate of Completion in Laser Cutting and Engraving is designed to help students develop a foundation in design thinking with a specialization in laser cutting and engraving.
Create Space: Print Shop Tools
Noncredit Certificate of Completion
This course will be an introduction to the use of Digital Tools commonly found in a print shop that are used for art and industry including: Vinyl Printer, Large format printing and mounting, and heat transfer printing.
Create Space: Wood Shop
Noncredit Certificate of Completion
The Wood Shop Tools Certificate Program is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in the use and maintenance of essential woodworking tools and machinery.
Potential Career Options
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Salary: $33,011
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Art Directors
Salary: $86,450
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Art Therapists
Salary: $68,619
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Resources and Transfer
Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should meet with a counselor to discuss which courses need to be taken at SMC before applying to your colleges/universities.
Mentor Program
A concentrated group of talented art students who have been invited to explore and develop their artistic practice in an experimental and interdisciplinary manner.
Arts Complex
Art classes take place at the Arts Complex and the Airport Campus. Studio space, glass blowing, and ceramics.
Counseling and Transfers
Our counselors are here to help you plan your academic classes, goals, and needs.