The study of visual art is beneficial to all students in that it develops creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving skills, which are universal to any career choice. As a career path, the study of visual art can lead to employment in a variety of fields. Some of these paths require a college degree while others do not. Some career options for those interested in the study of visual arts include:

• Art Educator
• Art Dealer
• Art Auctioneer
• Art Historian
• Museum Exhibit Designer or curator
• Graphic Designer
• Interior Designer
• Cake Decorator
• Courtroom or Police Sketch Artist
• Cartoonist or Caricaturis
• Floral Designer
• Tattoo Artist
• Screen Printer
• Sculptor of 3D Modeler
• Logo Designer
• Glass Blower
• Storyboard Artist
• Book Illustrator or Cover Designer
• Forensic Artist
• Web Designer
• Set Designer
• Comic Book Illustrator/Designer
• Medical Illustrator
• Layout Artist