Career pathways related to arts is an important knowledge area in the Kenyan education among the CBC students. Art comprise diverse career portfolios such as; Actor, Gallery assistant, Preschool art teacher, Cake decorator, Graphic design intern, Screen printer, Floral designer and Woodworker among other areas. In this article, we discuss career paths related to art.

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List of career pathways related to arts

Career paths related to art are diverse, but for the purpose of this article, we focus on the career pathways in CBC to educate learners about the various art careers. Therefore, we are going to explore two (2) tracks; visual and performing arts in the arts and sports learning area of the CBC curriculum.

Visual arts careers in CBC

Careers in visual arts include; visual artist, illustrator, graphic Designer, sculptor, painter, art director, art teacher, etc.

Performing arts careers

Typical careers in performing arts include; Acting, musician, dancer, elocutionist, theatre director, choreographer, musical performer, etc.

When choosing a career, it is important to consider your passions, abilities, and personality. Unfortunately, many students choose careers based on salaries, and peer pressure. It is crucial to make informed career choice if you want to excel in your chosen career pathway.

Which career is best for art? You may ask. Good art careers include; Photographer, Graphic Designer, Animator, Art Teacher, Fashion Designer, Tattoo Artist, and Interior Designer among others. In order to choose the best career options for arts students, it is important to seek guidance from people you can trust.

A final word

Career pathways related to arts is an important knowledge area in the Kenyan education among the CBC students. Art comprise diverse career portfolios such as; Actor, Gallery assistant, Preschool art teacher, Cake decorator, Graphic design intern, Screen printer, Floral designer and Woodworker among other areas. In this article, we discuss career paths related to art. In the CBC curriculum, two major options exist; visual and performing art careers. We have explored typical careers for some of these. Until next time, all the best.