Artistic
The Creators: Express yourself in creating or appreciating art
Self-expression, creativity, imagination. Appreciates art, beauty, aesthetics, language—unconventional people who think outside the box.
Descriptors
- Creative
- Independent
- Unconventional
- Passionate
- Sensitive
- Imaginative
- Original
Values
- Creative insights
- Individuality
- Self-expression
- Art
- Beauty
- Aesthetics
- Language
- Independence
- Intuition
Work Activities
- Composing or writing
- Creating artwork
- Acting or performing
- Playing music or singing
- Designing or decorating
- Conceptualizing
- Teaching art or dance
- Working on my own
- Doing crafts
- Photography
- Expressing myself creatively
- Ambiguous ideas
- Studying cultures
- Using language skills
Majors:
These are a small sample of majors for Artistic types.
- Advertising
- Architecture
- Art History or Education
- Broadcasting
- Cinematography
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Design
- English
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fine Arts
- Foreign Languages
- Humanities
- Illustration
- Interior Design
- Journalism
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Music Education
- Pastry Chef
- Philosophy
- Theater Arts
Careers
These are a small sample of careers for Artistic types with their full Holland theme code. Click on them to learn more about the career.
- Actor or Comedian (AE)
- Architect (AI)
- Artist (AR)
- Art Director (AE)
- Art Teacher (ASE)
- Broadcast Announcers and DJs (AES)
- Choreographer (ASE)
- Dancer (AR)
- Editor, Film or Video (AEI)
- Editor, Written Materials (AEC)
- Floral Designer (AER)
- Graphic Designer (ARE)
- Industrial Designer (AER)
- Interior Designer (AE)
- Interpreter and Translator (AS)
- Journalist (AEI)
- Landscape Architect (AIR)
- Musician (AES)
- Music Directors and Composers (AES)
- Photographer (AR)
- Set Designer (AR)
- Special Effects Artist and Animator (AI)
- Writer (AIE)
ECC Programs for Artistic Careers
You can complete training at ECC for these careers. Click on them to learn more about the career and ECC program.
- Cook (ARC)
- Fine Artists (AR)
- Graphic Designer (ARE)
- Pastry Chef (ARC)
- Photographer (AR)
- Videographer (AI)
Career Clusters
- Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
- Human Services
Learn more about each career cluster and individual careers within them.
Might Enjoy Work In
- Advertising and Editing
- Arts: Visual, Music, Drama, Dance, Literary
- Interior Design
- Unstructured Environments
- Photography
Contact
Career Development Services
Building B, Room B120
847-214-7390
Fax: 847-622-3055
careerservices@elgin.edu
Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
Friday: 8 am to 4 pm
*Evening hours are available upon request.