Become Production Artist

Posted by Art Junkie

January 28, 2008

Are you creative? Do you have an eye for detail? Becoming a production artist might be the job for you. Production artists specialize in one step of the many involved in finalizing an image. Production artists create original work, and also contribute to collaborative projects.

There are many aspects to the creation of an image used in marketing and other arenas. Today, much of this work occurs digitally, and to be competitive in this field, you need to have the right training. Courses from a school of art and design are tailored to today’s high tech market.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recommends post-secondary training for all artists, noting that schools of art and design focus intensively on the kind of art training that leads to full time employment as an artist.

In this market, production artists must be skilled in the use of the latest computer technology, especially key software programs. A production artist at Update Graphics in New York City, for example, creates illustrations using Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign programs. The production artist proofs, pre-flights, prepares and press checks files.

In order to begin the process of obtaining a degree in this field, consult a school of art and design.

Sources
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Monster.com

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