Creative, Design & Performing Arts

This Career Community is focused on the many different areas students can pursue in fields of creative and arts. Browse blogs for career advice, look at resources for job and internship leads and watch videos profiling unique roles and occupations.

  • + CONSIDER CAREER PATHS
    View a sample of professional titles related to this major

    Visit My Next Move to browse for arts-related occupations by keyword or industry.

    • Actors, musicians and singers
    • Architects
    • Art directors
    • Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film
    • Curators
    • Fashion designers
    • Graphic designers
    • Interior designers
    • Multimedia artists and animators
    • Music directors
    • Photographers
    • Poets, lyricists, and creative writers
    • Producers & Directors
    • Set and exhibit designers

    Need help exploring your career options? Take the Focus 2 assessment to search for occupations that fit with your interests, values, skills, and personality. Then speak with a Career Specialist about the results.

  • + EXPLORE MU MAJORS
    Check out arts-related MU majors, minors and certificates

    Please visit Majors@Mizzou and browse this site by career interests, occupation and by School or College. Remember, these are just a few examples of degree programs. A wide variety of MU majors can lead to a successful and satisfying career in creative and arts.

    • Architectural Studies
    • Art
    • Art (Graphic Design)
    • Art (Photography)
    • Art History
    • Communication
    • Digital Storytelling
    • English
    • Film Studies
    • History
    • Interdisciplinary Studies
    • Journalism
    • Linguistics
    • Music
    • Romance languages (French, Spanish)
    • Textile and Apparel Management
    • Theatre

    Another helpful tool is the What Can I Do With This Major site where you can connect academic majors to common career paths and see typical employers that hire those majors.

  • + MAKE CAREER CONNECTIONS
    Learn how to have career conversations to find possible career paths 
    • Arrange an informational interview, learning about the real-life experience of someone working in a field or company that interests you.
    • Seek out mentors by making meaningful connections with upperclassmen, faculty, staff and alumni. 
  • + RESEARCH ALUMNI CAREER PATHS
    Discover the unique career paths of fellow Tigers
    • Use LinkedIn to see what thousands of Mizzou alumni are doing with their degrees.
    • Explore the Career Outcomes web page to see what recent MU graduates are doing and where they are living.

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Trendsetting Tiger

Senior textile and apparel management student Sydney Brockman recently represented the University of Missouri at U of New York Fashion Week. The program offers students an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience inside the fashion industry.

Join Brockman for a day-in-the-life perspective of …

By Jennifer Manning
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Redefining What it Means to Make a Living on Your Creativity

In today’s rapidly changing world, the traditional notion of a career has evolved.

Many individuals are no longer confined to conventional jobs and are instead exploring opportunities that allow them to express their creativity and pursue their passions. This shift …

By Amanda Nell
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Fashion Design Job Interview Tips: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Industry

Aspiring fashion designers often find themselves in a highly competitive job market, where standing out from the crowd is essential. A fashion design job interview is an opportunity to showcase your skills, creativity, and passion for the industry.

In this article, we …

By Maureen Dolan
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The deep end of filmmaking

Established in 2014 with a $6.7 million gift from TV and film producer Jon Murray, BJ ’77, the Jonathan B. Murray Center was also made possible in no small part by the True/False Film Fest.

Murray made his fortune helming …

By Maureen Dolan
Maureen Dolan
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How to Start an Illustration Career and Make Your Mark in the Industry

Starting a career in illustration can be an exciting and fulfilling journey for creative individuals who have a passion for visual storytelling. Whether you dream of working as a freelance illustrator or being employed by a renowned illustration studio, this …

By Editorial Staff
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Resources

Current job and employment trends based on a NACE (national Association of Colleges and Employers) survey of recruiters who hire …

Focus 2 Am I Career Ready?

Career readiness is a foundation of eight core competencies that broadly prepare college students for lifelong success in their careers …

Fashionista is a trusted source of fashion news, criticism, and career advice with a monthly readership of more than 2.5 …

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