Career Possibilities

Jazz is one of America’s true original musical creations. It first originated around the end of the 1800s and the beginning of the 1900s. But Jazz really started to take hold around 1920. From then on, up to the modern day, it has evolved and will continue to evolve.

A dance degree from BYU-Idaho prepares you for more than life on stage. You'll build creativity, discipline, and communication skills that open doors to careers in the arts and beyond. Here's a look at where a dance degree can take you:

Earning a dance degree gives you valuable skills, but employers are looking for more than just technical training. To stand out, you need to connect your abilities to real-world results and show how you can make a meaningful impact.

Freelancing is often talked about in the creative arts, but many people are unsure of what it really is. So, what do freelance artists do?

Have you ever wondered what you could do with a degree in Illustration? Artists have many career paths open to them, whether they decide to illustrate, teach, or work as a freelance artist.

Knowing how to best employ your skills is difficult, especially in the arts. There are so many options to choose from, ranging from well-known jobs like animation or book illustration to lesser-known jobs like product design or art therapy.

Every day, you see surface design without even realizing it. The flowers on your notebook, the shapes on your phone case, the pattern on your favorite shirt, and even your holiday wrapping paper were all made by a designer.

A Fine Arts: Photography (B.A.) can prepare you for much more than taking pictures. From creating advertising campaigns and documenting important events to producing fine art and telling stories through journalism, photographers work in a wide variety of industries.

Career paths, skills, and real-world opportunities.

Many students love art and enjoy helping others learn, but some might be unsure if they want to teach in a traditional K-12 classroom. When getting a degree in Art Education, it may seem like teaching in a traditional classroom is the only option, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Having a degree in Art Education builds skills in creativity, communication, visual literacy, and instructional design—skills that transfer to many career fields.

Teaching is a common career path for students with an Art Education degree, but it’s not the only one. This degree builds skills in design, communication, organization, and leadership, which can be used in many careers outside the classroom.

Graphic design teachers can work in high schools, community colleges, and universities. Job opportunities vary based on the type of school, location, and a teacher’s experience, but there are several paths into the field.