In today’s era, there are numerous excellent career options available for students in the arts stream. Gone are the days when only becoming a doctor, engineer, or lawyer were considered the epitome of success. A degree in the arts can open doors to success in various fields.
After the 10th grade, students often choose subjects based on their interests. While some opt for mathematics or commerce, others choose the arts. There’s a common misconception that while there are plenty of options for those in mathematics and commerce, there are fewer fields available for arts students. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth, as there are numerous fields where arts students can excel.
Here are some of the best career options for arts stream students
Education Sector
- You can become a teacher in schools, colleges, or universities.
- Pursue higher education such as an M.Phil or Ph.D. to become a professor in universities.
- Develop educational content for schools, colleges, and publishing houses.
Media and Entertainment
- Become a journalist for newspapers, magazines, TV channels, or websites.
- Write books, articles, stories, or scripts for various platforms.
- Work as an editor for books, magazines, or websites.
- Pursue acting in theatre, films, or television.
- Direct theatre, films, or television shows.
- Create music, songs, or jingles.
Government Services
- Join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), or other government services.
- Get a government job through competitive exams conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
- Enter the banking sector as a Probationary Officer (PO) or Clerk through banking exams.
- Join the defence services through exams like NDA or CDS.
Fashion and Interior Designing
Fashion designing and interior designing are both creative fields that help beautify the world around us.
- Fashion designers research the latest trends, sketch concepts, create prototypes, and produce the final output, working with fabrics, colours, patterns, and silhouettes.
- Interior designers understand principles of space planning, layout, colour, lighting, and furniture selection to create aesthetically pleasing and functional spaces in residential and commercial settings.
It’s essential to understand that degrees alone won’t suffice in today’s world. Having skills is equally important. Therefore, students should focus on acquiring both knowledge and skills to build a successful career in their chosen field.