If you relate to the Artistic occupational type then your Michigan Career Pathway is most likely Arts and Communications.
Careers in this path are related to humanities and performing, visual, literary and media arts. These include, graphic, writing, digital cinema, human-centered-design / product design, fine arts, journalism, languages, media, advertising, and public relations.
If you are: creative, expressive, intuitive, imaginative, open, and individualistic
If you can: sketch, draw, paint, play a musical instrument, sing, dance, write stories, write poetry
If you like to: work on crafts, take photographs, perform for others, take art courses, attend theatre productions, exhibits
Based on Personality types developed by John Holland, Ph.D.
Explore These Possible Artistic Career Areas
The Academic Programs referenced below are not necessarily the only programs offered by departments, but are meant to reflect the Career Areas referred to.
| Career Areas | Academic Programs Offered by NMU | Academic Department |
| Actor | Theatre | Theatre & Dance Department 203 Thomas Fine Arts Bldg, 227-2045 |
| Archivist | History | History Department 208 Cohodas, 227-2512 |
| Artist | Painting and Drawing | Art and Design Department School of Art and Design Building, 227-2194 |
| Art/Music Teacher | Art and Design Education, Music Education | Art and Design Department School of Art and Design Building 227-2194 Music Department 130C Thomas Fine Arts, 227-2563 |
| Art Director | Art and Design | Art and Design Department School of Art and Design Building, 227-2194 |
| Cartoonist | Illustration, Graphic Communication, Electronic Imaging | Art and Design Department School of Art and Design Building, 227-2194 |
| Chef | Food Service | College of Technology and Applied Sciences 227 Jacobetti, 227-2067 |
| Comedian | Theatre, Mass Communications | Communication and Media Studies Department and Theatre & Dance Department 203 Thomas Fine Arts Bldg, 227-2045 |
| Drama Teacher | Theatre, Education | Theatre & Dance Department and Education Department 203 Thomas Fine Art Building, 227-2045 |
| Editor | English, Writing, Journalism, Electronic Journalism | English Department 3200 Jamrich Hall, 2271711 |
| Graphic Designer | Illustration, Graphic Communication, Electronic Imaging | Art and Design Department School of Art and Design Building, 227-2194 |
| High School English Teacher | Secondary Education English | English Department 3200 Jamrich Hall, 227-2711 |
| Illustrator | Illustration, Graphic Communication, Electronic Imaging | Art and Design Department School of Art and Design Building, 227-2194 |
| Narrator | Theatre, Speech Communication English | Communication and Media Studies Department 203 Thomas Fine Art Building, 227-2045 English Department 3200 Jamrich Hall, 227-2711 |
| Photojournalist | Photography, English, Writing, Journalism | Art and Design Department and English Department 3200 Jamrich Hall, 227-2711 |
| Orchestra Conductor | Music | Music Department C-130 Thomas Fine Arts, 227-2563 |
| Reporter | Speech Communications, Media Production, English, Writing, Journalism | Communication and Media Studies Department 203 Thomas Fine Art Building, 227-2045 English Department 3200 Jamrich Hall, 227-2711 |
| Still Photographer | Photography | Art and Design Department School of Art and Design Building, 227-2194 |
| Stage Technician | Theatre | Theatre & Dance Department 203 Thomas Fine Arts Bldg, 227-2045 |
| Writer | English, Writing, Journalism | English Department 3200 Jamrich Hall, 227-2711 |
Internships, Volunteer, and Job Possibilities
- Advertising Firm
- Amusement Park
- Educational Institution
- Film Studies
- Interior Design Firm
- Newspaper
- Publishing Company
- Radio or Television Station
- Symphony Orchestra
- Theatre Company
For more information contact the Career Services at 227-2800
Student Organizations
A listing of the Arts Student Organziations available at NMU is linked below. For more information, contact the Center for Student Enrichment.
The Academic and Career Advisement Center Staff, 3302 C.B. Hedgcock Bldg, 227-2971, can provide you with more information on careers and majors which match this occupation type, as well as the career planning process.