You May Be Artistic
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
If you relate to the Artistic occupational type then your Michigan Career Pathway is most likely Arts, Entertainment, and Design.
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.
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 |
| Archivist | History | History Department |
| Artist | Painting and Drawing | Art and Design Department |
| Art/Music Teacher | Art and Design Education, Music Education | Art and Design Department Music Department |
| Art Director | Art and Design | Art and Design Department |
| Cartoonist | Illustration, Graphic Communication, Electronic Imaging | Art and Design Department |
| Chef | Food Service | College of Technology and Applied Sciences |
| Comedian | Theatre, Mass Communications | Communication and Media Studies Department and Theatre & Dance Department |
| Drama Teacher | Theatre, Education | Theatre & Dance Department and Education Department |
| Editor | English, Writing, Journalism, Electronic Journalism | English Department |
| Graphic Designer | Illustration, Graphic Communication, Electronic Imaging | Art and Design Department |
| High School English Teacher | Secondary Education English | English Department |
| Illustrator | Illustration, Graphic Communication, Electronic Imaging | Art and Design Department |
| Narrator | Theatre, Speech Communication English | Communication and Media Studies Department English Department |
| Photojournalist | Photography, English, Writing, Journalism | Art and Design Department and English Department |
| Orchestra Conductor | Music | Music Department |
| Reporter | Speech Communications, Media Production, English, Writing, Journalism | Communication and Media Studies Department English Department |
| Still Photographer | Photography | Art and Design Department |
| Stage Technician | Theatre | Theatre & Dance Department |
| Writer | English, Writing, Journalism | English Department |
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 Career Services at 906-227-2800.
Student Organizations
A listing of all NMU Student Organizations is available at The Hub, linked below. For more information, contact the Center for Student Enrichment.
The Student Success Department staff, 3302 C.B. Hedgcock, 906- 227-2971, can provide you with more information on careers and majors which match this occupation type, as well as the career planning process.