Responsible for the commercial and artistic success of the gallery, selecting art and artists to enhance the gallery's reputation and to bring in money from the sales of their artwork.

Working on large commercial exhibitions, cultural exhibitions or temporary displays for businesses and retailers.

Creating original works of art, through a particular medium such as drawing, painting, sculpture, video etc. You will try many different areas but become a specialist in your career.

Use visual art to help people struggling express their feelings, communicate verbally and confront difficult emotional issues.

Graphic designer covers a variety activities, such as developing websites, advertising, books, magazines, posters, computer games, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity.

Teaching in an academic or vocational environment, includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical demonstrations, field work and e-learning. As multimedia technologies become increasingly prevalent in schools, the need for students to understand how to use them effectively is growing.

Create drawings and images to communicate a story, message or idea. This may then be used in across a variety of media including advertisements, books, magazines, packaging, greeting cards and newspapers.

Manage activities and projects in the arts sector, helping artists to showcase their work. Examples include art festivals, theatres, museums and art centres.

Multimedia artists skilled in drawing and animation provide the animation for films, television, video games and other media.

Art graduates often become freelance and independent business people. This gives you the freedom to pick and choose projects close to your heart and to choose the area of specialty where you wish to become known.