Prepare for a future in the arts with an Associate of Fine Arts degree from Mid-Plains Community College. Our program provides a strong foundation in artistic techniques, creative expression and critical thinking, allowing you to gain the necessary skills to transfer to any college or university.
Students will improve their self-discipline, problem-solving, collaboration and communication skills while building confidence grows in their creative abilities. These skills are needed in today's workforce and can contribute to a wide variety of professions.
Mid-Plains Community College has a long standing commitment to the arts and was the first college in Nebraska to offer an Associate of Fine Arts degree.
Program Highlights
Our instructors are practicing artists who bring real-world experience and a passion for teaching into the classroom. They are dedicated to helping you develop your technical abilities, expand your creative vision and grow as an artist.
While improving technique is important, understanding the professional side of the industry is equally important. Students are encouraged to explore the many career opportunities connected to the arts, as many can provide a sustainable and rewarding future within the industry.
Career Options
Career possibilities for individuals who specialize in art are extensive and diverse, making it difficult to capture every potential path. The careers listed below represent a small sample of opportunities available within the art field. Please note that many of these careers may require additional education.
Possible career opportunities include:
- Art critic
- Museum curator
- Art instructor
- Art supplies sales representative
- Fine art salesperson
- Art therapist
- Art gallery owner
- Animation and game designer
- Architect
- Art director
- Artist
- Arts manager
- Cartoonist
- Choreographer
- Cinematographer
- Costume designer
- Fashion buyer
- Fashion designer
- Fashion merchandiser
- Fashion sales associate
- Fashion stylist
- Graphic designer
- Illustrator
- Industrial designer
- Interior designer
- Landscape architect
- Makeup artist
- Model
- Motion picture director
- Motion picture editor
- Museum curator
- Museum technician
- Music manager
- Photographer
- Producer
- Production assistant
- Record producer
- Set designer
- Video editor
- Web designer

