Here are Some Promising Professions for UMN Art and Design Graduates

In this digital world, many needs or production activities are starting to be replaced by technology to speed up the process. However, some fields that move from creation to the creation of ideas, such as art and design, seem irreplaceable. Therefore, even in the future, professions in art and design will always be promising and needed.

There are plenty of campuses that have an Art and Design Faculty. Multimedia Nusantara University (UMN) is one of the campuses that provides art and design faculties for high school or vocational high school graduates interested in art and design.

Even so, in its implementation, UMN divides its art and design faculty into 3 study programs, namely Visual Communication Design (VCD) with specialization in Visual Brand Design and Interactive Design, then Film & Animation, and Architecture which focuses on green architecture.

Of course, each of these study programs has its advantages and differences. Starting from the science/theory/principles of art and design, the demands, the skills and equipment (applications, cameras) required, the learning process, to the job prospects. Those who want to know more about the advantages and differences of the Visual Communication Design, Film and Animation, and Architecture study programs at UMN. Check out the link below.

Also read: Faculty of Art and Design UMN.

Firstly, let’s talk about the job prospects. The following are some details of some promising job prospects for UMN graduates from the Faculty of Art and Design, Visual Communication Design Study Program, Film and Animation, and Architecture.

Department of VCD

1. Graphic Designer

The job description of a graphic designer is to create graphic designs using applications such as Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, or Canva to communicate brands/services to the public through social media, websites, or posters. Graphic designers will usually be paid around IDR 5,000,000 per month. So, are you interested in becoming a graphic designer?

2. Illustrator

An illustrator provides an illustrated picture to convey messages through images or visuals to make it look more attractive to the audience. Examples of what illustrators illustrate for are: book covers, novels, advertisements, posters, or magazines. Although many people may love this profession, the responsibility of an illustrator is quite heavy because they must be able to create visually pleasing images that contain a message.

For those interested in becoming an illustrator, the salary of an illustrator usually starts from IDR 4,500,000. It may be higher or lower depending on the clients.

3. Art Director

For those who like to work in various media such as magazines, newspapers, films, or television, this job can be an option to consider.

An art director is responsible for visual design and images in one project, ranging from photos, videos, magazines to various other media. Not only that, but an art director also works together with the design team, developing existing layouts/artwork. As an Art Director, you can earn around IDR 4,000,000 – IDR 5,000,000 per month.

Also read: 6 College Supplies VCD Students Must Have.

Department of Film and Animation

1. Producer, Director, Scriptwriter, Editor

If you are a film lover, you must be familiar with the critical role of a producer, director, and scriptwriter in every film or animation produced. They play an essential role in creating films or animations from various creative ideas and can attract the attention of the audience to the work they make.

A producer is in charge of preparing the production budget and determining the pre-production process to the post-production process. A director monitors the work of each actor and crew so that the shooting process can go according to plan. A scriptwriter must be able to make the film’s storyline, and an editor must assemble the recorded videos into a complete story according to the specified concept.

These four job desks, in the world of film and animation, have an average fee of around IDR 5 million – 200 million depending on the budget and the success of the film or animation.

2. Animator and Character Design

In a film or animation production, sometimes some characters must be designed from scratch, starting from the character’s expressions, movements, clothes to the environment around the characters. Taking some animated films, for example: James Cameron’s Avatar, Demon Slayer, Mulan, and Cars, the characters, and their backgrounds must be designed first, right?

In addition to designing, animators also design how the character moves, making the characters feel human and have feelings, conflicts, and motivations behind their actions and words. It should also be noted that the responsibilities of an animator and character design are not easy. It takes patience and perseverance to go through a time-consuming production process, like James Cameron’s Avatar film, which took 15 years to make. However, the time spent paid off from the quality of the film’s visual effects, which are highly recognized.

For those interested in this job, the average pay for this job is in the range of IDR 4 – 7 million per month, depending on the place of work, competence, and experience.

3. Content Creator

Becoming a content creator is more inclined to move into the field of entrepreneurship. Although content creators are currently also needed in companies or studios for marketing, you can also do this on a freelance basis on social media such as Youtube, Instagram, or Tiktok.

There are plenty of examples of content creators from Indonesian filmmakers working full-time in the animation or film field on social media. For instance, Aulion, Kristo Immanuel, Vernalta, Tie Hanging, Tekotok, and many others.

For the range of salaries, you may not immediately reach millions when you first start your content-creating career. Becoming a content creator takes some process and perseverance as well. However, as an estimate, the income earned by content creators ranges from IDR 5 – hundreds of millions of rupiah. Being a content creator can be lucrative if popular, as the more likes, views, subscribers, and endorsements you have, the more income you’ll get.

Also read: UMN Academics Behind the Screenplay of the KKN Film.

Department of Architecture

1. Architect

After pursuing higher education in the department of architecture, of course, becoming an architect is one of the careers that become the main target. This architect has also become one of the most popular career prospects in the architecture department. An architect’s main job is to design buildings.

In the job market, an architect can join a construction company, work for the government, or own their own business as an architectural/development consultant. An architect in Indonesia may receive a salary of around Rp. 4 million – 7.5 million per month.

2. Drafter and Operator of Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Drafters and operators are closely related to the architectural design model from the interior side. A drafter’s role is to draw in detail the architect’s designs based on the interior in detail. Meanwhile, the role of a CAD operator is to convert or create design and architectural drawings using a computer.

In addition, a drafter and a CAD operator will also usually meet with the client or the building owner to discuss the desired shape of the building, whether the interior or exterior. The salaries of drafters and CAD operators range from IDR 3.5 – 5.5 million.

3. Contractor

A contractor is similar to an architect in terms of its popularity among the architectural engineering major. Even the profession of a contractor with an architect is often equated. Even, in reality, their job descriptions are different.

If the architect is in charge of designing the design of the building, a contractor translates the architect’s design and shapes it into an actual building. Similar to architects, in terms of job prospects, a contractor can also work in a construction company, be contracted/work in the government, or even have their own contractor business. The salaries of contractors vary. In Indonesia, it is around IDR 3.5 – 5.5 million per month.

Well, those are some promising jobs or career prospects for graduates of the faculty of art and design.

Are any of you interested in pursuing the careers mentioned above? Let’s start preparing for post-college life, keep up the spirit, and never forget the knowledge you learned.

By Iglo Montana | UMN News Service

English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora

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