Art, Communication and Entertainment

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Welcome to the Art, Communication, and Entertainment Interest Area. This page has been tailored to this specific interest area and its industry-related opportunities for students and alumni. Explore relevant blog posts, videos, events, and career resources.

People who are interested in art, communication, and entertainment may be interested in careers that use forms of media, writing, and artistic expression to produce creative content and tell stories. Those who pursue careers in art, communication, or entertainment are creative, good with all forms of communication, social, and often entrepreneurial.

To discuss career opportunities and how to prepare for roles in this interest area, schedule an appointment with a career advisor through Handshake.

Career Pathways

Common career pathways associated with the Art, Communication, and Entertainment interest area include but are not limited to:

graphic design
journalism
social media management
event planning
performing arts
arts management
advertising
video production
broadcasting

Visit the Career Outcomes page to learn about post-graduation outcomes of MSU students who have received a bachelor’s degree. Search by major to find a sampling of employers, employment locations, and names of graduate/professional schools.

Majors at MSU

While major does not often equal career, it is helpful to have an understanding of majors that are commonly associated with each interest area. Review the list of majors at MSU that are associated with the Art, Communication, and Entertainment Interest Area and learn more about majors, degrees, and program requirements by visiting the Admissions website.

Gain Experience

Gaining experience outside of your degree program helps you to become career ready. Employers are looking for evidence of transferable skills, and like candidates who have work experience – whether paid or unpaid. Experiences help you to build confidence, explore interests, test out organizations and positions, and build skills while expanding your professional network.

There are a lot of great ways to gain experiences and skills. Many opportunities are available for you right at MSU. Consider the following:

Volunteer/Community Service
Internships
Academic Projects/Undergraduate Research
Part-time jobs
Education Abroad
Student Organizations – Related to Art, Communication and Entertainment
Give an exhibition or performance
Enter a competition – Jury Art Show, Music or Film Festival
Seek out freelance projects
Launch a website or professional social media account to showcase your work
Enter a business pitch competition or join a business incubator

To find organizations and positions of interest within Art, Communication, and Entertainment you can utilize:

Job Listing and Professional Resource Sites – Review industry-specific search engines.
Handshake – More than 60,000 job postings are posted on Handshake for MSU students each year. Use a search agent to receive alerts for new employment opportunities that match your specific interests. Follow employers of interest to be updated on their events and job postings.
Networking – The Department of Labor estimates that up to 80% of positions are ﬁlled without employer advertising. Learn more under Network and Connect.
Professional Organizations – Join organizations related to Art, Communication, and Entertainment and get recommendations from faculty or alumni on best fit groups.
Social Media – Follow organizations of interest for up-to-date information on their activity. Popular outlets include LinkedIn, Twitter, Youtube, and Instagram.

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26%

Bachelor's degree graduates continue education.

77%

Undergraduate students complete an internship.

93%

Bachelor's degree graduates work or continue education.

*Data Source: Post-graduation outcomes and experiences of bachelor’s degree recipients (2021-2025).

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