The Arts, Entertainment & Design career cluster is where music, fashion, movies, art, books and other creative efforts are born, developed, and delivered. The core purpose of work in this cluster is to influence how people see and understand the world around them, by informing, entertaining, or inspiring them.
Arts, entertainment and design work settings are often creative, dynamic, and collaborative. People in this cluster may work in film or television studios, or at newspapers and publishing companies. They also work in museums, theaters, or art galleries, and in businesses of all sizes, in marketing and content creation roles.
Technology innovation has influenced the cluster in many ways, for example, global collaboration via digital platforms, AI-generated content, and virtual reality-produced immersive experiences. Designing video games, creating animation, and producing streaming or podcast content are all highly technical and fast-growing pieces of arts, entertainment, and design.
This cluster provides more than cultural enrichment—it’s also a strong source of economic vitality. The U.S. arts and entertainment industry plays a major role in the global market, producing film, music, television programs, and video games that are enjoyed by a massive worldwide audience.
Quick facts to note:
- The film and TV industry is growing in many U.S. locations, although Hollywood is still the industry leader.
- The arts contribute about $1.2 trillion to the U.S. economy.
- Within the high-growth area of web design, the field of user experience is increasingly influential as businesses focus resources on their online presence. User experience experts help ensure the quality and usability of websites.
- Growth in this cluster is especially strong in performing arts, film and video editing, web and digital design, streaming, and gaming.
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