Occupations/27-1012.00
Craft Artists
Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
Usually a certificate, vocational program, or associate degree — not a bachelor’s.
AI automation risk
49%
Mixed exposure
Human characteristics
37%
Fewer uniquely human demands
Task orientation
44%
Mixed exposure
A day in this job
- Task
Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.
- Task
Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
- Task
Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
These are core tasks from O*NET. The wording didn’t clearly split routine from human, so they are listed without that label.
Core tasks
- 01Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.
- 02Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
- 03Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
- 04Apply finishes to objects being crafted.
- 05Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.
- 06Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks3.00
- Degree of automation1.48
- Time sitting3.64
- Originality (ability)4.12
- Conflict situations1.78
- Hands-on objects/tools4.52
- Outdoors / weather1.48
- Disease exposure1.04
- Decision freedom4.36
Top abilities
- Originality4.12
- Finger Dexterity3.88
- Arm-Hand Steadiness3.88
- Near Vision3.75
- Manual Dexterity3.75
- Visualization3.62
- Fluency of Ideas3.62
- Multilimb Coordination3.12
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension3.00
- Active Listening3.00
- Writing2.75
- Speaking3.00
- Mathematics2.12
- Science1.00
- Critical Thinking3.12
- Active Learning2.75
- Learning Strategies2.00
- Monitoring3.00
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
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Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA · Public | Art/Art Studies, General 50.0701 | $14,800 | 11% | 93% | 1 yr $40,896 2 yr $45,082 Bachelor's · CIP 50.07 |
Northeastern University Boston, MA · Private nonprofit | Art/Art Studies, General 50.0701 | $63,200 | 7% | 91% | 1 yr $40,485 2 yr $32,382 Bachelor's · CIP 50.07 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI · Public | Art/Art Studies, General 50.0701 | $17,700 | 18% | 93% | 1 yr $35,823 2 yr $32,996 Bachelor's · CIP 50.07 |
Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN · Private nonprofit | Visual and Performing Arts, General 50.0101 | $54,200 | 74% | 83% | 1 yr $35,810 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 50.01 |
Winona State University Winona, MN · Public | Art/Art Studies, General 50.0701 | $10,500 | 77% | 67% | 1 yr $35,594 2 yr $29,685 Bachelor's · CIP 50.07 |
Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN · Private for-profit | Art/Art Studies, General 50.0701 | $18,600 | 100% | 64% | 1 yr $33,281 2 yr $28,598 Bachelor's · CIP 50.07 |
St Cloud State University St. Cloud, MN · Public | Art/Art Studies, General 50.0701 | $9,600 | 95% | 56% | 1 yr $32,213 2 yr $32,925 Bachelor's · CIP 50.07 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN · Public | Art/Art Studies, General 50.0701 | $9,700 | 71% | 62% | 1 yr $31,773 2 yr $32,620 Bachelor's · CIP 50.07 |
Houston Community College Houston, TX · Public | Art/Art Studies, General 50.0701 | $4,300 | 100% | 24% | 1 yr $31,585 2 yr $34,847 Bachelor's · CIP 50.07 |
Boston University Boston, MA · Private nonprofit | Visual and Performing Arts, General 50.0101 | $65,200 | 14% | 89% | 1 yr $31,581 2 yr $29,685 Bachelor's · CIP 50.01 |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA · Public | Art/Art Studies, General 50.0701 | $12,600 | 48% | 84% | 1 yr $31,567 2 yr $27,181 Bachelor's · CIP 50.07 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ · Public | Visual and Performing Arts, General 50.0101 | $12,000 | 90% | 69% | 1 yr $31,314 2 yr $34,187 Bachelor's · CIP 50.01 |