Also called: Crafts Artisan, Armor Maker
Makes the non-sewn parts of costumes: armor, masks, jewelry, shoes, and superhero suits.
A crafts artisan sculpts and vacuum-forms a set of armor, 3D-prints a crown, and paints a superhero mask so it looks like metal.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Costume technology, sculpture, or industrial design background.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Costume Technology, Sculpture, Industrial Design.
Growing about average. Steady in film, theater, theme parks; cosplay culture adds a side market.
Low risk for 10 years. 3D printing and scanning speed parts, but building armor, masks and shoes for real performers stays handwork.
Classes: Art (sculpture), Woodshop or metal shop, Sewing or FACS, Theater tech crew.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-1012.
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