Also called: Rockwork Artist, Theming Artist
Sculpts and paints fake rocks, trees, ruins, and props that make theme parks look real.
A theming artist carves foam into a giant tree trunk, coats it in hard-coat, and paints it to look 500 years old, often working on scaffolding.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Sculpture or scenic art background.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Sculpture, Fine Arts, Theater Design.
Growing about average. Theme parks, zoos, and themed restaurants all use theming.
Low risk for 10 years. CNC foam cutting and 3D printing help, but sculpting and painting fake rocks and ruins stays hands-on.
Classes: Art (sculpture), Woodshop, Theater tech crew, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-1013.
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