Court Artist Job Description
Courtroom artists are responsible for sketching scenes from within a courtroom during a trial or other court proceedings. The court artist must create drawings of the parties involved in the case as well as the emotions and atmosphere of particular moments
Typical Job Duties
• Capture key moments of court proceedings
• Liaise with media outlets
• May show up to trials and ask guards for permission to sketch trials
• Use pencils and other mediums to create sketches of individuals and scenes during trial proceedings
• Ensure not to interfere with or disrupt court proceedings
Scholarships for Becoming a Court Artist
The Applicable Majors section below shows fields of study relevant to a career as a Court Artist. You can search for scholarships matched to those fields of study on our Fine Arts Scholarships page.
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Applicable Majors
Studying one of the university majors listed below is an excellent starting point for becoming a Court Artist. Click on the links to find out what else you can do with these majors!