You actually don't need any training to become an art therapist there is no correction to art its all in your own creative mind.
To become an art therapist, you need to do an undergrad program in Art Therapy, or do a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, but specializing in Art Therapy with elective courses. Once you're qualified or even while you're qualifying, it's best to try to get an internship or work experience in this field so you can stand ahead of the crowd.
The annual salary for an entry-level art therapist is at least $30,000. The median annual salary for an art therapist is $40,745.
you need an art education degree.
An art therapist makes around 60,000 dollars a year. This is a popular job in hospitals, clinics and recovery centers.
Art, commercial art Need to be smart, and artistic.
At arttherapy.org you will find many resources for people wishing to become art therapists. There you will find a list of schools that provide courses that will enable you to become an art therapist. From this list you can choose a school that fits with your budget and your geographical location. Also, you will find several interesting bits of information about your future occupation!!
no you dont cause you dont need to be an art or music teacher you can do other lessons
$35,000-$50,000 a year.
You should apply to Arts & Sciences department of a college. Then you can sign up for all the artistic courses to improve your skills.
You may be able to do this, but you will not be able to practice as a music therapist. Also, you need a masters degree in art therapy to practice art therapy. I recommend talking to a professor at the schools you are looking at. They will be able to specifically advise you what to do.
The supplies used in art therapy are limited only by the artist's (and/or therapist's) imagination.
Art therapists are generally all trained in some aspects of psychology and medical science relating to the people they are trying to help. To be a licensed art therapist in most if not all states, a degree in psychology is required, and psychology is a science.