I often wonder why I, a creative writer, am interested in programming. Most people perceive programming as highly technical, involving math and complexity. Granted, it's a different kind of technical, but it's still complicated.
Musicians deal with lots of math, a complex symbol language, and physical dexterity.
Artists deal with various mediums, from watercolor to oil paints, and have to learn about color theory, computer graphics, and many related arts. A sculpture must know about various kinds of materials and how to manipulate them. Architects and product designers must have engineering skills. Photographers deal with f-stops and other hideous things. For instance, I'm not a plant person.