Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications

Individuals that work in this cluster are involved in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content. Career fields in this cluster range from visual and performing arts and design to journalism and entertainment services. 

The Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster identifies five career pathways: 

• Audio and Video Technology and Film Pathway - Includes careers that are involved in the presentation of sound, video and data to groups in a variety of public and private venues. 

• Printing Technology Pathway - Includes careers that are involved across all three stages of the printing process—pre-press, press and binding or post-press. 

• Visual Arts Pathway - Includes careers that use a variety of methods—painting, sculpting or illustrating—and an assortment of materials to communicate ideas, thoughts or feelings. 

• Performing Arts Pathway - Includes careers that involve businesses and groups who manage, plan and produce theatrical and musical performances.

•  Journalism and Broadcasting Pathway – Includes careers involved in preparing and broadcasting information to inform us about local, state, national and international issues. 

• Telecommunications Pathway – Includes careers involved in setting up and maintaining telecommunications equipment that is used to communicate data, graphics and video.