Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

This cluster is about flexing your creativity, design, writing, performing, and multimedia skills. Prepare for careers from graphic design and journalism to film/video editing and entertainment services by learning how to apply advanced technologies

The work environment can be on set of a movie or TV show, office, recording studio, or a theater. Most people who work in this cluster have an authentic passion for music, dance, cinema, or fashion

INTERESTS

Do you like to draw pictures or cartoons?
Do you like to perform music, drama, or dance?
Are you good at creating original videos or film?
Do you like to sketch or paint pictures?
Do you enjoy taking pictures?
Do you like to make jewelry, sculptures, or ceramics?
Do you like designing a newspaper layout?

Maybe a career in this field is a good fit for you!

This Career Cluster can actually be divided into six pathways:

Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Journalism and Broadcasting
Audio/Video Technology
Print Technology
Telecommunications

People in this career field can:

Create art to communicate ideas, thoughts, and feelings
Build websites through graphic design
Produce a play or theater event
Assist in finding actors

Be part of lighting and stage crews
Report the news on TV
Convert content into digital images for printing
Ensure people maintain access to the internet

Click each picture, above and below, to learn more about the job!

Look at all the career opportunities!

Tip: If you find something interesting, be sure to use your online resources to help you discover more about the job, skills needed, and any education requirements such as a high school diploma, associates degree, or higher.

TIP: Copy and paste the job name into Google and look for a video of someone doing that job. This is a great way to see and learn more about that career.

Audio-Video Technician
Audio Technician
Sound Board Operator
Video Technician
Lighting Technician
Installer/Installation Engineer/Rigger
Service Technician
Service Repair Technician
Field Technician
Electrical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Project Manager
Dealer Manager/Owner
Chief Engineer
Transmission Engineer
Broadcast Field Supervisor
Broadcast and Sound Technician
Camera Operator
News Analyst
Author

Newspaper and TV Reporter
Correspondent
Actor/Actress
Lighting Designer
Set Designer
Stage Crew
Instrumentalist
Musician
Singer
Conductor
Dance Instructor
Voice Instructor
Playwright
Scriptwriter
Desktop Publishing Specialist
Job Printers
Prepress Technician
Press Operator
Central Office Installer
Network Technician
Telecommunications Specialist

Painter
Sculptor
Print Maker
Illustrator
Fashion Artist
Cartoonist
Animator
Graphic Designer
Tattoo Artist
Commercial Photographer
Sports Photographer
Art Director
Art Teacher
College Professor
Computer Artist
Gallery Owner
Curator
Textile Designer
Interior Designer
Set Designer
Visual information Specialist
Movie/TV Director

Sources:

Virginia Department of Education, Career Clusters, https://doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/career_clusters/index.shtml
Newport News Public Schools, NNPS Career Pathways, http://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/careerpathways/pathway_agricultural.html
Slide Serve, Northstar Student Services, 16 Career Clusters, https://www.slideserve.com/camden/16-career-clusters-powerpoint-ppt-presentation
SlidePlayer, 16 Career Clusters, https://slideplayer.com/slide/12991323/
SlideShare, The 16 Career Clusters, https://www.slideshare.net/bogeybear/career-clusters-63520684
Career OneStop, U.S. Department of Labor, https://www.careeronestop.org/

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

This cluster is about flexing your creativity, design, writing, performing, and multimedia skills. Prepare for careers from graphic design and journalism to film/video editing and entertainment services by learning how to apply advanced technologies

The work environment can be on set of a movie or TV show, office, recording studio, or a theater. Most people who work in this cluster have an authentic passion for music, dance, cinema, or fashion

Interior Designer

Art Teacher