Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications
Summary of this Career Cluster:
Arts, audio/video technology, and communications workers use creativity and their talents on the job. You might work for an audience as a performer or artist. This includes painters, dancers, sculptors, actors, and singers. Or, you might work behind the scenes to make a performance successful. This includes set designers, editors, broadcast technicians, and camera operators.
Some audio/video technology and communications workers have high-profile jobs. For example, you might work as a news reporter or fashion designer. Or, you might use your creative talents with technology and work as an animator, graphic designer, or film editor.
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Careers in this Career Cluster:
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Actors:
Play parts in TV, radio, or stage productions.
Agents of Artists, Performers, and Athletes:
Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes.
Music Directors and Composers:
Conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups.
Musicians and Singers:
Play instruments or sing for live audiences and in recording studios.
Art Directors:
Work on visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, or advertising.
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians:
Operate audio or video equipment for concerts, sports events, or other gatherings.
Photographers:
Take pictures of people, landscapes, and other subjects for a variety of purposes.
Prepress Technicians and Workers:
Prepare documents for printing by formatting and checking for errors in text and photos.
Broadcast News Analysts:
Analyze, interpret, and report on news events.
Broadcast Technicians:
Operate equipment that transmits radio and television programs.
Print Binding and Finishing Workers:
Bind books or other publications by hand or machine.
Printing Press Operators:
Set up and operate large printing machines.
Choreographers:
Create new dance routines, using movements to express stories and ideas.
Commercial and Industrial Designers:
Develop the ideas for manufactured products, such as cars, appliances, and toys.
Producers and Directors:
Produce or direct TV shows, movies, or other types of entertainment.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers:
Read text to find and correct any grammatical, typing, or writing errors.
Costume Attendants:
Choose, fit, and take care of costumes for entertainers.
Craft Artists:
Create handmade objects like weaving, needlecraft, or pottery.
Public Address System and Other Announcers:
Make announcements over public address systems at sporting or other public events.
Radio Operators:
Receive and transmit communications using radio equipment.
Dancers:
Use movements to express ideas and stories in performances.
Desktop Publishers:
Use computer software to design layouts for books, newspapers, and other published items.
Radio and Television Announcers:
Speak on radio or television, presenting news, sports, or music to audiences.
Reporters and Correspondents:
Report and write stories for news outlets.
Editors:
Plan or edit the content of written material.
Fashion Designers:
Design clothing and accessories.
Set and Exhibit Designers:
Design special movie, TV, and theater sets, or other special exhibits.
Sound Engineering Technicians:
Operate equipment to record, mix, or synchronize sound.
Film and Video Editors:
Organize and put together raw video footage into a completed production.
Fine Artists:
Create original artwork using a wide variety of techniques.
Technical Writers:
Explain technical information through charts and manuals.
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers :
Install or repair telephone, cable, internet, and other communication equipment.
Floral Designers:
Design and arrange floral bouquets.
Graphic Designers:
Create and design graphics to promote a product or service.
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers:
Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.
Theatrical and Performance Makeup Artists :
Apply makeup to performers.
Multimedia Artists and Animators:
Create special effects or animation using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools.
Writers and Authors:
Prepare original written material, like books or articles.