Careers in arts, A/V technology, and communications encompass designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content. This can include visual and performing arts, design, journalism and entertainment services.
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INTERESTS & ABILITIES
Activities that describe what I like to do
-Use my imagination to communicate new
information to others
-Perform in front of others
-Read and write
-Play a musical instrument
-Perform creative, artistic activities
-Use video and recording technology
-Design brochures and posters
Personal qualities that describe me
-Creative and imaginative
-Good communicator/good vocabulary
-Curious about new technology
-Relate well to feelings and thoughts of others
-Determined/tenacious
School subjects that I like
-Art/Graphic design
-Music
-Speech and Drama
-Journalism/Literature
-Audiovisual Technologies
PATHWAYS IN THIS CLUSTER
Audio & Video Technology & Film
Journalism & Broadcasting
Performing Arts
Printing Technology
Telecommunications
Visual Arts
Suggested Courses for This Cluster
Advanced Composition
Broadcasting
Choir
Concert Band
Film as Literature
Graphic Communications I, II, III
Multi-Cultural Literature
Music Production I & II
Publications Lab
Speech
Today’s Tech Trends
Wind Ensemble
Additional Courses for Specific Pathways
Audio & Visual Technology & Film Pathway:Computer Web DesignJournalism & Broadcasting Pathway:Microsoft OfficeIntro to Marketing
Performing Arts Pathway:Aerobics/Social DanceBand, Choir, Orchestra
Printing Technology Pathway:Microsoft Office
Telecommunications Pathway:AP Computer SciencePhysics; AP Physics
Visual Arts Pathway:Art FoundationsCalculusCeramicsChemistryCS-Intro to ProgrammingAP Computer ScienceDrawing & PaintingFashion & Interior DesignNovelsPhysics; AP PhysicsSculpture/Advanced 3DStudio Art
Courses listed within this plan are only suggested coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner's educational and career goals.
CAREER OPTIONS IN ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS
Entry Level = *Certificate, Technical or Associate Degree or Apprenticeship = **Bachelor or Advanced Degree = ***
Audio & Visual Technology & Film Pathway
Animators**
Art Directors***
Cinematographers***
Medical & Scientific Illustrators***
Recording Technicians**
Sound Engineering Technicians**
Television Camera Operators**
Journalism & Broadcasting Pathway
Announcers***
Caption Writers**
Copy Editors***
Disc Jockeys**
Journalists***
Literary Writers***
Proofreaders**
Reporters***
Sign Language Interpreters**
Technical Writers***
Performing Arts Pathway
Actors & Actresses***
Choreographers***
Composers***
Dance Teachers***
Dance Therapists***
Dancers***
Film Editors***
Grips*
Music Teachers***
Music Therapists***
Musicians***
Set Designers***
Singers***
Printing Technology Pathway
Bookbinders**
Desktop Publishers**
Lithographic Photographers**
Lithographic Strippers**
Photoengravers**
Photofinishers**
Photographic Technicians**
Precision Typesetters**
Prepress Technicians**
Printing Machine Operators & Tenders**
Printing Press Operators**
Printing Specialists**
Sign Designers*
Telecommunications Pathway
Broadcast Technicians**
Central Office Technicians**
Communications Line Maintainers**
Electrical Line Maintainers**
Telephone Installation Technicians**
Visual Arts Pathway
Advertising Layout Designers**
Art Teachers**
Art Therapists***
Artists***
Commercial Artists**
Craft Artists**
Curators***
Display Persons**
Fashion Designers***
Floral Designers*
Food Stylists*
Graphic Designers**
Illustrators**
Industrial Designers***
Jewelers**
Photographers**
Potters***
Sketch Artists**
Tattoo Artists**
UX Designers**
Video Game Designers**
Web Designers**
ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR SPECIFIC CAREERS
AP Statistics
Art & Music Electives
Aspiring Educators
Calculus
Child Development
CS-Intro to Programming
Creative Writing
Early Childhood Services
Economics
Foods I, II, III
Food Science
Global Language
Keyboarding
Leadership Training
Money Matters
Personal Financial Management
Psychology
Sociology
Young Adult Medicine
WORK-BASED LEARNING
Job Shadow
Youth Apprenticeship
- Graphic Design/Printing
CO-CURRICULAR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES
Athletics/Intramurals
Dance United
DECA
Drama Club
FCCLA
FFA
Forensics
Jazz Band
Master Singers
Mock Trial
Prom Committee
Publications Lab Staff
Robotics Club
School Plays/Musicals
SkillsUSA
Student Council
Tech Crew
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