Cluster Chosen: ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATION

Your path

Possible Careers:

  • Painters and sculptors
  • Illustrators and Animators
  • Interior Designer
  • Actor/Actress
  • Singers and Musicians
  • Reporter
  • Producer
  • Editor
  • Computer Programmer
  • Graphic designers
  • Commercial photographer
  • Textile designer
  • Producer
  • Network Systems and Data Communication Analyst

Degrees and Certs:

  • Certificates
  • Attend a 2 or 4 year college
  • A two-year degree in drama, music, art, radio or TV broadcasting
  • A four-year degree in communications, graphic art composition, vocal performance drama/theater, education, art, or music, radio, TV or film production
  • On-the-job education + apprenticeships are often options in this field and can help you gain real-life experience
  • A credential in graphic design
  • Careers requiring an associate’s degree or a technical certification: makeup artists, camera operators, technical writers, broadcast technicians, and desktop publishers
  • Jobs in fields that often require a bachelor's degree or more advanced training: copy writers, directors, film and video editors, broadcast news analysts and reporters, choreographers, graphic designers, musicians, art directors, composers, audio and video equipment technicians, fashion designers,
  • Examples of Degree programs / paths

Trade School Options:

  • EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technology)
    • 3-D animation
    • Video production
    • Radio/audio production
    • Graphic/Web design
    • Fashion design and merchandising
    • Interior design and merchandising

Top 5 highest Ranking Colleges:

  • University of California--Los Angeles
  • School of the Art Institute of Chicago
  • Yale University in New Haven, CT
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Rhode Island School of Design

Career Map Examples:

Arts Career Maps

PROS:

  • Allow for creative expression and artistic collaboration
  • Professionals often feel a more passionate connection to their work
  • You can start early! Taking CTE classes in high school and on-the-job training as an actor, artist, dancer, graphic designer, set designer or musician, etc. are often options for those who want to do them while still in high school.
  • Making great connections with others
  • Sometimes, (depending on the job and specifics), have the ability to be self-employed with flexible hours

CONS:

  • A very challenging field to find success in
  • Many artistic jobs are highly concentrated, so they might not be as stable and it may be difficult to get your big-break or stand out from others. This makes it very competitive
  • Pay can vary a lot depending on your success in the field.
  • You get a lot of criticism

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