If you have creative talents along with strong
communication, math, and science skills, this
may be the career area for you. These diverse
career pathways include visual and performing
arts, audio and video (A/V) technology,
and film. Journalism and broadcasting,
telecommunications, and printing technology are
other career directions. The job outlook remains
steady for the foreseeable future.
People who work with A/V technology
may design, install, or operate audio and video
equipment. Those who work in journalism and
broadcasting prepare and present information
about local, state, national, and international
events. Jobs in the performing arts range from
actors, dancers, and musicians to instructors,
playwrights, and scriptwriters. Costume
designers plus lighting and stage crews complete
the behind-the-scenes work in performing arts.
Those who work with print technology complete
many printing-process tasks to transform text
and photos into magazines and books. Working
with computers and communications equipment
is key to telecommunications. Through a variety
of art media, visual artists bring concepts,
thoughts, and feelings to life.
Preparation for these careers begins early in
life and continues through high school and into
adult life. It requires self-discipline and hard
work. Although most jobs require some training
beyond high school, employment requires talent,
not just training and years of experience.
Some entry-level jobs require on-the-job
training or an apprenticeship. Most technical
jobs require one, two, or three years of training
at a technical or community college. Careers in
management, education, and journalism may
require four-year degrees and beyond.
Video Systems Technician
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Video Graphics, Special Effects,
& Animation Designer
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Audio-
Video Designer & Engineer
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Technical Computer Support
Technician
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Audio-Video
System Service Technician
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Audio Systems Technician
Audio and Video
Technology and Film
Graphics & Printing Equipment
Operator
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Lithographer
& Platemaker
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Computer
Typography & Composition
Equipment Operator
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Desktop
Publishing Specialist
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Web
Page Designer
Printing Technology
Pathways and
Career Options
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