Arts AudioVisual Technology Communications Cluster Includes 17 careers

Arts, Audio/Visual Technology, & Communications Cluster

Includes: • • • 17 careers with description, level of required education, character traits, and average yearly salary Cut, categorize, and paste worksheet Writing worksheet

Advertising Manager • Create interest in a product or service in order to get people to buy it • College (4 years) • Good speaking and listening skills to communicate creative ideas; Work well with others to stay organized and make decisions about advertisements • Average $96, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson

Announcer • Present music, news, sports, or weather, on radio, TV, or at events • High school diploma or College (4 years) • Use good public speaking, writing, and research skills to plan shows and interview guests; Show persistence in getting a job; Use computer skills to run all equipment needed in announcing • Average $31, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson

Athlete • Compete in organized events to entertain fans • High school diploma • Be physically strong and fit and have good hand-eye coordination; Be focused and make quick decisions; Work well with teammates • Average $44, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson

Author or Writer • Write advertisements, books, songs, blogs, magazine articles, movie or TV scripts, or online content • College (4 years) • Think critically about new ideas and be creative in using writing skills; Persevere when work is rejected; Adapt to new technology • Average $60, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson

Choreographer and Dancer • Create and dance performances to share ideas or tell stories • Training and experience; College (4 years) • Be physically strong and fit to persevere through lots of practice; Work well with others in dance; Be creative in routines • Average $33, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson

Coach and Talent Scout • Look for new athletes and train and teach them to be better players • College (4 years) • Use strong leadership and communication skills to acquire and motivate athletes; Show dedication to sports and resourcefulness in creating strategies for play • Average $31, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson

Editor • Review and revise authors’ works for publication • College (4 years) • Use excellent writing skills to correct works; Use good judgment in deciding which writing to publish; Work well with other writers • Average $56, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson

Fashion Designer • Create original clothing, accessories, and footwear • College (4 years) • Use artistic and creative ideas to design; Work well with others to get design sold; Have an eye for details; Use new technologies to sew and make fashion • Average $64, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson

Film and Video Editor • Change images or film to entertain or inform an audience • College (4 years) • Use great communication with producer and director; Have good hand-eye coordination when using cameras; Use computer skills to edit with sophisticated computer software • Average $49, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson

Film Producer and Director • Create movies, TV shows, plays, musicals, commercials, etc. • College (4 years) • Be a leader to director actors and supervise crew; Use creativity to interpret script; Manage time and budget effectively; Use good communication to finish projects on time • Average $69, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson

Graphic Designer • Combine art and technology to create designs for products, logos, and websites • College (4 years) • Use computer, artistic, and communication skills to design what client wants; Use time management skills; Work well with others • Average $47, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson

Industrial Designer • Develop concepts for products like cars, toys, and home appliances • College (4 years) • Use computer, artistic, and communication skills to design what client wants; Use problem-solving and mechanical skills to engineer different sizes, shapes, and costs for projects • Average $67, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson

Interior Designer • Make interior spaces functional, safe, and beautiful • College (4 years) • Use artistic and creative abilities to design what client wants; Use math to measure spaces for fit; Be good a problem-solving space issues and visualizing the overall project • Average $49, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson

Musician and Singer • Play instruments and/or sing for concerts or recording studios • Training or College (4 years) • Have musical talent; Ability to work well with others to promote career; Show dedication to your art, if rejected after auditions; Be flexible in changing schedule or when on tour • Average $49, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson

Photographer • Use photography techniques to produce or preserve images for clients • Technical school or College (4 years) • Use “good eye” for colors, shadows, shades, light, and distance from subjects; Work well with clients; Use computer and business skills for success • Average $31, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson

Reporter • Inform the public about news and events • College (4 years) • Show integrity in reporting just the facts; Use computer editing, writing, and speaking skills to put a story together; Be able to work quickly and show persistence in gathering information; Work well with others • Average $66, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson

Multimedia Artist • Create animation and visual effects for video games, TV, movies, and other media • College (4 years) • Use computer, creativity, and artistic skills to develop animations; Use timemanagement skills to meet deadlines; Work well with teammates • Average $64, 000 a year © 2016 My. Dear. Watson