1. ARTS AND COMMUNICATION Alexa Blohm, Sarah Hamilton, Kayla Hemphill, and Morgan Hill

2. WHAT IS ARTS AND COMMUNICATION? Arts and Communication has programs of study related to humanities, visual arts, performing arts, media arts, technical arts, and literary arts.

3. ART THERAPIST Responsibilities: Encourage their clients to express themselves through the use of a variety of artistic materials, such as paints, pastels, pencil crayons, markers, and clay. Explore clients’ emotions in non-threatening ways Education Needed: Bachelor’s degree with a concentration on psychology and fine arts Master’s degree in art therapy or a related field with an emphasis on art therapy Art therapy internship and supervised clinical experience after graduation

4. ART THERAPIST CONT. Education Needed Cont… Become a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) through the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) Registered therapists can take a written exam to earn board certification to gain the title ATR-BC Salary: $19-$29/hour $39,820-$62,280/year Related Careers: Artist Child and Youth Worker Elementary Teacher

5. MAGICIAN Responsibilities: Designing and performing tricks to fool the audience Engaging and audience Making people happy Education Needed: Nothing needed though there are a handful of magician schools

6. MAGICIAN CONT. Salary: $35,000-$50,000/year Related Careers: Actor Animal Trainer Announcer

7. TATTOO ARTIST Responsibilities: Creating tattoos Being aware of clients’ needs and wants Cleaning and disinfecting equipment and skin Education Needed: Nothing needed but apprenticeship is encouraged

8. TATTOO ARTIST CONT. Salary: $50-$300/hour for custom designed tattoos Annual income from $15,000-$50,000/year Some make up to $100,000/year Related Careers: Illustrator Graphic Designer Artist

9. MODEL Responsibilities: Show case products for modeling and advertising companies. Willing to travel Work indoors/outdoors Work varied hours Education needed: No needed education

10. MODEL CONT. Salary: $18, 750 Related Careers: Fashion Designer Photographer

11. RACECAR DRIVER Responsibilities: Race in scheduled competitions Work for car owners Outside work Dangerous, physically and mentally demanding Education Needed: High school education Two year college degree Technical training

12. RACECAR DRIVER CONT. Salary: $0-$10,000 Related Careers: Driving Instructor Race Car Technician Motorcycle Mechanic

13. ART DIRECTOR Responsibilities: Determine best way to represent a concept visually Develop look and style Review and approve designs Education Needed: High school education Bachelor’s degree in Art and design Previous work experience

14. ART DIRECTOR CONT. Salary: $80,880 Related Careers: Craft and Fine Artists Graphic Designers

15. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER Responsibilities: Uses sign to covey messages to Deaf individuals Uses body language to show mood May deal with their own paper work Confidentiality Education Needed: Starts with basic classes Must take test for National Certification

16. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER CONT. Salary: Entry wage: $16 an hour Experienced wage: $30 an hour Related Careers: Audiologist Foreign- Language Instructor Speech-Language Pathologist

17. DISC JOCKEY (DJ) Responsibilities: Broadcast DJs may work for radio stations Mobile DJs travel to perform at weddings, parties, and other gigs Education Needed: An applicant’s performance during an audition is often the most important Many employers prefer to hire broadcast DJs who have a bachelor’s or associate degree in communications or broadcasting Programs that include an internship at a radio station are particularly useful

18. DISK JOCKEY CONT. Salary: Entry wage: $20,000 Experienced wage: $40,000 Related Careers: Sound Technician Musician Radio/ Television Program Director

19. SPECIAL-EFFECTS TECHNICIAN Responsibilities: Meet with production teams to determine which effects are necessary. CGI techs make images to layer into the film. Makeup artist use cosmetics, paint, plastic, and rubber to prepare actors. Mechanical Specialists make props and sets Pyrotechnic techs create fires and explosions Education Needed: Varies depending on the branch but most employers will accept a 2 year community college degree or a degree from a technical college

20. SPECIAL-EFFECTS TECHNICIAN CONT. Salary: Varies depending on how successful you are but most ranges from $35,000- $85,000 Related Careers: Costume Designer Explosives Specialist Set Designer

21. COMEDIAN Responsibilities: Most work independently, booking their own gigs at comedy clubs and theaters Some work with other comedians The pressure to come up with new and funny material can be stressful Education Needed: High School Education 2-year College or Technical Training 4-year University or College

22. COMEDIAN CONT. Salary: Entry Wage: $8.28/hour Median Wage: $9.15/hour Experienced Wage: $16.48/hour $5,000-$1 Million a year Related Careers: Actor Director Singer Disc Jockey

23. STUNT PERSON Responsibilities: Must work on contract for TV and film production companies Stunt work is dangerous; performers risk broken bones, burns, and other severe injuries Work indoors in film studios and outdoors on location Often travel to filming locations Filming often requires long workdays Education Needed: High School Education

24. STUNTPERSON CONT. Salary: $50,000-$200,000 a year Related Careers: Circus Performer Dancer Personal Trainer

25. TAXIDERMIST Responsibilities: Most are self-employed; some work for natural history museums Usually work for long hours Often work alone Hazards include cuts and scrapes from sharp instruments Exposed to hazardous chemicals Education Needed: High School 2-year College or Technical Training

26. TAXIDERMIST CONT. Salary: $15,000-$50,000 Related Careers: Artist Butcher Zoologist

27. CONCLUSION There are several different variations of jobs within the arts and communication field Arts & Communications isn’t just about being an artist

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