1. Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Career Clusters
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

2. Definitions Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications
Jobs in the arts, audio/video technology, and communications career cluster involve designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.

3. What jobs do you think are in this cluster?

4. Types of Jobs Audio Designer Museum Curator Graphic Artist
Film Music Supervisor
Cable TV engineer
Journalist
Animator
Broadcast Technician
Actor

5. Considering a job in the Arts?
Are you interested in working in television, film, or radio?
Do you like to perform or listen to music?
Are you interested in computer animation and special effects?
Do you like to work with technology?
Do you like writing, drawing, or sculpting?
Are you visually oriented?
Is artistic expression important to you?
Are you creative?
If you answered yes to some of the questions above, you may enjoy the arts, audio/video technology, and communications career cluster.

6. Career Pathways in Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
The arts have six Career Pathways.
Audio/Video Technology and Film
Journalism & Broadcasting
Performing Arts
Printing Technology
Telecommunications
Visual Arts

7. Audio/Video Technology & Film
This pathway involves the technology used to produce and present sound, video, and multimedia.
Jobs include:
Audio systems technician
Mechanical engineer
Soundboard operator
Lighting technician
Video equipment rental dealer
Audio designer

8. Journalism & Broadcasting
This pathway encompasses everyone who prepares news for print, broadcast, and the Web.
Jobs include:
Broadcast sound technician
Reporter
Radio host
Graphic designer
Cable TV engineer
TV announcer
Publisher
Editor
Chief engineer
Anchorperson
Journalist

9. Performing Arts
This pathway includes both performers and the behind-the-scenes workers who make performances possible.
Jobs include:
Production manager
Director
Cinematographer
Dancer
Playwright
Actor
Musician
Makeup artist
Costume designer
Lighting designer
Visual effects coordinator
Composer
Conductor
Film music supervisor

10. Printing Technology
This pathway involves the technology used to create printed or printable newspapers, books, magazines, brochures, and more.
Jobs include:
Printing equipment operator
Lithographer
Desktop publishing specialist

11. Lithography
Printing is from a stone (lithographic limestone) or a metal plate with a smooth surface. It was invented in 1796 by German author and actor Alois Senefelder as a cheap method of publishing theatrical works. Lithography can be used to print text or artwork onto paper or other suitable material.

12. Telecommunications
This pathway includes jobs designing, manufacturing, installing, and repairing telecommunications equipment.
Jobs include:
Network technician
Cable installer
Telephone line repairer
telecommunication computer programmer

13. Visual Arts
The visual arts pathway encompasses many creative professions.
Jobs include:
Web designer
Illustrator
Fine artist
Commercial artist
Graphic artist
Photographer
Videographer
Art instructor

14. Educational Requirements
Educational requirements vary according to the type of job.
According to the International Business Times, these are the three best art degrees:
Graphic Design
Multi-Media/Visual Communications
Interior Designs