Arts, AV Technology and Communications

1
Arts, A/V Technology and Communications

• A guide for the high school student planning a
  career in Arts, A/V Technology and Communications

2
The Fastest Growing Arts Careers in South Carolina

• Technical Writer 30.43
• Copywriter 24.61
• Writer/Editor 23.78
• Cinematographer 20.19
• Journalist 19.94
• Commercial Artist 19.63
• Graphic Designer 19.63
• Actor 18.42
• Director/Producer 18.42
• Dancer/Choreographer 17.80

3
The Highest Paying Arts Careers in South Carolina

• Advertising Account Executive 54,500
• Fashion Coordinator
  54,500
• Web Designer
  52,121
• Art Director
  50,110
• Copywriter
  49,030
• Software Designer
  48,837
• Commercial Artist
  47,400
• Medical and Scientific Illustrator 47,400
• Interior Designer
  46,970
• A/V Systems Engineer 46,200

4
Majors in the Arts, A/V Technology and
Communications Cluster

• Visual Arts
• Printing Technologies
• Performing Arts
• Audio/Video Technologies
• Telecommunication Technologies
• Journalism and Broadcasting

5
Career Choices that require a High School Diploma
and/or On-The-Job Training.

• Actor
• Choral Director
• Musician
• Photographer
• Typesetter
• Drafter
• Free-lance Artist

6
Careers that require at least an Associates Degree

• Commercial Artist
• Interior Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Director/Producer
• Drafter
• Technical Writer

7
Careers that require at least a Bachelors Degree

• Advertising Account Executive
• Fashion Coordinator
• Web Designer
• Art Director
• Copywriter
• Software Designer
• Medical and Scientific Illustrator
• A/V Systems Engineer
• Industrial Designer
• Writer/Editor
• Telecommunications Worker
• Cinematographer

8
Career Major Plans

• Sample Individual Graduation Plans for the Majors
  in the Arts, A/V Technologies and Communication
  Cluster

9
Printing Technologies Schedule
Recommended Electives (four required for a major)
Document Processing Mulitmedia Processing Saga
Norse News Photography Web Page Design I II
Computer Technology I II Graphics and Printing
I II CAD I II Screen Printing and Design
PrintmakingArt Electives
10
Printing TechnologiesOut-of-Class Learning

• Work-Based Opportunities
• Job Shadowing
• Internship
• Mentorship
• Part-time Employment

• Extracurricular Activities
• SkillsUSA-Vica Graphic Communication
• Saga
• Norse News

11
Printing TechnologiesPost High School Options
12
Printing TechnologiesPossible Occupations

• Bindery Technician
• Composition Equipment Operator
• Computer Typographer
• Desktop Publisher
• Electronic Prepress Manager

• Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator
• Imaging Technician
• Lithographer and Platemaker
• Web Page Designer

13
Performing Arts Schedule
Recommended Electives (four required for a major)
Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4
Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Theatre Odyssey 1, 2, 3, 4
Dance Public Speaking Art Electives
14
Performing Arts Out-of-Class Learning

• Work-Based Opportunities
• Job Shadowing
• Internship
• Mentorship
• Community Theatre

• Extracurricular Activities
• Debate Team
• School Theatre
• Cheerleading
• Dance

15
Performing ArtsPost High School Options
16
Performing ArtsPossible Occupations

• Actor
• Choral Director
• Cinematographer
• Composer
• Conductor
• Costume Designer
• Dancer
• Film/Video Editor

• Makeup Artist
• Musician
• Music Instructor
• Playwright
• Production Manager
• Screenwriter
• Script Writer
• Stage Designer