Arts, A/V Technology and Communication
In the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication pathway, you will learn visual arts principles and apply your artistic talents to gain the skills and techniques needed to work in any number of creative design, entertainment, multimedia, and technology fields. These careers require strong backgrounds in multimedia content and effective communication skills.
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Associate Degree/Certificate
One to two years of study.
Graphic Designer
- Average Salary: $39,800
- Job Growth (10 yr): Much faster than average
- Annual Openings: High
Broadcast Technician
- Average Salary: $33,260
- Job Growth (10 yr): Average
Bachelor's Degree
Four years of study.
Animator / Multimedia Artist
- Average Salary: $77,770
- Job Growth (10 yr): Much faster than average
- Annual Openings: Few
Video Game Designer
- Average Salary: $53,810
- Job Growth (10 yr): Much faster than average
- Annual Openings: High
Master's/Doctoral Degree
Six+ years of study.
Senior Web & Multimedia Engineer
- Average Salary: $53,810
- Job Growth (10 yr): Average
Make Your Way Into the Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Field
Whether you’re just exploring in high school, still undecided as a college student,
or an adult who is wondering if this field is right for you, you can take steps today
in the exciting Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Field. Find out what you can
do no matter where you are.
- 3D Design & Animation
- Audio/Visual Production
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming
- Digital Media Technology
- Graphic Design/Technology
- Photography/Photo Imaging
- Visual Communication Design
- Video Production/Film Editing
- Web Page Design
- Senior Year Math
- Accounting
- Business Communications
- Computer & Information Technology
- Entrepreneurship/Introduction to Business
- Marketing
- Publication Production
- Communication Studies
- Business Media Design
- Computer Programming & Application/Game Development
- Computer-Aided Design
- Design Drafting Technology
- Goldsmithing & 3D Jewelry
- Graphic & Web Design
- Media Design
- Music Technology
- Visual Arts
- Job Shadow
- Apprenticeships and Internships
- Field Trip to TV Station or Graphic/Web Design Company
- Assist Business/Community Leaders to Promote Events via Online Media
- Cooperative Work Experience
- Work at School-Based Enterprise/School Store
- Audio-Video Designer/Engineer
- Broadcast Technician
- Commercial Artist
- Commercial Photographer (Digital, Still, Video, Film)
- Computer/Digital Animator
- Fashion Designer
- Film/Video Editor
- Graphic Designer
- Journalist
- Videographer
- Web Designer