JOB CLUSTER:

AUDIO AND VIDEO TECHNOLOGY AND FILM

Overview
Broadly, individuals that work in the AV communications industry manufacture, sell, rent, design, install, integrate, operate and repair the equipment of audiovisual communications. They are involved in the presentation of sound, video and data to groups in such venues as corporate boardrooms, hotels, convention centers, classrooms, theme parks, stadiums and museums. The major activity sectors in the AV communications industry are distributive service firms (AV dealers, rental companies, consultants, designers, and related firms), manufacturers of AV presen¬tations and communications products and large end-users.

JOB #1 SPECIAL EFFECTS TECHNCAIN

• You need a high school degree,
• 2-yrs in college/also 4 years in college university
• They make a good 35,000 to 85,000 a year
• CGI techs make computer images layered into the film
• Paints, rubbers, and plastics for cosmetics, creates explosions

JOB #2 CAMERA OPERATOR

• You mainly operate the camera and set it up for films
• They make a good 22,000 to 80,000 a year
• They switch lenses, set up lights, replace film, installs lenses to camera
• Technical Training/2-yrs college, and/or 4-yrs college university
• Work place is in studios, sometimes in helicopters, anywhere the filming takes place

JOB #3: AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNICIAN

• Moves equipment, sets up equipment, installs permanent multimedia systems
• Makes about 22,000 to 73,000 a year
• Maintains equipment, teaches others how to use it, and makes small repairs
• Needs high school diploma, 2-yr college, and 4 yr college university
• Locally travels, work can be physically demanding, sometimes outdoors, mostly indoors

Pathway 2: Journalism and Boardcasting:
Overview: News analysts, reporters and correspondents gather information, prepare stories and make broadcasts that inform us about local, state, national and international events; present points of view on current issues; and report on the actions of public officials, corporate executives, special interest groups and others who exercise power. Broadcast and sound technicians install, test, repair, set up and operate the electronic equipment used to record and transmit radio and television programs, cable programs and motion pictures. Chief engineers, broadcast field supervisors and transmission engineers supervise the technicians who operate and maintain broadcasting equipment. Like advertisements.

JOB #1: CRITIC

• Depending on what they review. They express opinions in clear,helpful views
• May watch movies, plays, read books, dine out, or go to art/ fashion shows
• They work where ever the object or production is at. Local travel is often required.
• Often work in tight deadlines, hours are irregular. Some work freelance
• Freelancers' income depends on how many reviews they sell

JOB #2: PROOFREADER

• Ensures tables and charts are complete, also checks book pages, and look for
• Spelling and grammar errors, consults dictionaries, grammar books and style guides
• Get 9 to 24 dollars an hour for most
• Education: high school diploma, 2-yr college, and 4-yr college university
• Work in offices or at home, full timers work 7-8 hours a day, Monday-Friday

JOB #3: TELEVISION AND RADIO REPORTER

• Reports a variety of topics, including news, sports, or weather. Helps edit clips
• May operate cameras and recording equipment, prepare scripts, record voice overs,
• Makes about 20,000 to 75,000 a year for most
• Works in studios, form dangerous situations, may carry heavy equipment, tight deadlines
• 2-yr college or technical training. 4-yr college university

Pathway #3: Performing Arts
Overview: A variety of businesses and groups involved in theatrical and musical performances are included in this pathway. Theatrical production companies, for example, coordinate all aspects of producing a play or theater event. Agents represent actors and assist them in finding jobs. Costume design management companies design costumes. Lighting and stage crews handle the technical aspects of productions. Also in this segment are dance studios, schools and halls, which provide places for professional and amateur dancers to practice, perform and learn. Performers of live musical entertainment include musical artists, dance bands, orchestras, jazz musicians and various modern bands. Orchestras range from major professional orchestras with million-dollar budgets to community orchestras often with part-time schedules.

JOB #1: CIRCUS PERFORMER

• Tricks, stunts, or routines can be dangerous
• They are in risk of injuries. Mostly burns, cuts, or falls
• 5,000 to 60,000 a year
• High school diploma and 2-yr college or technical training
• Usually on tour, works 30-40 hours a week

JOB #2: COMEDIAN

• Writes jokes and comedy routines. Performs stand up comedy
• Performs skits too. $5,000 to 35,000 a year
• Pressured to come up with funny jokes, some work together on it
• No formal requirements. Completion of comedy training, post secondary education
• In acting may he helpful

JOB #3: STUNT PERSON

• Rehearse/practice stunts, performs them, may specialize in one skill
• Mostly work on movie/TV sets, can be very dangerous. Can get burns, broken bones, and other severe
• 50,000 to 200,000 a year for experienced stunt people, earnings depend on how dangerous of stunt
• Courses in stunt diving, martial arts, or related skills, on the job training, and training with another stunt person
• High school diploma. Talk to directors, stunt coordinators, and special effect techs about stunts

Pathway #4: Printing Technology:
Overview:A variety of businesses and groups involved in theatrical and musical performances are included in this pathway. Theatrical production companies, for example, coordinate all aspects of producing a play or theater event. Agents represent actors and assist them in finding jobs. Costume design management companies design costumes. Lighting and stage crews handle the technical aspects of productions. Also in this segment are dance studios, schools and halls, which provide places for professional and amateur dancers to practice, perform and learn. Performers of live musical entertainment include musical artists, dance bands, orchestras, jazz musicians and various modern bands. Orchestras range from major professional orchestras with million-dollar budgets to community orchestras often with part-time schedules.

JOB #1: GRAPHIC DESIGNER

• Prepares rough drafts, talks to clients, gathers or creates pictures, texts
• Makes 25,000 to 75,000 a year. They travel frequently to visit clients
• 2-yr college or technical training, 4-yr college/university, an associate degree in graphic design
• Earnings depend on skill, reputation, company size, and location
• They work on computers, or drawing tables. They work around 8 hours a day

JOB #2: DESKTOP PUBLISHER

• Checks for errors, talks to clients, determines size, placements, and look of text
• Makes 20,000 to 60,000 a year. Works at home or in an office. Sitting at a computer a lot, tight deadlines
• High school diploma, 2-yr college, 4-yr college/university
• Ensures that the layouts are easy to read, and are interesting

JOB #3: WEBSITE DESIGNER

• Designs user friendly website layouts, picks right pictures, fonts, colors for sites
• Makes 35,000 to 80,000 a year, usually works 35 to 40 hours a week
• A bachelors or associate degree is recommended. 2-yr college 4-yr college/university
• Works from home or office

Pathway #5: Telecommunications:
Overview:A variety of businesses and groups involved in theatrical and musical performances are included in this pathway. Theatrical production companies, for example, coordinate all aspects of producing a play or theater event. Agents represent actors and assist them in finding jobs. Costume design management companies design costumes. Lighting and stage crews handle the technical aspects of productions. Also in this segment are dance studios, schools and halls, which provide places for professional and amateur dancers to practice, perform and learn. Performers of live musical entertainment include musical artists, dance bands, orchestras, jazz musicians and various modern bands. Orchestras range from major professional orchestras with million-dollar budgets to community orchestras often with part-time schedules.

JOB #1: LINE WORKER

• Install utility poles and hanging wires, digs trenches, operates hydraulic bucket lift
• 18-34$ an hour for electrical line workers, 12-33$ an hour for telecommunication lion workers
• May be on call for emergencies, usually works 8 hours a day
• Apprenticeship on the job. High school diploma, 2-yr college or technical training
• Works outdoors in all sorts of weather, can be dangerous and physically demanding

JOB #2: ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECH

• Design, lay out, and build circuit boards, models, and other tech equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electronics, write reports for engineers
• Makes 32,000 to 79,000 a year or more. Most work a five day week, but overtime is necessary sometimes
• 2-yr college or technical training

JOB #3: CABLE INSTALLER AND REPAIRER

• Installs cables, puts in jacks, terminal boxes, and splitters
• Makes 12-35$ an hour for most. Usually works 8 hours a day, 5-day weeks
• Works indoor and outdoor. Potential dangers include falls, electrical shock
• High school diploma, on the job training, 2-yr college or technical training
• Repairs faulty cable lines and equipment

Pathway #6: Visual Arts
Overview: Visual artists create art to communicate ideas, thoughts or feelings. They use a variety of methods—painting, sculpting or illustrating—and an assortment of materials, including oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, pencils, pen and ink, photography, plaster, clay and computers. Their works may be realistic, stylized or abstract and may depict objects, people, nature or events. Visual artists are generally categorized in two groups. Fine artists create art to satisfy their own need for self-expression. Illustrators and graphic design¬ers, on the other hand, put their artistic skills at the service of com¬mercial clients, such as major corporations; retail stores; and advertising, design and publishing firms.

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