Arts and Communications Pathway

ENTRY LEVEL
(High School Diploma)

Examples of CAREER Opportunities for Entry Level:
Printing Press Operator, Recreational Attendant, Bookbinder, Actor, Musician, Singer and Dancer, Floral Designer, Painter, Wallpaper Hanger, Carpet Layer, Display Worker, Photographer, Announcer

Educational Areas to Pursue for Entry Level Training:
Art, Choir, Band, Foods, Diversified Occupations, Housing, Wood Fabrication, Welding Fabrication, Yearbook, Applied Math, Microcomputer Applications, Computer Aided Drafting
Job shadow individuals or businesses that might need someone who loves art

Suggested Yearly Income for Entry Level Jobs:
One year experience: $26,882 Multiple years of experience: $50,941

SKILLED LEVEL
(Technical or Community College, Certificates or 2-Year Degrees)

Examples of CAREER Opportunities for Skilled Level:
Hairstylist, Cosmetology Field, Tattoo Artist, Broadcast Technician, Cartoonist, Camera Operator, Sound Engineering Technician, Technical Illustrator, Typesetter, Artist, Disc Jockey, Actor or Actress, Musician, Drafter, Technical Writer, Model, Photofinisher, Athletic Trainer

Educational Areas to Pursue for Skilled Level Training:
Art, Choir, Band, Foods, Diversified Occupations, Housing, Wood Fabrication, Welding Fabrication, Yearbook, Applied Math, Microcomputer Applications, Computer Aided Drafting, Web Design

Suggested Yearly Income for Skilled Level Jobs:
One year experience: $57,134 Multiple years of experience: $60,414


PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
(Four-Year College or University Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate Degrees or Beyond)

Examples of CAREER Opportunities for Professional Level:
Sports Agent, Animator, Art director, Director, News Reporter, Graphic Designer, Industrial Designer, Writer, Architect, Landscape Architect, Radio & TV Announcer, Art Teacher, Professional Athlete, Advertising Field, Coach, Director, Reporter, Researcher

Educational Areas to Pursue for Professional Level Training:
For entry to a four-year college or university, you must take: 2 years of the same foreign language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra I &II, Geometry, and Senior Math
It is also suggested that you take: Art, Choir, Band, Foods, Diversified Occupations, Housing, Wood Fabrication, Welding Fabrication, Yearbook, Applied Math, Microcomputer Applications, Computer Aided Drafting, Web Design

Suggested Yearly Income for Professional Level Jobs:
One year experience: $56,330 Multiple years of experience: $100,000

Life skills Areas to Pursue for Arts and Communications Training:

Job shadow individuals or businesses that might need someone who loves art or who works in your field of interest, organize high school dances, announce sporting events, hold student leadership positions, organize a school newspaper, enter art and writing contests, take any computer classes available at your school, look for a community mentor, research jobs on the Internet using WOIS to learn about other opportunities.