Arts, A/V Technology &

Comm

unications

Kensley H.

How to Pursue a Career…

Preparation for careers in the cluster must begin in elementary grades & continue through high school, allowing students to gain experience in the performing & Visual arts as well as in the academic foundations.

(The main focus of this cluster is Art in many different perspectives.)

Different Pathways

Audio & Video Technology & Film Journalism & Broadcasting Performing Arts Printing Technology Telecommunications Visual Arts (All of these pathways include Art in

one way or another.)

Recommended High School CoursesGrade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English/ Language Arts

•English/ Language Arts 1

•English/ Language Arts 2

•English/ Language Arts 3

•English/ Language Arts 4

Math •Algebra 1 •Geometry •Algebra 2 or Trigonometry

Science •Earth, Life, or Physical Science

•Biology •Physics

Social Studies/ Sciences

•World History

•US History •Political Science•Economics

•Psychology

Career & Technical Courses

•Intro to Arts, Audio/Video Tech & Communications•Info Tech Apps

•Intro to Visual Arts & Related Careers

•Select from the following: 2D Art, 3D Art, Photographic Art, or Multimedia Apps in Art

•Advanced study in a field of your choice

Related Careers

Animator Art Dealer Art Director Artist Arts Administrator Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator Computer Animator Conservator Craftsperson Curator Exhibit Designer Fashion Designer Graphic Designer

Illustrator Interior Decorator Interior Designer Jeweler Medical Illustrator Model Maker Multimedia Developer Photographer Photojournalist Picture Framer Potter Sign Marker Tattoo Artist

Different Careers & Incomes

Tattoo Artist: $15,000 - $50,000 Photographer: $17,000 - $80,000 Artist: $20,000 - $87,000 Graphic Designer: $25,000 - $75,000 Computer Animator: $30,000 -

$100,000 Multimedia Developer: $30,000 -

$120,000

Workplaces

Offices Art Studios Theatres Shops House/Buildings Art Museums At Home

Career Comparison

Jeweler

Design & create jewelry using soldering equipment & other tools.

Repair & adjust old jewelry

Sell jewelry to customers Gemologists appraise the

value of gems & stones Usually specialize in

tasks such as selling and repairing jewelry

Draw cartoons, comic strips, & graphic novels

Develop story ideas & dialogue

Use pens, pencils, markers, paints, brushes, inks, and illustration software.

Develop a personal cartooning style

Free lance cartoonists must find their own clients

Work/Tasks PerformedCartoonist/Comic Illustrator

Jeweler

Soldering Equipment and other tools.

Pens Pencils Markers Paints Brushes Inks Illustration Software

Tools/Instruments/Equipment Used

Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator

Jeweler

Retail stores Distributors Repair Shops Manufacturers Insurance

Companies Self-employed

Ad Agencies Newspapers Magazines Book Publisher Graphic Design

Studios

Work EnvironmentCartoonist/Comic Illustrator

Jeweler $19,000 - $55,000 a

year for most Median: $33,000 a

year Store manager and

owners can earn more Paid hourly, yearly, or

on commission

$25,000 - $70,000 a year or more for salaried cartoonists

$250 - $500 per cartoon free lance cartoonist

Most work on free lance basis

Income Level & What Affects ItCartoonist/Comic Illustrator

Jeweler

At least high school diploma

Must complete post-secondary education related to jewelry

On the job training 2 year college 4 year college

No formal requirements

Completion of a post- secondary art program is helpful

High school 2 year college 4 year college

Required EducationCartoonist/Comic Illustrator

Jeweler “I love the whole creative

process of custom designing jewelry: talking with clients, trying to figure out what they want, thinking about different designs, putting them down on paper and finally turning my ideas into something real and beautiful, with gold, diamonds, pearls, rubies, and sapphires.” - Peter

What I like most about being a comic creator is the independence: I work from home, I set my own hours, and taking my lunch when I want. It’s flexible enough to be able to take a Tuesday off instead of a Saturday or go have a walk in the park if it’s a nice day and then I can just work a little later.” - Tara

Quote From a Real Person for Each Career

Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator

Jeweler

http://www.jewelers.org/ http://www.gia.edu/ http://www.americansoci

ety.org/ http://www.msja.org/ http://www.jdpn.org/ http://www.awci.com/ http://www.bls.gov/oco/o

cos222.htm

http://www.reuben.org/

http://editorialcartoonists.com/

http://www.cartoon-factory.com/

http://www.gocomics.com/?ref=comics

http://www.americansforthearts.org/

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos092.htm

Websites to get more Information

Cartoonist/ComicIllustrator