Arts, A/V, Technology & Communication
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Careers in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications cluster focus on designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.
What are some recent trends in arts and communications?
Careers in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications cluster focus on designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.
What are some recent trends in arts and communications?
- Online streaming services for movies, TV, and music have changed how people consume media worldwide— accounting for tens of billions of dollars in revenue.
- The United States exports more goods and services from this sector than it imports, usually in the form of movies, music, television shows, and video games.
- Other growth areas include web publishing and streaming, the development of a regional video industry, and arts-related retail.
- Quick facts -
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Large economic impact The arts contribute more than $800 million a year to U.S. economic output, according to a 2019 report from the U.S. Department of Commerce. |
Employment numbers Almost 3 million people work in arts, A/V technology and communications fields in the U.S. |
Freelance opportunities Freelance work is common in many of these careers. Some jobs require frequent travel and have irregular work hours. |
Shift from print to web As demand for printed media trends downward, news organizations focus more on developing web-based content like podcasts, video, and social media. |
What are some careers in Arts, A/V technology & Communications?
Artists, designers, writers, technicians, and others produce the music, movies, books, sculpture, dance, television broadcasts, and video games that provide the entertainment and enrichment that contribute to our culture and enjoyment. Radio and television broadcasts, Hollywood movies, and major concert tours are some of the glamorous settings of the Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications career cluster. But this sector also includes community theaters, print shops, art galleries, local music venues, film festivals, art fairs, and more.
Take a look at the list below to learn about arts, audio/video technology and communications careers at different levels of education. Click any link to find out more about a career, including average wages, employment projections, training requirements and more.
High school education
Costume Attendants
Lighting Technicians
Short-term training (usually from a few months to about two years)
Camera Operators
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Sound Engineering Technicians
More advanced training or bachelor’s degree
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Audio and Video Technicians
Choreographers
Film and Video Editors
Producers and Directors
Technical Writers
Artists, designers, writers, technicians, and others produce the music, movies, books, sculpture, dance, television broadcasts, and video games that provide the entertainment and enrichment that contribute to our culture and enjoyment. Radio and television broadcasts, Hollywood movies, and major concert tours are some of the glamorous settings of the Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications career cluster. But this sector also includes community theaters, print shops, art galleries, local music venues, film festivals, art fairs, and more.
Take a look at the list below to learn about arts, audio/video technology and communications careers at different levels of education. Click any link to find out more about a career, including average wages, employment projections, training requirements and more.
High school education
Costume Attendants
Lighting Technicians
Short-term training (usually from a few months to about two years)
Camera Operators
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Sound Engineering Technicians
More advanced training or bachelor’s degree
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Audio and Video Technicians
Choreographers
Film and Video Editors
Producers and Directors
Technical Writers
