Arts, Audio/Video, and Communication
Explore these careers: Costume Attendants, Lighting Technicians, Camera Operators, Make Up Artists, Sound Engineering Technicians, Agents, A/V Technicians, Choreographers, Film and Video Editors, Producers, Directors, and Technical Writers. Scan the QR code to learn more about these careers!
I am: Empathetic A Good Communicator
Creative and Imaginative
Curious About Technology
Determined or Tenacious
Do you like:
To design brochures and posters?
To play a musical instrument?
To perform in front of others?
To read and write?
Are you:
Curious about video and recording technology?
Interested in using your imagination to communicate?
Interested in performing creative and artistic activities?
If yes, then this career area may be a good fit for you!
Consider taking classes in these areas:
Animation
Art/Graphic Design
Audiovisual Technologies
Journalism/Broadcasting
Music
Speech and Drama
Next Step: Make a career plan at https://oregoncis.uoregon.edu/
Example High Demand Jobs in Oregon
Photographer
Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects, using digital or film cameras and equipment.
Camera Operators
Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to record images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.
Graphic Designers
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos.
*The wage is the Annual Average Wage for this job in Oregon. This data was collected from the Oregon Department of Employment, 2023. For more information on Oregon wage data, explore the Occupation and Wage Tool at qualityinfo.org.
Created by C3 Oregon in partnership with the Oregon Department of Human Resources and the Oregon Department of Education. For more information on C3 Oregon, visit c3-oregon.org. Published: Sept 2023
Education: High School Diploma Average Wage*: $56,225 Education: High School Diploma to Associate’s Degree Annual Wage*: $64,052 Education: Associate’s Degree to Bachelor’s Degree Annual Wage*: $58,876 Link: bit.ly/C3artavcomm
Arts, Audio/Video, and Communication
“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.”
Reference: www.careeronestop.org
Career Checklist:
Learning about careers is a journey! Start learning about what interests you, what’s available in Oregon, and what actions you can take by working on the checklist below.
With your advisor, teacher, or trusted adult:
Make an appointment to start talking about your interests.
Identify classes you can take to help you gain skills and experience.
Identify any dual-credit classes that are available.
Research jobs you are interested in on the Quality Info Website (more info below).
Brainstorm what community activities you might do to gain skills, knowledge, or experience.
Make a plan to help guide you to the next step in your career and college journey.
On your own:
On the CIS Website , complete the interest profile, skills assessement, and reality check.
Watch the Career Journey Videos .
Quality Info
This is a website created by the Oregon Employment Department that contains salary data, education requirements, number of jobs for specific careers, and jobs in Oregon.
How to use Quality Info:
1. Go to the qualityinfo.org website.
2. Click on the Tools menu.
3. Click on Occupation and Wage Information .
4. Type in an occupation/career in the search bar.
5. Click on the + to see more information in each section.
Classes I can take:
School and community activities I can participate in:
Explore More on the Oregon Department of Education’s website: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/learningoptions/CTE/resources/Pages/Arts-InfoCommunication.aspx
Career Checklist Links: Oregon Career Information System: oregoncis.uoregon.edu
Career Journey Videos : careerjourneys.org/stories C3 Website : c3-oregon.org
