Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication Career Pathways

Which best describes the arts, A/V technology, and communication cluster?

• careers that are focused on performing for and communicating with others

• careers that combine technologies to make video recordings possible

• careers that report information to the public

• careers that allow people to express themselves through art

Which of the Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication career cluster pathways are involved with producing a product for an audience? Check all that apply.

• Visual Arts

• Performing Arts

• Audio/Visual Technology and Film

• Journalism and Broadcasting

• Printing Technology and Telecommunications

Which characteristic would be best for a career in journalism and broadcasting?

• bias

• Objectivity

• Influence

• Technical

Which best compares and contrasts visual and performing arts?

• Both careers use communication skills; however, people involved in the visual arts perform live in front of an audience.

• Both careers use a high level of creativity; however, the performing arts includes musicians.

• Both careers speak to an audience; however, people involved in the performing arts speak only to a live audience.

• Both careers focus on technology; however, the visual arts involves both private and commercial customers.

Which characteristic would be best for a person seeking a career in the Telecommunications pathway?

• being creative

• being technical

• being objective

• being aggressive

Alice wants to have a portrait painted of her family. What career pathway would be best for Alice to contact?

• Broadcasting

• Performing Arts

• Printing Technology

• Visual Arts

Zelda’s day consists of checking her e-mail, holding meetings, and organizing and reviewing text. Which Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication career pathway is Zelda working in?

• Printing Technology: a career that focuses on performing for and communicating with others

• Journalism: a career that combines technologies to make video recordings possible

• Journalism: a career that reports information to the public

• Printing Technology: a career that allows people to express themselves through art

Which best compares and contrasts the Printing Technology and Telecommunication careers pathways?

• Both careers use problem solving skills; however, Printing Technology employees follow manuals more.

• Both careers use a high level of creativity; however, Telecommunication specialists use more printed media.

• Both careers speak to an audience; however, people in Printing Technology provide for an audience they do not know.

• Both careers focus on technology; however, Telecommunications specialists often travel to customer sites.

Which career professional sets up, runs, and maintains equipment such as lights?

• Camera Operator

• Film Editor

• Video Equipment Technician

• Sound Engineering Technician

Before a story can be published, it goes to Ralph. Ralph reads the story and may make changes based on spelling or the rules of grammar. He also may suggest revisions for clarity. In which career does Ralph work?

• Desktop Publishing

• Printing Press Operating

• Proofreading

• engraving