ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS

Are you someone who loves expressing yourself creatively? Do you enjoy working with technology and communicating your ideas to others? Imagine bringing stories to life through film, designing eye-catching graphics, or crafting compelling messages that captivate audiences. In this exciting field, your imagination is the limit, and every day is a chance to unleash your creativity and make an impact. Turn your passion into a career and let your creativity soar!

Questions
  • Do you enjoy thinking creatively and coming up with new ideas?
  • Do you like meeting new people and developing relationships?
  • Do you like performing in front of people?
Career Pathways

The arts, audio-visual technology, and communications field has six career pathways:

  • Audio and Video Technology and Film: Individuals who make or sell audio or video equipment.
  • Journalism and Broadcasting: Individuals who gather and report news.
  • Performing Arts: Individuals who participate in theater and musical productions, from actors to talent agents to costume designers to producers.
  • Printing Technology: Individuals who prepare digital content for printing.
  • Telecommunications: Individuals who install or maintain equipment used for broadcast communications.
  • Visual Arts: Individuals who create works of art, including drawings, paintings, or computer graphics.
What It Takes
Puzzle pieces fitting together
Problem-Solving
A paintbrush, ruler, and pencil lined up
Creativity
Person standing next to a to-do list with multiple items
Ability to Multitask
Two speech bubbles with lines instead of text
Communication Skills
An analog clock
Time Management Skills
Education-Career-Income: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
occupation
required education
Salary Range
Art Director
Bachelor's Degree
$53,593 - $106,361
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Bachelor's Degree
$48,262 - $75,275
Graphic Designers
Bachelor's Degree
$48,262 - $66,809
Producer and Directors
Bachelor’s Degree
$41,064 - $101,013
Writers and Authors
Bachelor's Degree
$37,550 - $75,685
Audio and Video Technicians
Associate Degree
$30,466 - $59,832
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers
Certificate
$34,120 - $65,082
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Certificate
$37,021 - $57,659
Source: 2024 Florida CareerSource
For more information, visit Florida Department of Education CTE Frameworks