This document provides information on careers in the arts, audio/video technology, and communications cluster. It outlines various pathways like performing arts, visual arts, and film/audio that involve art. Recommended high school courses and many specific careers are listed, like animator, artist, graphic designer, and photographer. Details are given on education requirements, work environments, salaries that can range from $15,000 to over $100,000 depending on the role, and quotes from people in the jewelry maker and cartoonist fields about what they do and enjoy about their work.

1. Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Kensley H.

4. Journalism & Broadcasting

5. Performing Arts

6. Printing Technology

7. Telecommunications

8. Visual Arts

10. Recommended High School Courses

12. Art Dealer

13. Art Director

14. Artist

15. Arts Administrator

16. Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator

17. Computer Animator

18. Conservator

19. Craftsperson

20. Curator

21. Exhibit Designer

22. Fashion Designer

23. Graphic Designer

24. Illustrator

25. Interior Decorator

26. Interior Designer

27. Jeweler

28. Medical Illustrator

29. Model Maker

30. Multimedia Developer

31. Photographer

32. Photojournalist

33. Picture Framer

34. Potter

35. Sign Marker

37. 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

38. Workplaces Offices Art Studios Theatres Shops House/Buildings Art Museums At Home

39. Career Comparison

40. Work/Tasks Performed Jeweler Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator 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

41. Tools/Instruments/Equipment Used Jeweler Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator Soldering Equipment and other tools. Pens Pencils Markers Paints Brushes Inks Illustration Software

42. Work Environment Jeweler Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator Retail stores Distributors Repair Shops Manufacturers Insurance Companies Self-employed Ad Agencies Newspapers Magazines Book Publisher Graphic Design Studios

43. Income Level & What Affects It Jeweler Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator $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

44. Required Education Jeweler Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator 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

45. Quote From a Real Person for Each Career Jeweler Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator “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

46. Websites to get more Information Jeweler Cartoonist/ ComicIllustrator http://www.jewelers.org/ http://www.gia.edu/ http://www.americansociety.org/ http://www.msja.org/ http://www.jdpn.org/ http://www.awci.com/ http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos222.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