The pathway of Arts & Communications consists of programs related to the humanities and the performing, visual, literary and media arts. Students who enjoy artistic, innovative, or intuitive interests or display verbal, visual, and/ or musical skills should consider this pathway. If you prefer less structured environments that allow you to use your imagination or creativity, then Arts & Communications may be the career pathway for you.

How do you feel about the following questions?

• Are you creative, innovative?

• Do you like to express your feelings and ideas visually, in writing or by performing?

• Do you like to create with your hands?

• Do you like to participate in music, theater arts, journalism, or creative design?

• Do you find that your solutions to problems are diff erent from those of your friends?

• Do you like the challenge of solving problems?

• Are you comfortable speaking/performing in front of others?

Careers in Arts & Communications

ENTRY LEVEL

These are examples of careers which usually require on-the-job training or special vocational classes in high school:

• Artist • Printer • Photographer • Singer • Musician • Actor and Actress • Stage Technician

SKILLED LEVEL

These are examples of careers which usually require training beyond high school up to two years of study at a community or technical college: • Illustrator

• Jeweler • Graphic Designer • Fashion Designer • Photographer • Floral Designer • Interior Designer • Musician • Actor and Actress • Reporter • Video Producer • Singer & Dancer

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL

These are examples of careers which usually require four or more years of specialized college study:

• Advertising Director • Journalist • Fashion Designer • Graphic Designer • Interior Designer • Photographer • Writer or Editor • TV/Radio Broadcasting Director • Musician • Specialty Teachers • Actor and Actress • Singer & Dancer • Architects

See your Guidance Counselor and visit the Career Center for more information on these and other careers in the Arts & Communications career pathway.

Note: The careers listed in each career pathway are meant as examples and do not represent all careers in each pathway.

RELATED RESOURCES

For more information regarding Washington State High School graduation requirements: http://www.k12.wa.us/ communications/GradReq.aspx

Tech Prep Database

Washington State Outlook Site

WorkSource Washington

Apprenticeship Programs

Washington Workforce Explorer

Workforce Board's "Where are you going?"

WOIS/The Career Information System Resources Page

America's Career Onestop

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Washington State Eligible Training Provider List

Onet Online System

Access Washington: Job Training

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