Arts, Audio-Visual Technology & Communications

Education Director: Danika Woods

Career Cluster Information

Programs in the Arts, Audio-Visual Technology and Communications cluster focus on creativity, writing, design, and entertainment arts and performance. This cluster includes careers in:

  • Journalism & Broadcasting | A/V Technicians, Broadcast Announcers & Radio Disc Jockeys, Film & Video Editors, Lighting Technicians, Sound Engineering Technicians, Broadcast Technicians, Writers & Authors, Camera Operations – TV, Video & Film, News Reporters, Analysts and Journalists, etc.
  • Performing Arts | Actors, Dancers, Choreographers, Musicians & Singers, Music Directors, Makeup Artists – Theatrical & Performance, Producers & Directors, Entertainers & Performers, Talent Directors, etc.
  • Printing Technology | Desktop Publishers, Prepress Technicians & Workers, Print Binding & Finishing Workers, Printing Press Operators, Proof Readers & Copy Markers, etc.
  • Telecommunications | TeleComm Equipment Installers, TeleComm Line Installers, etc.
  • Visual Arts | Graphic Designers, Artists & Related Workers, Commercial & Industrial Designers, Fashion Designers, Craft Artists, Floral Designers, Fine Artists, Set & Exhibit Designers, etc.

Program areas in this cluster within the Wisconsin Technical College System include:

  • Animation
  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Design
  • Marketing Communications
  • Photography
  • Printing and Publishing
  • Technical Communications
  • Telecasting
  • Visual Communications