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Visual Arts and Communication Studies
This area thrives on creative communication. Going beyond the basics of art to explore all areas of media from painting to sculpture; advertising design to animation; broadcast TV to film, these students build confidence while learning to combine imagination, heart, and business savvy. Those who have a calling to be creative, yearn to express themselves, or love using new technologies are successful in Visual Arts and Communication.


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Possible Career Opportunities:

Occupation Ave Wage Education
Photographic Process worker  $17,584 Moderate-term on-the-job training
Photographer $25,895 Long-term on-the-job training
Camera operator, TV, Video, Motion Pic.  $26,726 Moderate-term on-the-job training
Broadcast technician $28,124 Associate's degree
Audio and Video Equipment Technician $29,474 Long-term on-the-job training
Printing Machine Operator  $30,562 Moderate-term on-the-job training
Desktop Publisher $32,699 Certification
Fine Artist- painter, sculptor, illustrator  $38,601 Long-term on-the-job training
Graphic Designer $41,256 Bachelor's degree
Multimedia Artist and Animator  $43,490 Bachelor's degree
Sound Engineering Technician $44,600 Certification
Public Relations Specialist $49,302 Bachelor's degree
Art Director $67,086 Bachelor's plus experience

Source: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
Note: This chart is a sampling of careers in the this specialization, not recommendations from TWC or any other agency or organization. Always do thorough research and consult with your parents/guardians before making a career choice.


 
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