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Steps in the Creative Process

Have you ever thought "I wish I was more creative?" Creativity is the ability to create new ideas. Professionals in the Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications field use the creative process. This process helps them to develop their ideas into works of art or final products. In this interactivity, learn each of the steps of the creative process by clicking on the title of the step. Click the player button to begin.

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Growth of Global Communication

From the printing press to the internet, global communication has evolved. Over the last five years, the global communications network has doubled in size. It continues to grow. View this video, The Growth of Global Communication, from eMediaVA℠, to learn about the history of global communications. Click the player button to begin.

Workplace Skills for Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Careers

For those in the Arts fields, important workplace skills include Creativity and Innovation. This means employing originality, inventiveness, and resourcefulness in the workplace. Whether alone or in a team, it is up to an artist to express creativity and move the creative process forward. For those in the A/V Technology and Communications fields, it is important to work with different tools. Job-Specific Technologies means knowing how to select and safely use industry-specific technologies, tools, and machines to complete job tasks effectively. For lighting, audio, video, and graphics projects, professionals must make sure that they are using the appropriate tools for the job.

Career Connection: Annie on Broadway - What Does a Producer Do?

Take a moment to learn about Producer Arielle Tepper Madover. She is a woman employed in the Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Career Cluster. In this eMediaVA℠ video, you will discover the many ways this producer manages what people see in the theater. Madover also explains how she chooses which plays to produce. She wants to find ways to inspire audiences. Click the player button to begin.

Career Connection: Annie on Broadway - What Does a Choreographer Do?

Next, view the video Annie on Broadway: What Does a Choreographer Do? from eMediaVA℠. You will explore the many ways choreographers set the imagination free and bring plays to life through music and dance. Click the player button to begin.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Pathways

The Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Career Cluster has six different career pathways. In this interactivity, learn about each of these pathways. You will explore descriptions, sample job titles, salaries, and required education. Click the player button to begin.

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Virginia Department of Education's Career Planning Guide

Do you want to learn more about the six pathways in the Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Career Cluster? Visit the Virginia Department of Education's Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Career Planning Guide to explore these pathways and careers in more detail.