Multimedia Arts

Careers in the multimedia arts cluster focuses on designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Artists, designers, writers, technicians, and others produce the music, movies, books, sculpture, dance, television broadcasts, and video games that provide the entertainment and enrichment that contribute to our culture and enjoyment.

Audio and Video Technicians

Average Salary: $47,920

Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.

Film and Video Editors

Average Salary: $67,250

Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

Art Directors

Average Salary: $97,270

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.

Industry Recognized Certificates/Credentials, Employability Skills, and Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Applications

Industry Recognized Certificates/Credentials

Students have the potential to earn an industry recognized certificates and credentials through their experiences in our CTE programs. The following certificates and credentials could include the following:

Adobe Certified Professional
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Animate

Employability Skills

While enrolled in the Multimedia Arts program, students will be expected to work on various employability skills that could be related to the industry recognized certificate/credentials listed above. See some examples of how students will work on these skills below :

Creativity and Innovation
Creativity is at the heart of multimedia arts. Graphic designers, for instance, need to come up with innovative and visually appealing concepts for various projects, such as branding, advertising, or web design. They use their creativity to design unique logos, brochures, and websites that capture the attention of the target audience and convey the intended message effectively.
Technical Proficiency
Proficiency with multimedia tools and software is essential in this field. Animators, for example, must be skilled in using software like Adobe After Effects or 3D modeling software to create animations and special effects for movies or video games. Technical proficiency allows multimedia artists to bring their creative visions to life and produce high-quality work.
Communication and Collaboration
Multimedia projects often involve collaboration with other professionals, such as writers, video editors, or web developers. Multimedia artists need strong communication and collaboration skills to convey their ideas and work effectively within a team. For instance, a multimedia art director needs to communicate the vision and goals of a project to the team, ensuring that everyone is on the same page and contributing to the project's success.

CTSO Applications

Students who enroll in a course within the Multimedia Arts program have the opportunity to engage in in a CTSO. Below are some potential applications to a CTSO that student could be involved when participating in this CTE program;

SkillsUSA: 3-D Visualization and Animation
This contest utilizes both written and practical exercises to evaluate the contestants’ abilities and knowledge of the field. Students create a 3-D production environment that fits the given time, resource and design constraints.

SkillsUSA: Audio/Radio Production
This contest utilizes both written and practical exercises to evaluate the contestants’ abilities and knowledge of the field. Students produce a five-minute radio production such as a PSA or news story/interview.

SkillsUSA: Television (Video) Production
Participants take a test, which concentrates on aspects of coding, to qualify for the semifinal round of competition. Students plan and shoot a video on location to convey the theme of the event.