C AREER R ESEARCH By Jocelyn Evert 5 th Hour

M Y C AREERS / C LUSTER Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication Writer / Author Craft Artist Fine Artist

W RITERS AND A UTHORS Description - Use imagination to create original stories or other works of writing. Tasks - Create and design plots, characters, settings, and solutions. Interests - Working on computers to compose works of literature. Education - Bachelors degree including English and typing classes. Knowledge - Knowledge of what readers like and dislike. Skills – Must be able to type. Nature of Work – Create original content for books or advertisements etc… Conditions – Works at home or in an office or wherever there is access to a computer, full time, self-employed. Outlook – 6% (Slower than average) Earnings - $55,420 per year $26.64 per hour

C RAFT A RTISTS Descriptions - Use different techniques (welding, needlework, weaving, etc…) to create something new. Tasks - Designing new objects and developing ideas for a new object and create it. Interests - Realistic- frequently involve work activities- usually hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with real-world materials like wood, plants or animals. Artistic-work with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without rules or directions. Education - High School Diploma, apprenticeship Knowledge - Knowledge of administration, business practices, and design techniques and tools. Nature of Work – Create works of art using different mediums for sale or exhibition Working Conditions – Self employed and usually has another job Outlook – 5% (Slower than average) Earnings $43,470 per year $20.90 per hour-

F INE A RTISTS Descriptions - Use different techniques (welding, needlework, weaving, etc…) to create something new. Tasks - Designing new objects and developing ideas for a new object and create it. Interests - Realistic- frequently involve work activities- usually hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with real-world materials like wood, plants or animals. Artistic-work with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without rules or directions. Education - High School Diploma, apprenticeship Knowledge - Knowledge of administration, business practices, and design techniques and tools. Nature of Work – Create works of art using different mediums for sale or exhibition Working Conditions – Self employed and usually has another job Outlook – 5% (Slower than average) Earnings $43,470 per year $20.90 per hour-

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