1. Career Field Technology Heckler & Spurr

2.  Web Developer- Blake  Game Designer- Blake  Computer Tech/Repair- Heckler  Program Designer- Heckler  Computer Aided Design

3.  Job Description  A Web Developer is a Software Engineer that develops applications specifically for the world wide web. The applications generally utilize a server and a client (web browser).Software Engineer

4. Duties of Job Develop new web applications Create intranet services for individual companies Maintain current web applications Develop external web portals Create and build interactive sites http://www.microsoft.com/learning/student-career/en/us/jobs/web-dev.aspx#skills-experience http://www.cfdynamics.com/cfdynamics/Jobs/Web-Developer-Job-description.cfm

5. Different types of Web Developer Jobs  Animation  Publishing  Programming  Writers and editors

6. Skills required- General Work independently meet deadlines Communication- oral and written Organized Detail oriented Self-motivated typing

7. Skills required- Specific Programming languages- HTML, XML, ADO.NET, JavaScript, Jscript, IIS, ECMAScript CCS- cascading style sheets Web Security languages Running Queries Web Architecture Knowledge of the mechanical computer

8. Education  Typically 4-year college earning a BS in Computer Science ◦ Focus on Design- Minor in visual arts ◦ Computer applications- HTML and Dreamweaver  Possible to get job without BS, but takes a lot of experience and a great portfolio  Need to take certification exams based on which programming language used

9. Work Environment  Offices and computers service centers Job Outlook  Great, but there is a lot of competition Pay  $50,000 to $70,000 a year

10. Description of Job  There are several different positions in video game design ◦ Designer ◦ Artist/Animator ◦ Sound designer ◦ Programmer

11.  Designer- creates detailed game designs- The creative force of video games ◦ Plot, rules, flow charts, sound effects  Artist/Animator- do the art for the game ◦ Character animator, background animator  Sound designer- adds audio to the game ◦ Composers, weapons sounds, editing  Programmer- writes the code that makes the game work ◦ Software engines, controls characters, etc

12. Skills Required  Communication- verbal and written  Able to work with others  Self-motivated  Organization  Able to see things at different levels  Understanding of process  Art background  History or literature background  Understanding of the natural world

13. Educational Requirements  Designer ◦ Bachelors in Art, English, History, Computer science or other related field  Artist/Animator ◦ Aptitude for fine art, geometry, and human anatomy  Sound designer ◦ Bachelors in Music  Programmer ◦ Bachelors degree in Computer Science

14. Schools that offer degrees  Most colleges offer degrees in English, Art, History, computer science, etc. Schools that offer video game design degrees  The Art Institutes- Online  Full Sail University- Online  International Academy of Design and Technology

15. Work Environment  Large companies  Small companies  Cubicles  Open area workrooms

16. Job Outlook Great!!!

17. Salary Range  Designer ◦ $25,000- $75,000  Artist/Animator ◦ $50,000  Sound designer ◦ $45,000- $70,000  Programmer ◦ $60,000 -$80,000

18. Description of Job  Maintains the working conditions of all computer based equipment in a workplace

19. Duties of the Job  Repair and Maintain computers and servers  Building and configuring new hardware  Installing and updating software packages  Create and maintain network

20. Skills Required  Communication  Knowledge of programming languages  Understanding of physical aspects of computing  Knowledge of security systems  Fine motor skills  Math skills, electrical knowledge  soldering

21. Educational Requirements  High school tech classes  Vocational College  Associates degree- 2 year degree ◦ Technical institutes vocational college  On the job training ◦ BestBuy Certification  Computer Technology Industry Associations (CompTIA) certification exam

22. Environments  Anywhere a computer is

23. Job Outlook Great!!! Salary $38,000 a year

24. Description of the Job  Works directly with engineering team to generate two and three dimensional models and drawings using the AutoCAD software  AutoCAD- computer aided design and drafting software, which allows designers to create models and drawings

25. Duties of Job  The CAD operator is also known as the Drafter  Prepare technical drawings and plans for manufacturing and construction  Work with the team!!!

26. Skills Required  AutoCAD training  Communication  Attention to detail  Self motivated  Organized  Able to meet deadlines  Understanding of various construction fields

27. Education Requirements  Prior training in drafting ◦ I believe Mr. Ragland has a class that teaches technical design  Some vocational schools teach drafting/AutoCAD  Associates degree ◦ Community Colleges and Vocational Schools

28. Schools that offer AutoCAD training  ITT Technical Institute- Campus  Brown Mackie College- Campus  Westwood College- Online  IUPUI- Indiana- Campus  Ivy Tech- Indiana- Campus

29. Rod Smothers and Frank McCane will be coming to talk to the class. They are the Information Technology (IT) for the school district. Come up with 2 questions you can ask them tomorrow

30. Job Outlook  Great  We are always building something, everything we build has a design or schematic to follow Salaries  Average $39,000