Production Arts

Careers in production arts combine artistic talent with technical skills in areas such as TV/film, photography, visual communications, set design, lighting, sound engineering. As technology evolves, careers in production arts increasingly incorporate advanced digital tools and techniques, offering dynamic opportunities in both traditional and digital formats. - OSPI Career Cluster Pathway Info PDF

Career Pathway images created by Talley High School students.

Pathway courses

Ceramics A, B
Digital Sound Production A, B
Metal Design A, B
Photography A, B
Video Game Design A, B
Video Production Foundations, Production
Visual Communications Foundations, Digital Design, Production

Beyond the classroom

These courses may visit worksites featuring graphic design and production art, welcome artists as guest speaker, participate in service projects for the local school and professional community and participate in after school art clubs.

after high school

WORKFORCE. Photographer ($41,000), Fine Arts ($53,000),

MILITARY. A/V Broadcast Technician ($37,000), Photographer/Videographer ($49,000), Broadcast Journalist ($74,000), Graphic Designer/Desktop Publisher ($62,000)

APPRENTICESHIP/CERTIFICATE. A/V Technician ($74,000), Desktop Publisher ($55,000), Film/Video Editor ($81,000), Print Press Operator ($47,000), Prepress Technician ($50,000)

2-YEAR DEGREE. Fine Artist ($82,000), Makeup Artist ($130,000), Media Communications ($94,000)

4-YEAR DEGREE. Film / Video Editor ($65,000), Camera Operator ($65,000), Art Director ($107,000), Graphic Designer ($73,000), Set Designer ($77,000)

GRADUATE DEGREE.

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Program of Study

Graduation credits

CTE
Electives
Fine Arts

Credentials

Microsoft Office Fundamentals
Adobe Suite

College credit

CTE Dual Credit

Note

This pathway encompasses multiple career goals. Students are not expected to take all courses, but should take all in a series (eg - A & B) of interested topic(s).

Work-Based Learning

Work-Based Learning provides students opportunities in real-world work experiences. For Talley High School Visual Communications students, that means students designing graphics, producing products, and managing the print house projects for their school, district, and community. Place an order for student work now!