Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Individuals pursuing a career in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications cluster are offered two different avenues of concentration. Careers in the Performing Arts, Visual Arts or certain aspects of Journalism, Broadcasting and Film require courses and activities that challenge students' creative talents, while careers in Audio-Video Communications Technology, Telecommunications or Printing Technology require strong backgrounds in computer and electronic-based technology and a solid foundation in math and science. In addition, the creative aspects of this cluster are rapidly merging with the technological, making it even more challenging.
The State of Illinois has not formally released the Knowledge and Skill Statements in the Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Cluster and its associated pathways. If your local program area wishes to pursue the development and implementation of a Program of Study in this area, please refer to the knowledge and skills that have been developed nationally by visiting the Career Clusters website at www.careerclusters.org and select the "16 Career Clusters" tab to review knowledge and skills developed in this area at this time. As soon as the state has formally reviewed the knowledge and skills within this cluster and associated pathways, documentation will be posted for local areas to begin using for their program development.