12.1 To develop a list of career development opportunities related to the fields of photography and graphic arts.
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Students may list the many different career development opportunities in the professional, semi-professional, and skilled trade areas related to the fields of photography and graphic arts. They should begin by listing the jobs and occupations all of the guest speakers who have made presentations throughout the course, then list the jobs and occupations of workers within the field of photography in the community. Students are encouraged to use a variety of sources of information such as guidance counselors, career software packages, personal interviews, and websites. Examples may include: Commercial photographer
- Portrait photographer
- Retail sales
- Photo-Lab technician
- Medical photography
- Art photography
- Commercial artist
- Sign maker
- Website developer
- Commercial artist
- Animation
- Outdoor advertising (billboard)
- Product packaging
- Magazine advertisements
- Logos and emblems
- Television (promotions and commercials)
- Movies (special effects)
- Video production
- Interactive media (CDs and DVDs)
- Video games
- Computer technology
- Educational instruction
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12.2 To identify personal skills and interests that may lead to career exploration.
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Ask each student to create an inventory of favorite activities and interests. Have students examine their lists to determine how these activities and interests might be job related. This task of creating an interest inventory may be done using one of a variety of computer program software packages. Once students have determined an area of interest related to photography or graphic arts, they should research the related occupations using resources available in the library, in the community or on the Internet. (PSVS)
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12.3 To determine skills and interests that would enhance career development choices. (CCT)
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Using the list created, students may select two choices of possible jobs or occupations for further research. Investigate the occupational choices including: the description of work duties; what personal qualities an individual must possess to succeed in the occupation; process to become certified within the occupation; length of education and training; school locations; cost of education and up-grading; trends within the occupation; the best and worst parts of the job; beginning salary, and opportunities for advancement.
If a work study will be done, the student may investigate career links within the community for possible work study placement. The student may interview the professional/tradesperson within the community as part of the career research.
Refer to Appendix C, Career Research Interview Questions.
Students may do class presentations, if time permits.
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