ARTS & COMMUNICATION: COMMUNICATION / JOURNALISM
Do you enjoy writing or speaking, especially about informative topics?  Do you like to organize ideas or information in logical arrangements?  Can you research?  Can you work with indefinite deadlines?  If you response to these questions is positive, then this may be the ideal pathway for you. Description:
Careers in this pathway are involved with informing other through writing, reporting, and representing other means of information dissemination.  The major goal of Language Arts and its electives is communication.
Career Opportunities by Educational Level:
High School Diploma / On-the-Job Training   Junior / Technical / Community College or Apprenticeship Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree / Doctorate
Advertising Intern
Author
Circulation Assistant
Editor's Assistant
Newspaper Intern
Public Relations Intern
Radio Intern
TV News Intern
Graphic Arts Assistant		 Author
Illustrator
Layout Designer
Photojournalist
Printer
Proofreader
Technical Writer
Film Maker		 Advertising Designer
Advertising Director
Advertising Salesperson
Author
Book Publisher
Columnist
Copy Editor
Editor
Editorial Writer
Feature Writer
Journalism Teacher
Layout Editor
Magazine Editor
Magazine Writer
Multimedia Specialist
Newspaper Editor
Newspaper Reporter
Newspaper / Yearbook Sponsor
Public Relations Practitioner
Press Agent
Promotions Coordinator
Public Relations Officer
Sports Reporter / Writer
Publicist
Publisher
Speech Writer
Technical Writer
TV Reporter
Community Activities College Majors School Activities (varies by campus)
Author
Cable TV Writer
Campaigner
Law Office Intern
Library Volunteer
Newsletter Editor
Newspaper Intern
Promotions Coordinator
Publicity Chairperson
Tutor
Writer		 Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Classics
Commercial Art & Illustration
Communication
Creative Writing
English
Film Making / Cinematography
Film / Cinema Studies
Fine / Studio Arts
Humanities
Journalism
Mass Communications
Political Science
Public Relations		 Academic Decathlon Team
Communications Activities
Debate Team
Essay Contests
Literary Magazine
Newspaper Staff
Peer Tutor
Photo Contests
School Campaigns
UIL Speech Contests
Student Government
UIL Ready Writing Competition
UIL Journalism Competition
Yearbook Staff
Career & Technology Education
Leadership Organizations
Mentorships in the Communication Field

 
Related High School Courses
(In addition to the required courses)

The following courses will support your interest in this career path.
 

  • Emphasis for selection of electives should correlate to chosen educational field.
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    Journalism
    Advanced Journalism: Yearbook Production
    Advanced Journalism: Newspaper Production
    Advanced Journalism: Literary Magazine
    Photojournalism
    Creative & Imaginative Writing
    Communication Applications
    Oral Interpretations
    Debate
    The Horror
    Science Fiction / Fantasy
    Psychology
    Sociology     		Peer Assistance Leadership I/ II
    Keyboarding
    Broadcast Journalism
    Web Mastering
    Audio Visual Media
    Business Image Management Multimedia
    Digital Graphics and Animation
    Multimedia
    Electronic Media
    Theatre Production
    Analysis of Visual Media
    Independent Study Mentorship