Arts. A/V Technology & Communications
This career path includes as varied roles as operating a television camera to designing and drawing cartoons. Dancing, acting and performing music are examples of performing arts, while painting, drawing and producing are examples of the visual arts. The communications field encompasses everything from writing news reportings to designing Web pages.
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Media General News Service
Published: June 16, 2008
Employment for writers and editors is expected to grow at an average rate through 2014, but the field is competitive.
The increasing number of online publications is spurring demand for editors and writers, especially those with online experience.
Jobs for dancers, choreographers, producers, directors, and actors are expected to increase at an average rate, but competition is fierce and pay is often low for many performing artists. Employment for artists is expected to grow about as fast as average, but competition will be stiff for both salaried and freelance artists.