Arts &
Communication
Do You Love the Arts?
Why Choose Arts & Communication as a Career?
Do you enjoy expressing yourself through creative ideas, telling stories, or designing meaningful messages? A career in Arts and Communication might be perfect for you!
This career path focuses on sharing ideas and emotions through various forms of art, media, and design.
Whether you're passionate about painting, filmmaking, graphic design, writing, or public speaking, you'll find countless opportunities to explore your creativity and make an impact.
Keep scrolling to how to start working on your dreams today!
Practice makes perfect but sharing makes a difference! Don't let your talent go to waste and show the world why your work belongs in the museums, on television, etc.
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Practice makes perfect! Make sure to take everything you learned and do more research and practice on your craft.
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Try to take classes in the arts like theatre, wed development, chorus, yearbook and much more! Make sure you see what Carolina High has to offer!
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Where to Start
Carolina High, Greenville County, and Greenville County Schools has resources and programs for you to succeed in your career. Here are some options you can dive in now during your high school career to see if a career in Arts and Communication is right for you!
Here are some programs from Carolina High School and Greenville County that will be AWESOME for your resume!
Track to Excellence
Work-based program for Carolina students to learn graphic/web design and marketing techniques. With summer internships available.
Yearbook
The yearbook is a special book filled with photos, memories, and highlights from the school year, capturing all the moments you’ll want to remember.
National Art Honor Society
Organization that recognizes outstanding visual arts students and promotes artistic excellence, leadership, and service.
Why Choose This Path?
People that choose Arts and Communication as a career have the freedom to be creative, have the opportunity to work in various industries such as: education, entertainment, tech, advertising, and more!
MIC CHECK! How Much Will I Make?
The number one question people have when picking a career or searching for a new job, HOW MUCH IS THE PAY!?!?
Take a look at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' average salary and job growth for different careers in Media, Arts, and Communication!
Course & Program Directory for
Art & Communication
Description: Explore the concepts of advertising, planning strategies, communication skills, and professional development along with budget development, media selection, design, etc.
Prerequisite: Complete Marketing course.
Credit Worth: 1
Career(s): Marketing Coordinator or Director, Advertising, Graphic Design, Business Management
Description: This introductory course provides students with problem solving experiences in two and three-dimensional media, stressing design elements and principles.
Credit Worth: 1
Career(s): Illustrator, Art Teacher, Art Director, Fashion Designer.
Description: Provides two and three-dimensional design experiences and application. Drawing from observation and developing technical competency are emphasized. Periodic class critiques and the maintenance of a sketchbook and portfolio are required.
Prerequisite: Art 1
Credit Worth: 1
Career(s): Cake Decorator, Illustrator, Graphic Designer.
Description: Advanced-level course for in-depth approach to solving two and three-dimensional problems. Emphasis is on the individual development of craftsmanship, personal expression, and other techniques. Students will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and produce a wider range of more difficult and complex material.
Prerequisite: Art 2 and Instructor approval
Credit Worth: 1
Career(s): Illustrator, Art Therapists, Painter, Sculptor, Arts Administrator, Fine Artist
Description: An introduction to the art of photographic image making, both traditional and digital. Students will learn printing, terminology, and more!
Credit Worth: 1
Career(s): Web Designer, Photographer, Marketing Coordinator or Manager.
Description: Students develop vocal technique, music theory knowledge, and performance skills through group singing. Members perform at concerts, competitions, and community events, building teamwork and artistic expression.
Credit Worth: 1
Career(s): Music Therapist, Singer, Music Teacher, Vocal Coach
Description: Students interested in written and multimedia expression. Studying forms of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and multimedia technology. Students create their own portfolios. Course may culminate in the publication of a school-wide literary magazine. Does NOT take place of any required English courses.
Credit Worth: 1
Career(s): Author, Poet, Public Relations, Social Media Manager
Description: Students enrolled in this program earn two high school credits each semester and can earn a combined total of eight credits upon completing the two-year program. Credits earned will count as electives needed for the SC high school graduation requirements. One of the credits earned may fulfill the CATE/Foreign Language requirement for SC high school graduation.
School(s): Enoree Career Center
Career(s): Chef, Pastry Chef, Baker, Food Stylist
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Description: Introduction to computer software and skills used in business of the arts for visual arts students.
Credit Worth: 1
Career(s): Graphic/Web Designer
Description: Graphic communication is an umbrella term that encompasses a range of skills, including art, design, technology, and business. Graphic communication involves using computer software programs to design, create, or layout artwork for print and digital media.
Credit Worth: Enoree Career Center Degree/Certification (Click picture to
Career(s): Graphic/Web Designer, Press Operator, Photographer
Description: Students learn to play wind, brass, and percussion instruments, developing musical technique, reading skills, and ensemble performance abilities. Students perform in concerts, competitions, and community events, building teamwork and discipline.
Credit Worth: 1
Career(s): Music Therapist, Musician, Band Director, Sound Engineer.
Description: Initial exposure to newspaper and yearbook production skills and to journalistic theory and history. Students will learn journalistic principals, writing skills, and techniques. This course does NOT replace any required English courses.
Credit Worth: 1
Career(s): Journalist, Reporter, News Anchor, Public Relations, Social Media Manager
Description: Explore marketing concepts and examines the economic, marketing, and business fundamentals, in addition to the marketing functions of selling, promotion, and distribution. This course should be taken before the specialized courses like Advertising.
Credit Worth: 1
Career(s): Marketing Coordinator or Director, Advertising, Graphic Design, Business Management
Description: Explores different musical styles, genres, and historical periods, helping students understand the cultural and emotional impact of music. Students learn to listen critically, analyze music, and connect it to history and society.
Credit Worth: 1
Career(s): Music Teacher, Music Historian, Composer, Radio or Podcast Host
Description: Students learn the technical and artistic skills of capturing and editing images, exploring composition, lighting, and visual storytelling. Students develop a creative eye and hands-on experience with cameras and editing software.
Credit Worth: 1
Career(s): Photographer, Photojournalist, Graphic Designer, Art Director, Multimedia Artist
Description: To develop basic skills and techniques of set design, acting, and directing and will participate in all aspects of production. Students may be required to attend plays.
Credit Worth: 1
Career(s): Acting, Directing, Stage Management
Description: Studying the history of theater and to participate in discussions and performances representative of various periods and styles of theater.
Credit Worth: 1
Career(s): Acting, Directing Writing, Stage Management, Lighting and/or Sound Design
Description: Includes staff organization, ad sales and business management, feature writing, layout and design, photography, and the publication process.
Prerequisite: Must take Journalism 1 and/or have an instructor's approval.
Credit Worth: 1
Career(s): Publications, Photography, Journalism, Newspaper or Magazine Editor
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