Arts, Communications, & Information Systems
Are you good with computers? Do you like to communicate things or tell a story?Consider a career in Arts, Communications, and Information Systems?"Think Different." Perhaps the most memorable slogan from one of the world's greatest companies, Apple. They not only revolutionized the personal computer but also helped change the way companies market themselves and created an entire graphic design industry. The world of Arts, Communications, and Information Systems is about creativity, expression, story-telling, and communicating ideas, sights, sound, news, and products to different audiences. Artists have been telling stories for centuries through the stage, through music, and through paintings. Today that includes not only television and radio, and the internet has given us Spotify, Netflix, and YouTube, all opening up new career opportunities. The world of computers has revolutionized all industries. Whether in the classroom, in your homes, or in business, the demand for workers that create and support computers, networks, and computer programming continues to explode. |
Programming and Software Development
Computer programmers and software developers create the programs that we use every day, including video games, apps on our phones, and technology that connects our homes. The demand for workers with programming skills has never been greater and will continue as traditional industries like manufacturing and transportation move into the computerized and automated world.
Jobs in Demand:
- App Developer
- Computer Programmer
- Software Developer
- Software Quality Assurance Engineer
- Video Game Designer
- Web Developer
Next Ten Years
- 17.2% Job Growth
- 4,447 New Job Openings
- Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
| Experience Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $45,538 |
| Average | $70,828 |
| Experienced | $104,598 |
| Source: WORKnet Wisconsin | |
Information Support and Network Administration
Technology demands infrastructure and support to keep computers running. Whether large networks or data centers that need network administrators and cloud technicians or smaller businesses that need local computer and technical support, people with the skills to maintain computer systems are in high demand.
Jobs In Demand:
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Computer System Engineer
- Computer User Support Specialist
- Database Administrator
- Information Security Analyst
- Network Administrator
Next Ten Years
- 11.2% Job Growth
- 4,776 New Job Openings
- Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
| Experience Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $43,480 |
| Average | $69,648 |
| Experienced | $102,903 |
| Source: WORKnet Wisconsin | |
Arts, Audio/Visual Technology and Communications
This career field includes performing as an actor in the theater or in a movie or commercial, or perhaps as a singer, musician, or dancer. Set designers, camera operators, and soundboard technicians work behind the scenes to make a performance successful. Artists, graphic designers, and photographers use their skills to create art we see in galleries, or for commercial use in advertising and marketing.
Jobs in Demand:
- Actor
- A/V Equipment Technician
- Camera Operator
- Dancer
- Graphic Designer
- Musician and Singer
- Photographer
- Reporter
- Set Designer
Next Ten Years
- 7.3% Job Growth
- 2,921 New Job Openings
- Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
| Experience Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $26,790 |
| Average | $45,554 |
| Experienced | $78,380 |
| Source: WORKnet Wisconsin | |
Pathway Specific Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Department | Pathway | Prerequisite | Suggested Grade Level(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6942 | 21st Century Literacy | English | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 1684 | Acting, Directing, and Playwriting | Theatre | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Introduction to Theatre, #1628 or consent of instructor | 10, 11, 12 |
| 1699 | Advanced Acting and Directing | Theatre | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | ting, Directing and Playwriting | 11, 12 |
| 1113 | Advanced Ceramics, Metals and Fibers | Art | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Ceramics, Metals, and Fibers | 10, 11, 12 |
| 1103 | Advanced Drawing, Painting, Printmaking | Art | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Drawing, Painting, Printmaking | 10, 11, 12 |
| 1122 | Advanced Graphic Design | Art | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Graphic Design/Illustration | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| 1155 | Advanced Photography | Art | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Photography | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| 1673 | Advanced Playwriting | Theatre | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Acting, Directing and Playwriting | 11, 12 |
| 1223 | Advancements in Web Design and Development | Business and Information Technology | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Web Development 1 | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| 1738 | Algebra 2 | Mathematics | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Geometry (Recommended grade of C or above in Algebra 1 & Geometry) | 10, 11, 12 |
| 2141 | AP Psychology | Social Studies | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 10, 11, 12 | |
| 1127 | Art History | Art | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 10, 11, 12 | |
| 6970 | Beginning and Secondary Band/Orchestra | Music | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 1854 | Black Band | Music | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Participation in BLACK BAND is only by audition only for any grade | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| 1826 | Cantabile Choir | Music | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Students must be an alto or soprano to enroll in Cantabile Choir | 10, 11, 12 |
| 1126 | Ceramics, Metals, and Fibers | Art | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Exploring Art | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| 1877 | Chamber Choir | Music | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | One year of High School Choir | 10, 11, 12 |
| 1879 | Concert Choir | Music | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Membership in the various groups is determined by grade level in school, vocal tryouts, voice range, and/or music department recommendations | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| 1107 | Drawing, Painting, Printmaking | Art | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Exploring Art | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| 1114 | Exploring Art | Art | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 6976 | Figure Drawing | Art | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Exploring Art | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| 1701 | Film Studies | English | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 11, 12 | |
| 1117 | Graphic Design/Illustration | Art | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 1674 | Great Plays | English | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 10, 11, 12 | |
| 1124 | Ind. Adv. Graphic Design | Art | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Advanced Graphic Design | 10, 11, 12 |
| 1148 | Independent Advanced 2D Art | Art | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Advanced Drawing, Painting, Printmaking | 10, 11, 12 |
| 1147 | Independent Advanced 3D Art | Art | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Advanced Ceramics, Metals and Fibers | 10, 11, 12 |
| 1131 | Independent Advanced Photography | Art | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Advanced Photography | 10, 11, 12 |
| 1226 | Introduction to Computer Science | Business and Information Technology | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 2146 | Introduction to Sociology | Social Studies | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 11, 12 | |
| 1628 | Introduction to Theatre Performance and Production | Theatre | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 1857 | Jazz Ensemble | Music | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Registration in White, Red, or Black Band or Orchestra is required. Student must play a traditional jazz instrument. | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| 1609 | Journalism | English | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | English 10 | 11, 12 |
| 1276 | Microsoft Office Essentials | Business and Information Technology | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 1622 | Music as Literature | English | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | English 10 | 11, 12 |
| 6972 | Music Theory | Music | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Music ensemble instruction or previous private music lessons | 10, 11, 12 |
| 1615 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | English | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 10, 11, 12 | |
| 1120 | Photography | Art | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 1200 | Programming Introduction | Business and Information Technology | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Web Development 1 | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| 1672 | Public Speaking | English | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 10, 11, 12 | |
| 1852 | Red Band | Music | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | White Band | 10, 11, 12 |
| 1865 | Red Orchestra | Music | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 11th or 12th grade student with previous orchestra experience | 11, 12 |
| 1621 | Sports Literature | English | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | English 10 | 11, 12 |
| 1228 | Web Development 1 | Business and Information Technology | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 1229 | Web Development 2 | Business and Information Technology | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Web Development 1, Advancements in Web Design & Programing Introduction | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| 1810 | White Band | Music | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Students must be in 9th grade to register for this class. Students should have previous band experience. | 9 |
| 1834 | White Orchestra | Music | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | Previous experience in orchestra | 9, 10 |
| 9824(S1) 9825 (S2) | Work Experience (1 Period) | Work-Based Learning/Miscellaneous | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 11, 12 | |
| 9826 (S1)/ 9827 (S2) | Work Experience (2 Periods) | Work-Based Learning/Miscellaneous | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 11, 12 | |
| 9828 (S1)/ 9829 (S2) | Work Experience (3 Periods) | Work-Based Learning/Miscellaneous | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 11, 12 | |
| 1666 | Written Communication | English | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 10, 11, 12 | |
| 1616 | Yearbook | Art | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| Youth Apprenticeship | Work-Based Learning/Miscellaneous | Arts, Communications, & Information Systems | 11, 12 |