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creative economy: music, art, film, videogame development
Are you an imaginative person who is passionate about artistic expression and creation? Our community offers various opportunities to grow your artistic skillset:
Wages
| Job Title | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
|
Audio and Video (AV) Technician
|
$28.89 | $60,100 |
|
Broadcast Technician (includes Audio/ Production Engineer) |
$28.56 | $59,400 |
|
Programmer / Developer |
$33.03 | $68,700 |
|
Web Developer / Designer |
$32.31 | $67,200 |
Resources
Athens Community Career Academy
A/V Technology & Film program
Targeted to: Clarke County School District students, grades 10-12.
Skills offered: Audio & video technology and film, including equipment use, script writing, production, editing, and programming.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbuMbzx2Olg&t=8s
Athens Technical College
Emerging Technologies Program
Targeted to: People with high school diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training in new technologies including microprocessing, robotics, advanced programming, cybersecurity, and video game design.
University of Georgia
Lamar Dodd School of Art
Targeted to: People with high school diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Art, design, visual culture and new technologies.
Athens-Clarke County High School Completion Initiative
MEU Radio Athens program
Targeted to: People ages 14-25 affected by poverty.
Skills offered: Training in the field of mass communication, digital broadcast media, and audio production.
University of Georgia
Music Business Program
Targeted to: University of Georgia undergraduate students.
Skills offered: Preparation for music industry careers; including training in coordinating and marketing events, producing content, managing artists, and operating labels.
University of Georgia
New Media Institute
Targeted to: University of Georgia students.
Skills offered: Training in interactive digital media.
