"The arts are all about self-expression, but unless you refine the techniques you need to get your message to your audience, you might as well be talking to yourself. That’s why the South Carolina Arts, AV Technology, and Communications career cluster focuses both on the act of creation and on the technologies that make artistic creation and communication possible. Whether you prefer crafting the message or delivering it, plenty of satisfying jobs in the arts exist in South Carolina."
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What is a Makeup Artist? The Makeup Artist applies makeup, hair and wigs to the performers that appear on stage. Understanding how to mix colors and different types of makeup are essential to altering...
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What is a Lighting Designer? The lighting designer arranges the stage lighting that illuminates the actors and creates the mood for a scene. An understanding of how light travels, reflects and absorbs...
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The makeup and prosthetics supervisor, Kathy Waszkelewicz, from the Disney's Beauty and the Beast U.S. National Tour shares some of the prosthetics used in the show.
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast U.S. National Tour Disney’s Beauty and the Beast began as an animated film. Expanding the movie into a musical stage production was not easy, but talented theater...
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The wardrobe supervisor, Roberta Souder Langhofer, from the Disney's Beauty and the Beast U.S. National Tour shares some of the show's props.
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What is a Theater President? The theater president is responsible for managing the theater staff and operations. The ability to evaluate and appreciate the performing arts is important to make...
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What is a Playwright? The playwright writes the play that the actors perform on the stage. Strong language skills are essential to communicate ideas and thoughts into a dramatic script that tells a...
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Artist Jim Harrison reflects on his career path--his early apprenticeship, learning the art of lettering and sign painting, his career as a football coach, and now a painter. He discusses the...
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Artist/Educator, Mac Arthur Goodwin, describes his early career as a teacher and coach, his advancement to the State Department of Education, and his role on the national level as an advocate for...
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Forensic Artist, Deborah Goff, describes various aspects of her work and provides insight into the events that shaped her life, her education, and her career path.
