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Career Clusters connect school work with the knowledge and skills needed for success in college and careers. Each Career Cluster identifies pathways from secondary school to two- and four-year colleges, graduate school, and the workplace. These videos will motivate students to work harder to achieve their career goals.

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 James Clyburn | Civil Rights in S.C.

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James Clyburn | Civil Rights in S.C.
Civil Rights Youth Media Summit: James Clyburn Interviewed by Juli Cross (A.C. Flora High School) and Kevin Baxter (Scott's Branch High School)
Eliza Lucas Pinckney | Legacy of Leadership Profile R. Roy Pearce | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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R. Roy Pearce | Legacy of Leadership Profile
R. Roy Pearce (1919-2004) Roy Pearce helped develop Pearce–Young–Angel, a food distribution business founded by his grandfather and father, into one of the largest businesses in South Carolina...
 Steven Gross

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Steven Gross
After a lot of hard work, the set for Dancing at Lughnasa is finally ready. Gross explains why he loves his craft.
 Career in Theater Set Design | Artopia

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Career in Theater Set Design | Artopia
Although it may seem difficult to make a career in theater, Gross explains there is a wide variety of opportunities available.
Mount Vernon | Project Discovery Revisited Horse Training Center | Project Discovery Revisited

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Horse Training Center | Project Discovery Revisited
In Project Discovery Revisited: A Horse Training Center, several aspects of horses are explored. On a visit to the riding stables, horseback riding lessons are explained as well as how to train the...
 James F. Byrnes | S.C. Hall of Fame

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James F. Byrnes | S.C. Hall of Fame
James Francis Byrnes (1882-1972) was born in Charleston and served in all three branches of the federal government. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1911–25) and in the Senate (1931–41)...
The Art of Taking a Picture | Artopia Cecil William's Studio Tour | Artopia

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Cecil William's Studio Tour | Artopia
Cecil Williams owns Cecil Williams Photography in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He explains how his profession has evolved over the years.
John A. Warren | Legacy of Leadership Profile William J. Murray, Jr. | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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William J. Murray, Jr. | Legacy of Leadership Profile
A profile of William Jacob Murray, Jr. William J. Murray (1888 – 1972) William J. Murray of Columbia helped guide a beleaguered McKesson & Robbins through the dark days of the late 1930s and early...
 Work Style | Artopia

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Work Style | Artopia
Christian von Howard talks about his work style when it comes to choreography. Von Howard uses athletic, aerial movement in his work influenced by a great variety of styles.
John A. Warren | Legacy of Leadership Profile Walter S. Montgomery | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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Walter S. Montgomery | Legacy of Leadership Profile
A profile of Walter Scott Montgomery. Walter S. Montgomery (1900 – 1996) Spartan Mills is one of the South Carolina textile industry's most highly regarded companies, and the high esteem in which it...
 Classical Training | Artopia

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Classical Training | Artopia
Von Howard explains the complex relationship between classical and modern dance styles and how he incorporates the difference influences.
John M. Rivers | Legacy of Leadership Profile Ben R. Morris | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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Ben R. Morris | Legacy of Leadership Profile
A profile of Ben Rankin Morris. Ben R. Morris (1922–2005) Ben Morris had spent 22 years working in textiles and textile machinery when he left Atlanta for Columbia in 1970 to enter the newspaper...
 Sculpture is Physical | Artopia

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Sculpture is Physical | Artopia
Winston Wingo explains how he begins his sculpture with a series of drawings. He then selects a drawing that he wants to bring into a three dimensional artform.
 Trustus Theater | Artopia

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Trustus Theater | Artopia
Visit a rehearsal of the 2004/2005 Trustus production of The Rocky Horror Show and meet director Randy Hanna and choreographer Anita Ashley. Trustus is a small professional theatre in Columbia, South...
Acting Outside In | Artopia Theater Rehearsal | Artopia

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Theater Rehearsal | Artopia
This video illustrates how the rehearsal process is translated into a final performance.
 Puppetmaking | Artopia

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Puppetmaking | Artopia
This video walks through the process of making a puppet on some tight time constraints.
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Sculptor Kristin Gudjonsdottir demonstrates how she wedges her clay.
Acting Outside In | Artopia Erica Tobolski, Actress | Artopia

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Erica Tobolski, Actress | Artopia
Like many actors, Tobolski was drawn to theater at a young age. She explains how she turned her passion into a career.
 Man Versus Machine | Artopia

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Man Versus Machine | Artopia
Winston Wingo explains that he considers himself one of the Futurist sculptors. His influences include Henry Moore, Umberto Boccioni, and Arnaldo Pomodoro.
 Executive Director | Artopia

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Executive Director | Artopia
John Douglas Scollon, the executive director of the Columbia Marionette Theatre, discusses what it is like to work at the theater.