Gavin Monroe
My Life As An 8th Grader
My Brain
Decision Making
My Personality Type
I have a blue personality type. That means I am Fun loving, Charming, Adventurous. When communicating I express Fast paced, brief, loud, interrupts, straightforward. It frustrates me when others use Formality, Slow pace, and steps.
#2 Blue
Trustworthy
Caretaker
Peacemaker
Loyal
#3 Gold
Punctual
Organized
Loyal
Realistic
#4 Green
Intellectual
Visionary
Problem Solver
Asks Why
Interest
- Information Services
- Business Information Management
- Marketing Research
- Operations Management
- Planning
Skills
- Emergency and Fire Management Services
- Design/Pre-construction
- Audio and Video Technology and Film
- Manufacturing Production Process Development
- Diagnostics Services
Work Values
- Innovation
- Income
- Prestige
- Workplace
- Accomplishment
My Top Three Career Choices
Graphics Designers
I. Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
II. Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
III. Use computer software to generate new images.
IV. Research new software or design concepts.
V. Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computers.
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Working Conditions:
f Designers who are paid by the assignment are under pressure to please clients and to find new ones in order to maintain a steady income.
II. Graphic designers may work evenings or weekends to meet production schedules, especially in the printing and publishing industries where deadlines are shorter and more frequent.
III. Graphic designers employed by large advertising, publishing, or design firms generally work regular hours in well-lighted and comfortable settings.
IV. They frequently adjust their workday to suit their client’s schedules and deadlines.
V. Working conditions and places of employment vary.
Education Required:
Digital Arts
II. Graphic Design
Salary:
Arkansas:
Hourly Range: $10.42-$26.69
Yearly Range: $21,670-$55,520
National:
Hourly Range: $12.62-$26.69
Yearly Range: $26,250-$55,520
Video Game Disigners
I. Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product.
II. Prepare two-dimensional concept layouts or three-dimensional mock-ups.
III. Conduct regular design reviews throughout the game development process.
IV. Oversee gameplay testing to ensure intended gaming experience and game adherence to original design.
Working Conditions:
No data is currently available for this field.
Education Required:
No data is currently available for this field.
Salary:
Arkansas:
Hourly Range: $10.37-$47.20
Yearly Range: $21,560-$98,180
National:
Hourly Range: $20.88-$57.38
Yearly Range: $43,430-$119,350
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
II. Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
I. Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals.
II. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
III. Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
Working Conditions:
I. Postsecondary teachers who work full time usually have flexible schedules.
II. Some teach night and weekend classes.
III. About 3 out of 10 college and university faculty worked part time in 2004.
IV. Most establish regular office hours for student consultations, usually 3 to 6 hours per week.
V. Others prefer to work part-time hours or seek full-time jobs but are unable to obtain them due to intense competition for available openings.
Education Required:
Education
II. Visual and Performing Arts
Salary:
Arkansas:
Hourly Range: $0.00-$0.00
Yearly Range: $29,010-$72,130
National:
Hourly Range: $0.00-$0.00
Yearly Range: $33,160-$125,440Top Three Colleges
University of Arkansas
- Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Public University
- 25.000 students attend
- $20,748 per year
North-West Arkansas Community College
Public University
4,581 students attend
$17,979 per year
University of Phoenix
Private University
424 students attend
$22,947 per year
9th – get good grades, get involved, start a resume of all activities/accomplishments
10th – keep grades up, take PSAT and/or PLAN, maintain resume
11th – boost GPA, take ACT and/or SAT, maintain resume
12th – get letters of recommendation, apply to schools, complete the FASFA, apply for scholarships