My Future Plans
By Averie Blue
Right Brained
- Creative
- Holistic-Thinking
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Random
Ambivert
- Both introverted & extroverted
- Can appreciate silence
- Doesn't enjoy large get togethers
- But enjoys people depending on the number
Blue Personality
- Sensitive
- Emotional
- Loyal
- Genuine
Analyzer/Support
- Able to support others ideas
- Realistic about ideas though
- Peacemaker
- Resolves conflict
Innovation
- Appreciates a challenge in the workplace
- Wants new ideas
- Prefers to be busy
- Is persistant
Performing Arts [Skills]
- Good with more creative subjects [i.e. writing and music]
- Doesn't mean you're interested
Performing Arts [Interests]
- For one to show interest in the arts, such as performing, music, acting, etc.
- Doesn't mean one has talent in the area itself
Learning Styles
- Audio-Tactial
- Learns through touch/sound
- Less than 30% of the population are audio learners
- Is able to obtain more information through listening, but can use touch if necessary
WHAT DO I WANT?
Television Writer
Daily Tasks:
- Write original material
- Revise & edit your own work
- Arrange for publishers to receive your work
- Work as a collaborative effort with fellow staff members to create a cohesive storyline
- Produce a polished final product for public consumption
Working Conditions:
- One usually works in a comfortable office space; which is more detached if independent
- However, when working in a group, you will find yourself in a conference room with others of the same career choice
- Due to working frequently with computers, this career path can cause future back pain and eye strain
Education:
A Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or communications. Along with 1-2 years of writing experience prior to application and a strong sense of perseverance as well as strong communication skills.
Salary Range:
$76,190 - $83,620 [Nationally]
Outlook:
19% increase [in the next 10 years]
Animator
EDaily Tasks:
- Create basic designs for film/television
- Create stories under tight deadlines
- Implement and maintain an organized system
- Storyboard/plan aforementioned story
- Work with digital art programs in order to create moving images
Working Conditions:
- Work in fine-art studios located in office buildings on a daily basis
- Can be exposed to extreme sounds and art supply fumes
- Due to long hours working over a computer station, this particular job can cause possible back pain and eye strain
Education:
A Bachelor's degree in the visual or fine arts, as well as artistic ability and a good amount of patience
Salary Range:
$52,000 - $64,000 [Nationally]
Outlook:
25% increase [in the next 10 years]
Music Director
Daily Tasks:
- Conduct musical performances
- Rehearse material for performances
- Determine location for different performances
- Find the appropriate talent to perform
- Manage several performances/rehearsals a week
Working Conditions:
- Typically, one would work a 40 hour work with some overtime if a performance were coming up
- May experience extreme stress due to the sometimes hectic or varying deadlines
- Rehearsals can often be hot and uncomfortable depending on the location
Education:
One must have experience with an instrument before hand or a Bachelor's degree in the fine arts, communications, or music theory. (Or prolonged musical training).
Salary Range:
$35,000 - $48,000 [Nationally]
Outlook:
%32 increase [in the next 10 years]