Performing Arts Pathway
Why Choose A Career in Performing Arts?
Think Broadway, singing and dancing, performing before live audiences. Think Steven Spielberg and Cameron Crowe, the masters who prefer to be on the other side of the camera. Now switch to musical instruments and think about playing with a world-renowned orchestra.
If you follow the Performing Arts Pathway you could find yourself acting in films and plays, directing movies, performing with musical groups or even announcing sports games.
If you love movies or music and enjoy entertaining others then this could be the pathway for you.
Do you like performing? Is music your passion? Do you like to jam on a guitar? Do you have great rhythm? Are you a movie buff who’s always dreamed of directing a blockbuster feature?
Then consider a career as an actor, director or producer, musician, dancer, choreographer or sports announcer. Still not sure? Not to worry as there are other jobs focused on Performing Arts. In addition, check out the Visual Arts Pathway for information about support staff jobs in Performing Arts.
Pathway
For a plan of study that should serve as a general guide throughout your career path, see the Plan of Study.
- High School Expectations
- Find out what you need to be studying now. Information about earning college credit and career related learning experiences.
- Preparing for College
- How prepared are you? Learn about college expectations at PCC and beyond.
Occupations
Click on the occupations below and read the job description. You can also explore resources on the Oregon Labor Market Information System (OLMIS) website. Once at the website, click on the “full report” and view the employment outlook, current job openings, industry licensing information, wage information and skills employers want for specific occupations.
A strong education will help advance a student in any of the careers listed below for the Performing Arts Pathway. Many colleges and universities offer courses and degree programs related to these individual careers. There are many factors to consider to be successful as a performing artist. Education will help the artist grow within his or her craft. However, also to take into consideration is that talent, luck, knowing professionals in the field and even being in the right place at the right time all play a part in whether someone will find success in a performing arts career.
| Industry Specific Certificates, On the Job Training (OJT) | Associates Degree | Bachelor’s Degree |
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Related Resources
- Screen Actors Guild - Screen Actors Guild is the nation's largest labor union representing working actors.
- American Federation of Musicians - Is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.
- National Association of Music Education - National Association for Music Education advances music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all.
- Theatre Communications Group - Strengthens, nurtures and promotes the professional not-for-profit American theatre.
