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Career Cluster
Arts and Communications Services Cluster

Multimedia Production and Broadcast

Multimedia and Broadcast Production programs, sometimes referred to as Multimedia engineering or Media Arts, expose students to the range of skills and roles involved in media entertainment and journalism. Following industry standards students learn to script, plan and produce animations and audio and video recordings. Students also learn to use video and audio editing software, and to work with lighting, staging, and acoustical designs to produce quality productions.

Standards

Standards are critical areas of competency aligned to industry identified needs and Industry Recognized Credentials (IRCs) that will support student success in the field. Standards provide the structure that empowers the teacher to choose the best curriculum and instructional approaches to guide skill and knowledge development for students.

Industry Recognized Credentials

Industry Recognized Credentials demonstrate standards and skills that strengthen student access to careers upon graduation. Each framework identifies at least one essential safety and essential industry credential, with supplemental and specialized credentials identified to help expand opportunities. This framework is designed for students gain insight and skills and credentials necessary for success in this field, including the essential credential OSHA General Industry and one of the following: Adobe Premiere Pro Certified Professional, Avid Certified User (ACU) — Media Composer, or Final Cut Pro Certified Associate.

Instructional Resources

The following resources are provided to support educators in developing curriculum and delivering instruction related to this framework. For CTE Chapter 74 programs, instructors can refer to these resources in developing the 900+ hours of required learning time.

Math Lessons:

The following Math Lesson and Teachers Guide provide an illustration of how a specific math concept is used in the context of career application.

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Program Administration Resources

Multimedia Production and Broadcast

Multimedia Production and Broadcast Massachusetts Career Outlook

Roles listed below are career pathways from the essential credentials identified in this framework. Annual Openings are opportunities for employment in the field each year due to attrition or retirements, median wage reflects all wages for the job title, and new jobs are the number of newly created positions in the field year over year.

Broadcast Technicians

571
Annual Openings
$64,750
Median Wage
267
New Jobs

Audio and Video Technicians

1,503
Annual Openings
$60,091
Median Wage
971
New Jobs

Qualified educators will hold a Career Technical Teacher License in Radio and Television Broadcasting.

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