Career Exploration Module – DAY ONE
Lesson Title
Career Module
Introduction
Cluster
Pathway
All Pathways
Essential
Question
What is the
AAVTC Cluster?
TEKS
1.A, 1.B, 2.A
Prior Student
Learning
Students should
already be
aware that there
are 15 other
career clusters
Estimated time
45 minutes
Objectives
- Discuss the Arts, AV Technology and Communications cluster
- Identify and explore career opportunities within the AAVTC
- Identify and discuss the 5 career pathways within the AAVTC Cluster
Materials/Equipment/Handouts Needed
- Introduction slide presentation (computer, projector, screen, etc.)
- Career Pathway Matching Activity
- Vocabulary List
- Movie Clips activity
- Three or four short movie clips (15 to 30 seconds in length) that show
a character portraying an occupation related to the cluster currently
being taught
- Lesson Handouts for next day’s lesson, if needed
Introduction/Engage
Divide students into small groups and have each group record as many
careers in the AAVTC cluster as they can. Have each group share one
career at a time, rotating around the room, until no more can be named.
(Record responses on the board.)
Activities
- Lecture: Introduction slide presentation
- Identify the five career pathways for the AAVTC cluster and identify
some careers in each one
- Assignment: “Career Pathway Matching Activity”
- Review and distribute AAVTC Career Module Vocabulary List
- Use “Movie Clips” activity to review concepts
Lesson Closure
- Review the 5 AAVTC Pathways using questioning techniques
- Use the “Movie Clips” activity to review terms and concepts
- Review and collect Career Pathway Activity sheets
- Distribute any handouts for the next day’s lesson, if applicable
Homework: Students may begin working on definitions for the
AAVTC vocabulary list, which will be ongoing throughout these two
weeks
Assessment
- Assess verbal responses to questions
- Participation
- Completion of “Career Pathway Matching” activity
- Completion of “Movie Clips” activity
Extension
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Challenge students to make a list of personal skills and interests
related to Arts, AV Technology and Communications
Ask students to share any personal experiences they have had in the
area of AAVTC
Accommodations for Learning Differences
- Accommodations Manual
- Guidelines and Procedures for Adapting Instructional Materials
- Sample Curriculum Customizations for Learning Differences
- Lesson Plan/Curriculum Modification Checklist
- Instructor Format for Curriculum Customization for Learning
Differences
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Career Cluster Vocabulary
Materials needed:
Career Cluster Vocabulary Sheet
TEKS:
§127.4.(c)(1)(A)(B), (2)(A)
Approximate time:
15-20 minutes
Directions:
1. Give each student a Career Cluster Vocabulary sheet and go over the directions with
them.
2. Have the students define the vocabulary words.
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VOCABULARY LIST
1. Multimedia
2. Cinematography
3.
Programming
4.
Correspondent
5.
Trademark
6.
Storyboard
7.
Compose
8.
Shutter
9.
Analyst
10. Postproduction
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Movie Clips Activity
Materials needed:
Computer, projection equipment, 3-4 short movie clips, Movie Clips Questions
TEKS:
§127.4.(c)(1)(A)
§127.4.(c)(2)(B)(E)
§127.4.(c)(4)(A)(B)(C)(E)(F)(G)(H)
Approximate time:
20 minutes
Directions:
3. Search online videos and prepare three or four short movie clips or TV clips (15 to 30
seconds in length) that show a character portraying an occupation related to the cluster
currently being taught.
4. Give each student a copy of the Movie Clips Questions.
5. Explain and give examples for the two questions on the Movie Clips Questions.
6. Show the clips.
7. Instruct the students to complete the Movie Clips Questions.
8. Review and discuss students' answers to the two questions.
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Movie Clips Questions
1. What characteristics (personality, tools, vocabulary, leadership, training, etc.) did the
characters in the TV or movie clips display that agree with the occupation information
presented in class?
2. What characteristics (personality, tools, vocabulary, leadership, training, etc.) did the
characters in the movie clips display that disagree with the occupation information
presented in class?
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Career Pathway Matching Activity
Materials needed:
Career Pathway Worksheet
TEKS:
§127.4.(c)(1)(A)(B), (2)(A)
Approximate time:
15-20 minutes
Directions:
1. Give each student a Career Pathway worksheet and go over the directions with them.
2. Have the students use computers and the internet to follow the directions of the activity
sheet.
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CAREER PATHWAY MATCHING ACTIVITY
Group Members: Class Period: Date: Score: ___________ out of 40 The Arts, AV Technology, and Communications Cluster is divided into five career pathways according to the tasks of the AAVTC field. The five pathways of the AAVTC Career Cluster are: A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Audio and Video Technology and Film Printing Technology Visual Arts Performing Arts Journalism and Broadcasting Instructions: Using the list above, place the letter of the career pathway next to the occupation that it relates to. Be prepared to explain your responses.
_______ 1.
Broadcast News Analysts
_______ 21. Archivists
_______ 2.
Computer Programmers
_______ 22. Singers
_______ 3.
Photographers
_______ 23.
Graphic Designers
_______ 4.
Multimedia Artists and Animators
_______ 24.
Film and Video Editors
_______ 5.
Etchers and Engravers
_______ 25.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
_______ 6.
Musicians, Instrumental
_______ 26.
_______ 7.
Audio and Video Equipment
Technicians
Camera Operators: Television, Video,
and Motion Picture
_______ 27.
Choreographers
_______ 8.
Broadcast Technicians
_______ 28.
Sound Engineer Technicians
_______ 9.
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers,
Post-Secondary
_______ 29. Dancers
_______ 10.
Producers
_______ 11.
Desktop Publishers
_______ 12.
Actors
_______ 13.
Camera and Photographic Equipment
Repairers
_______ 14.
Copy Writers
_______ 15.
Radio and Television Announcers
_______ 16.
Data Entry Keyers
_______ 17.
Radio Operators
_______ 18.
Reporters and Correspondents
_______ 19.
Directors: Stage, Motion Pictures,
Television, and Radio
_______ 20.
English Language and Literature
Teachers, Post-Secondary
_______ 30.
Technical Directors / Managers
_______ 31.
Print Binding and Finishing Workers
_______ 32.
Fine Artists, Including Painters,
Sculptors, and Illustrators
_______ 33.
Poets, Lyricists, and Creative Writers
_______ 34.
Printing Press Operators
_______ 35.
Fashion Designers
_______ 36.
Set and Exhibit Designers
_______ 37.
Craft Artists
_______ 38.
Museum Technicians and
Conservators
_______ 39.
Prepress Technicians and Workers
_______ 40.
Interior Designer
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CAREER PATHWAY MATCHING ACTIVITY
ANSWER KEY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
E
A
A,C,E
A,B
B
D
A,E
A,E
A,B,D,E
D,E
B
D
A
B
E
B
E
E
D,E
E
A
D
A,C
A,D,E
B
A,D,E
A,D
A,E
A,D
A,D,E
B
C
D
B
C
A,B,D
A,B,C,D
B
B
C
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