{"id":1092,"date":"2026-08-17T12:35:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T16:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/?page_id=1092"},"modified":"2026-09-15T09:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T13:02:53","slug":"creative-media-and-performing-arts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/career-communities\/creative-media-and-performing-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative, Media, and Performing Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1312 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Creative.avif\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Creative.avif 1600w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Creative-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Creative-1024x683.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Creative-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Creative-1536x1024.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-gray-800-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-ccd5d37a3331b9a2f9f9229747d10e74\" id=\"h-creative-media-amp-performing-arts\">Creative, Media, &amp; Performing Arts<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-career-community-for-creative-media-amp-performing-arts\">Career Community for Creative, Media, &amp; Performing Arts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This community focuses <em>This community focuses on storytelling, expression, performance, design, and media production to inform, entertain, and inspire audiences. Students develop creative, technical, and collaborative skills that lead to careers in the arts, media, entertainment, communications, and creative industries.<\/em>&nbsp;understanding organizations, markets, and decision-making to solve real-world problems. Students build skills in strategy, analysis, communication, and leadership that lead to careers in business management, finance, consulting, operations, and entrepreneurship.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-might-belong-here-if-you\">You might belong here if you&#8230;.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enjoy creating, performing, writing, designing, or producing&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Like expressing ideas through visual, written, or performing mediums&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are interested in media, culture, storytelling, and audience engagement&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prefer project-based, collaborative, and creative work&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to turn creative skills into professional opportunities&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-lighter-green-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Common Majors for this Community Include\u2026<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Art History, Studio Art, Graphic Design, Theater Arts, Creative Writing, English, Media Studies, Film Studies, Communication, Music, Dance, Journalism, Digital Media, and related interdisciplinary programs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-some-careers-students-pursue-in-this-community-are\">Some careers students pursue in this community are:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Graphic &amp; Visual Design <\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graphic Designer&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual Designer&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand Designer&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Junior Art Director&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production Designer&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publication Designer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Digital &amp; Interactive Design<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UX\/UI Designer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interaction Designer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Web Designer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digital Experience Designer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multimedia Designer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Illustration &amp; Fine Arts<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Illustrator&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Studio Artist&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fine Artist&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teaching Artist&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arts Program Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Media, Film, &amp; Digital Production <\/summary>\n<p><strong>Film, Video &amp; Broadcasting<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Production Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Video Editor&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cinematographer \/ Camera Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Media Producer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Broadcast Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Studio Coordinator&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audio, Music &amp; Sound<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sound Designer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Audio Engineer Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Music Producer Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Podcast Producer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Radio Producer \/ Host&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Journalism &amp; Storytelling<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reporter&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multimedia Journalist&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>News Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Editorial Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digital News Producer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Writing, Content, &amp; Communications <\/summary>\n<p><strong>Writing &amp; Editorial<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content Writer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copywriter&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Editorial Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technical or Creative Writer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Script Reader&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Publishing &amp; Media<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Publishing Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Literary Agency Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rights &amp; Licensing Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Editorial Coordinator&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strategic Communications<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communications Coordinator&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public Relations Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Media Relations Associate&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Internal Communications Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Performing Arts &amp; Live Entertainment <\/summary>\n<p><strong>Theater &amp; Performance<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Actor \/ Performer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stage Manager&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assistant Director&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dramaturg&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Casting Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Production &amp; Technical Theater<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technical Director Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lighting Designer \/ Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sound Technician&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Costume Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scenic Artist&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dance &amp; Movement<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dancer \/ Performer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choreographer Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arts Education Instructor&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Creative Industries, Arts Administration, &amp; Culture<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Arts Management &amp; Administration<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arts Administrator&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Program Coordinator&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Development \/ Fundraising Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grant Writer Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Audience Engagement Coordinator&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Museums, Galleries &amp; Cultural Institutions<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Museum Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Curatorial Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collections Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visitor Experience Coordinator&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Education Program Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entertainment &amp; Talent Industry<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Talent Agency Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entertainment Business Coordinator&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Booking Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Touring Assistant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-skills-you-ll-build-in-this-community\">Skills You&#8217;ll build in This Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-478b6e6b wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creative Thinking <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Storytelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visual Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Media Literacy <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Production Skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-478b6e6b wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Project Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adaptability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Critical Thinking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Audience\/User Awareness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-478b6e6b wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Self Advocacy <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Portfolio Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communication <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-campus-involvement-nbsp-nbsp\">Campus Involvement&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Getting involved on campus is one of the best ways to build experience, leadership skills, and professional connections. Clark University offers 130+ student organizations across academic, professional, and leadership areas, giving students many ways to explore business-related interests.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/first-year-move-in.jpg\" alt=\"Students gather for a group activity during orientation\" class=\"wp-image-916\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Tabling-5-scaled.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1181\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Tabling-5-scaled.avif 1920w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Tabling-5-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Tabling-5-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Tabling-5-1152x1536.avif 1152w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/Tabling-5-1536x2048.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Arts, Media, &amp; Creative Organizations <\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Theater, musical theater, improv, and performance groups&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A cappella, bands, and music ensembles&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student film and media production teams&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creative writing, poetry, and literary magazines&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Visual arts and design clubs&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Media &amp; Publications <\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student newspaper&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Radio station&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Literary journal&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital media platforms and podcasts&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-deeper-red-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/career-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/132\/2025-Therapy-Dogs-Career-Wellness-Center-Fall-NH-00-25.jpg\" alt=\"An e-Portfolio info session\" class=\"wp-image-907 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b0aec106ed4c9a01c51cbd49f792885b\"><strong>Leadership &amp; Skill-Building Experiences<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-625f7a3a6055259595cec0032489f197\">\n<li>Student Activities Board (event planning and production)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5015f52032d5a78e0662ebd911dec475\">\n<li>Peer mentors or orientation leaders&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dc0c25efc44b6f4c72a7fd2f3b46f7ea\">\n<li>Campus employment in communications, marketing, or events&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-lighter-teal-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Pro Tip for Students<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to major in the arts to work in creative fields. Skills gained through projects, performances, leadership roles, and portfolios matter just as much as your major.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-can-i-do-now-action-steps-by-class-year-nbsp\"><strong>What can I do now? (Action steps by class year):<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>First Years: Explore &amp; Get Involved<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join creative clubs or ensembles&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take foundational arts or media courses&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start experimenting with projects&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet with Career Services&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin documenting your work&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Juniors: Focus &amp; Gain Experience<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secure a targeted internship, assistantship, or production role&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take leadership roles in creative groups&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network with alumni and professionals&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refine portfolio and r\u00e9sum\u00e9&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Sophomores: Build Skills &amp; Experience<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take intermediate courses&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a portfolio or reel&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pursue smaller internships, gigs, or campus roles&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek feedback from faculty and peers&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Seniors: Launch Your Career <\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply for jobs, gigs, residencies, or graduate programs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finalize portfolio, website, or reel&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice interviews and presentations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leverage mentors and networks&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-industry-specific-career-resources-nbsp\"><strong>Industry Specific Career Resources:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Students exploring the Business, Finance &amp; Consulting community can use these resources to learn about industries, research career paths, build skills, and stay current on trends.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clarku-clarku-block-tabs clarku__tabs_ff873673\"><ul class=\"clarku__tab-labels\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"tabbed content\"><li id=\"\" class=\"clarku__tab-label active\" role=\"tab\">Professional Associations <\/li><li id=\"\" class=\"clarku__tab-label\" role=\"tab\">Labor Market &amp; Career Exploration <\/li><li id=\"\" class=\"clarku__tab-label\" role=\"tab\">Skill Building Platforms<\/li><li id=\"\" class=\"clarku__tab-label\" role=\"tab\">Common Graduate Degrees<\/li><li id=\"\" class=\"clarku__tab-label\" role=\"tab\">Certifications &amp; Micro-credentials <\/li><\/ul><div class=\"clarku__tab-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-clarku-child-tab clarku__tab-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"Professional Associations \">\n<p>Americans for the Arts&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nab.org\/\">National Association of Broadcasters&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/graphicartistsguild.org\/\">Graphic Artists Guild&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/producersguild.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/producersguild.org\/\">Producers Guild of America&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spj.org\/\">Society of Professional Journalists&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apap365.org\/\">Association of Performing Arts Professionals&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americansforthearts.org\/\">Americans for the Arts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clarku-child-tab clarku__tab-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"Labor Market &amp; 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