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What is an Actor? The actor portrays a character emotionally and physically by using his or her voice, facial expressions and body movements. Under the advisement of the director, the actor reads the...
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What is a Playwright? The playwright writes the play that the actors perform on the stage. Strong language skills are essential to communicate ideas and thoughts into a dramatic script that tells a...
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What is a Theater President? The theater president is responsible for managing the theater staff and operations. The ability to evaluate and appreciate the performing arts is important to make...
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Artist Jim Harrison reflects on his career path--his early apprenticeship, learning the art of lettering and sign painting, his career as a football coach, and now a painter. He discusses the...
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Artist/Educator, Mac Arthur Goodwin, describes his early career as a teacher and coach, his advancement to the State Department of Education, and his role on the national level as an advocate for...
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Forensic Artist, Deborah Goff, describes various aspects of her work and provides insight into the events that shaped her life, her education, and her career path.
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Graphics Manager, Amanda Duggan, describes her job, her staff, how they work together, and how her education prepared her for her career. She also discusses her use of technology in her design work...
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Landscape Designer, Renee Byrd, describes early influences, her career education, her career path. She also reflects on the courses she took that helped her career to evolve. Not only does she...
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Residential Designer, Marty White, describes his work and recalls that he knew as early as 4th grade that drawing houses interested him. He recalls art classes in middle school, and his interest in...
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Printer Philip Morris describes his career in the printing industry now, and describes his previous employment as assistant art director, art director and creative director in advertising agencies...