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a major in Performing Arts? |
Special attributes of this major that will make me a valuable addition to any prospective employer.
- Ability and talent to use one's body, voice, or set/stage design to share a story.
- Creative thinking skills.
- Capability to be a team player.
- Skills to elicit enthusiastic responses from the audience.
- Desire to perform and share art with the world.
- Capacity to memorize and apply detailed instructions, scripts, and cues.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
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Possible Careers / Job Titles
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- Actor
- Advertising Specialist
- Agent
- Announcer
- Art Administrator
- Booking Manager
- Box Office Manager
- Camera Operator
- Casting Assistant
- Choreographer
- Comedian
- Costume Designer
- Critic
- Cruise Activity Director
- Cue Selector
- Dance Therapist
- Dancer
- Director
- Disc Jockey
- Drama Teacher
- Drama Coach
- Fashion Model
- Fundraiser
- Interior Director
- Lighting Designer
- Lighting Engineer
- Lyricist
- Miniature Set Designer
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- Music Teacher
- Music Therapist
- Newscaster
- Notators
- On-Air Personality
- Personal Assistant
- Playwright
- Producer
- Prop Attendant
- Public Relations
- Puppeteer
- Recordist
- Recreation Director
- Recreation Therapist
- Rigger
- Script Writer
- Sound Designer
- Special Effects Designer
- Special Events Planner
- Stage Designer
- Stage Manager
- Talent Manager
- Teacher
- Ventriloquist
- Voice-over Specialist
- Wardrobe Supervisor
- Youth Worker
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Please be advised that although this major will prepare you for the careers listed above, many will require advanced education and training. Please research the careers/job titles that interest you so that you are aware of the requirements to enter the field.
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If you have any questions or comments, please contact:
Center for Career Development
p - 516.877.3130
f - 516.877.3136
e - (Students and Alumni) - careercounselor@adelphi.edu
e - (Employers) - employerservices@adelphi.edu
This page last modified on May 1, 2007.
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