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Career Field TechnologyHeckler & Spurr
Web Developer- Blake Game Designer- Blake Computer Tech/Repair- Heckler Program Designer- Heckler Computer Aided Design
Job Description A Web Developer is a Software Engineer
that develops applications specifically for the world wide web. The applications generally utilize a server and a client (web browser).
Duties of Job•Develop new web applications•Create intranet services for individual companies•Maintain current web applications•Develop external web portals•Create and build interactive sites
•http://www.microsoft.com/learning/student-career/en/us/jobs/web-dev.aspx#skills-experience
•http://www.cfdynamics.com/cfdynamics/Jobs/Web-Developer-Job-description.cfm
Different types of Web Developer JobsAnimationPublishingProgrammingWriters and editors
Skills required- General•Work independently•meet deadlines•Communication- oral and written•Organized•Detail oriented•Self-motivated•typing
Skills required- Specific•Programming languages- HTML, XML, ADO.NET, JavaScript, Jscript, IIS, ECMAScript•CCS- cascading style sheets•Web Security languages•Running Queries•Web Architecture•Knowledge of the mechanical computer
EducationTypically 4-year college earning a BS in Computer Science
◦ Focus on Design- Minor in visual arts◦ Computer applications- HTML and Dreamweaver
Possible to get job without BS, but takes a lot of experience and a great portfolioNeed to take certification exams based on which programming language used
Work EnvironmentOffices and computers service centers
Job OutlookGreat, but there is a lot of competition
Pay$50,000 to $70,000 a year
Description of JobThere are several different positions in video game design
◦ Designer ◦ Artist/Animator ◦ Sound designer ◦ Programmer
Designer- creates detailed game designs- The creative force of video games◦ Plot, rules, flow charts, sound effects
Artist/Animator- do the art for the game◦ Character animator, background animator
Sound designer- adds audio to the game◦ Composers, weapons sounds, editing
Programmer- writes the code that makes the game work◦ Software engines, controls characters, etc
Skills RequiredCommunication- verbal and written Able to work with othersSelf-motivatedOrganizationAble to see things at different levelsUnderstanding of processArt backgroundHistory or literature backgroundUnderstanding of the natural world
Educational RequirementsDesigner
◦ Bachelors in Art, English, History, Computer science or other related field
Artist/Animator ◦ Aptitude for fine art, geometry, and human
anatomySound designer
◦ Bachelors in MusicProgrammer
◦ Bachelors degree in Computer Science
Schools that offer degreesMost colleges offer degrees in English, Art, History, computer science, etc.
Schools that offer video game design degreesThe Art Institutes- OnlineFull Sail University- OnlineInternational Academy of Design and Technology
Work EnvironmentLarge companiesSmall companiesCubiclesOpen area workrooms
Job Outlook
Great!!!
Salary RangeDesigner
◦ $25,000- $75,000 Artist/Animator
◦ $50,000Sound designer
◦ $45,000- $70,000 Programmer
◦ $60,000 -$80,000
Description of JobMaintains the working conditions of all computer based equipment in a workplace
Duties of the JobRepair and Maintain computers and serversBuilding and configuring new hardwareInstalling and updating software packagesCreate and maintain network
Skills RequiredCommunicationKnowledge of programming languagesUnderstanding of physical aspects of computingKnowledge of security systemsFine motor skills Math skills, electrical knowledgesoldering
Educational RequirementsHigh school tech classesVocational CollegeAssociates degree- 2 year degree
◦ Technical institutes vocational collegeOn the job training
◦ BestBuy
CertificationComputer Technology Industry Associations (CompTIA) certification exam
EnvironmentsAnywhere a computer is
Job Outlook
Great!!!
Salary
$38,000 a year
Description of the Job Works directly with engineering team to generate two and three dimensional models and drawings using the AutoCAD software
AutoCAD- computer aided design and drafting software, which allows designers to create models and drawings
Duties of JobThe CAD operator is also known as the DrafterPrepare technical drawings and plans for manufacturing and constructionWork with the team!!!
Skills RequiredAutoCAD trainingCommunication Attention to detailSelf motivatedOrganizedAble to meet deadlinesUnderstanding of various construction fields
Education RequirementsPrior training in drafting
◦ I believe Mr. Ragland has a class that teaches technical design
Some vocational schools teach drafting/AutoCADAssociates degree
◦ Community Colleges and Vocational Schools
Schools that offer AutoCAD trainingITT Technical Institute- CampusBrown Mackie College- CampusWestwood College- OnlineIUPUI- Indiana- CampusIvy Tech- Indiana- Campus
Rod Smothers and Frank McCane will be coming to talk to the class. They are the Information Technology (IT) for the school district.
Come up with 2 questions you can ask them tomorrow
Job OutlookGreatWe are always building something, everything we build has a design or schematic to follow
SalariesAverage $39,000