Browse by Career Cluster

The National Career Clusters® Framework serves as an organizing tool for programs, curriculum design and instruction. Career Clusters contain occupations in the same field of work that require similar skills. They can help focus plans towards obtaining the necessary knowledge, competencies, and training for success in a particular career pathway.

Arts, Entertainment, & Design: Lighting & Sound Technology Save Table: XLSX CSV

Careers specializing in sound engineering and lighting design, which are vital for both functional and artistic applications, including immersive experiences in film, music, performing arts, fine arts, and interiors.
Professionals in this field adeptly manipulate sound and light to set moods, highlight themes, and enhance audience engagement, contributing significantly to the success and impact of artistic and design endeavors.
Example programs of study:
  • Audio & Visual Technology
  • Lighting Design
  • Sound Engineering
CodeOccupation
27-4011.00Audio and Video Technicians
49-2097.00Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  
17-3029.00Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
27-4015.00Lighting Technicians
27-4099.00Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other
17-3029.01Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
17-3029.08Photonics Technicians
27-4014.00Sound Engineering Technicians

Source: National Career Clusters® Framework by Advance CTE (2024 edition).