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Architect -
Architects design houses and buildings. They plan offices and apartments. They design schools, churches,
and airport terminals. Their plans involve far more than a building's looks. Buildings must be safe and
strong.
Artist - Artists make
art to express what they are feeling or thinking. They use many methods—drawing, painting, sculpting. They
use an assortment of materials—different kinds of paints, pencils, and pens, plaster, clay, and even
computers.
Designer -
(Bureau of Labor Statistics) - Are you creative? Designers have a desire to create; they mix knowledge with
artistic ability. Designers focus in a specific area of design, such as cars or websites.
Fashion
Designer - Fashion designers help create the billions of dresses, suits, shoes, and other
clothing and accessories purchased every year by consumers. Designers study fashion trends, sketch
designs of clothing and accessories, select colors and fabrics, and oversee the final production of their
designs.
Photographer - Photographers know how to choose the right tools to give
them the best picture. They use different things such as lights, lenses, and film to create a picture. New digital
technology is being used more and more by photographers. A lot of them use computers to finish their
work.
Teacher - Teachers
teach children to read, write, do math, and much more. They use games, videos, computers, and other tools to
teach children different subjects. Teachers show students skills. They also explain information. Teachers
plan their lessons before they teach.
Other Resources
The Fun Works - For Careers You Never Knew Existed - You may not know now exactly
what you want to do as an adult, but this site will help you start. Discover who you are, what you like to do, and
what you do best.
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