Career Field Technology Heckler & Spurr. Web Developer- Blake Game Designer- Blake Computer Tech/Repair- Heckler Program Designer- Heckler Computer.

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