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Virtual Reality Museum Curator

Virtual Reality Museum Curator

Virtual Reality Museum Curator

English and Social Science, Science and Maths, The Arts

The world of art, culture, history and science should be accessible to everyone… even virtually! 

If you loved going to the museum or art gallery as a kid but also have a flair for technology and innovation, the position of Virtual Reality Museum Curator could be a perfect fit for you…

In the future, these institutions could be housed in the digital world through virtual reality technology. This leads to a number of exciting new career opportunities. 

To start, someone with tech skills and knowledge of art can become a 3D art scanner, taking physical works of art and rendering them as 3D digital objects for display in VR/online spaces.

In addition, the VR Museum Curator has to have the knowledge and passion for art, history or science to educate others as well as the tech know-how to operate VR/online platforms. 

Not too far in the future, both physical and digitally-created works of art will come together in one VR space – and you could lead the way!

Career Pathways and Study Options

Career Pathways coming soon…

Virtual Reality Museum Curator

    Skills:

    • Knowledge of history, art and science
    • Cultural awareness and passion for education
    • Skills and interest in innovative technology
    3d Food Engineer

    3D Food Engineer/3D Chef

    3D Food Engineer/3D Chef

    English and Social Science, Physical Education and Health, Science and Maths, The Arts

    3D printing has taken the world by storm — but have you ever wondered if it can be used to create food? The answer is yes!

    Already, innovative scientists and foodies alike have come together to create incredible culinary works using 3D printing technology. 

    3D printing can be used to make many foods, from intricately layered chocolate and sugar sculptures to meat-free “steak”. 

    For those who love food and are keen to explore the science behind how it’s created, this could be the path for you. 

    Chemistry and engineering knowledge will be a must to land a job in this field.

    Career Pathways and Study Options

    Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

    3d Food Engineer

      Skills:

      • Innovative thinking
      • Imagination
      • Attention to detail
      Home automation contractor

      Home Automation Contractor

      Home Automation Contractor

      English and Social Science, Physical Education and Health, Science and Maths, The Arts

      From smart fridges to smart lightbulbs, the phenomenon known as “The Internet of Things” is slowly becoming a common feature across homes around the world. 

      Run through systems like Apple HomeKit or Google Home, having a system of many smart devices can get complex. 

      That’s why in the future, society will need skilled technicians to install and configure smart devices to suit the needs of users.

      Smart devices can be complex, especially for those unfamiliar with technology — this is where the home automation contractor can help. 

      Even today, setting up a smart TV can be a complex undertaking! 

      When everything from the toaster to the kitchen sink is a smart device, the home automation contractor will be vital to help make sure everything is set up correctly and running smoothly. 

      If you love tinkering with devices and have a knack for figuring out how things work, this might be just the job for you! 

      Pursue a career as a home automation contractor to help others embrace the rise of smart home technology.

      Career Pathways and Study Options

      Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

      Home automation contractor

        Skills:

        • Experience with technology
        • Attention to detail
        • Analytical skills
        • Patience
        • Communication
        Personal Web Developer

        Personal Web Manager

        Personal Web Manager

        English and Social Science, Physical Education and Health, Science and Maths, The Arts

        We’ve all been there — that one Facebook post that you look back on and cringe!

        Even today, your reputation is only as good as the information that people can dig up about you online. 

        In the age of social media and the ‘Metaverse’, it will become even more important in future to manage how we appear online, particularly for those with high-profile jobs or those in the public eye. 

        For those skilled in communication, this job may be the perfect fit. 

        Personal web managers will be a combination of publicists, hackers, guidance counsellors and security agents. Good communication skills, empathy and attention to detail are a must!

        Career Pathways and Study Options

        Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

        Personal Web Developer

          Skills:

          • Communication
          • Writing/publishing for the web
          • Forensic IT skills
          • Planning/strategy
          • Public relations
          Rewilder

          Rewilder

          Rewilder

          English and Social Science, Physical Education and Health, Science and Maths, The Arts

          Are you passionate about the environment and natural wildlife? Help return our world to its natural state by becoming a Rewilder.

          As human populations grow, cities expand and land is needed for industrial farming. As the planet’s temperature increases, so too do natural disasters. 

          This leaves the Earth’s wildlife facing the increasing stress of habitat destruction and the threat of extinction. 

          Becoming a Rewilder will see you use agricultural and wildlife management training to return nature to some of the environment’s most forsaken locations. You’ll get to restore degraded landscapes – putting the ‘wilderness’ back into the wild!

          Helping to nurture threatened species and give them back the habitats they need will mean that our planet retains its necessary species and ecosystems for generations to come.

          Career Pathways and Study Options

          Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

          Rewilder

            Skills:

            • Passion for the environment and sustainability
            • Empathy
            • Knowledge of agriculture
            • Wildlife management training
            • Patience
            • Attention to detail
            Human-Technology Integration Specialist

            Human-Technology Integration Specialist

            Human-Technology Integration Specialist

            English and Social Science, Physical Education and Health, Science and Maths, The Arts

            Technology allows us to bring new innovations and improvements to our lives. As a human-technology integration specialist, you’ll help facilitate this transformation!

            If you enjoy deep-diving into new technologies and helping others, consider traveling down this career path. 

            A human-technology integration specialist is basically an IT specialist on steroids! 

            Taking a holistic approach, they will help consumers take advantage of the different technologies available for both work and home life. 

            Uniting these into a streamlined approach, the specialist will help improve the person’s quality of life through the latest available technology. 

            Whether it’s wearable tech, voice-activated AI assistance or smart appliances, the integration specialist helps people improve their lives by bringing together the tech that suits them best! 

            To succeed in this career path, you’re likely to need extensive IT support knowledge — life coaching or counselling experience would give you an extra edge!

            Career Pathways and Study Options

            Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

            Human-Technology Integration Specialist

              Skills:

              Wave Producer

              Wave Producer

              Wave Producer

              English and Social Science, Physical Education and Health, Science and Maths, The Arts

              We all love a trip to the beach… but have you ever thought about harnessing this force of nature to save the planet?

              Tidal power is a less common form of renewable energy, but it is slowly becoming better developed. 

              In 2011, the world’s first commercial-scale marine device producing “wave power” for the national grid was set up. Located off Scotland’s Orkney Islands, it was one of 30 devices that have been tested there by the European Marine Energy Centre.

              The UK has focused more of its resources on developing tidal power – hoping that it could one day provide as much as 20% of the country’s power needs. And the rest of the world won’t be far behind!

              No form of renewable energy can be harnessed without the right expertise and manpower — many engineers and technicians are needed to power our nations into the future. 

              If you’ve got an interest in sustainability and climate change and a head for engineering, why not check this job out? 

              Not to mention, “Wave Producer” is a pretty cool title to one day add to your CV!

              Career Pathways and Study Options

              Career pathways coming soon..

              Wave Producer

                Skills:

                • Innovative thinking
                • Analytical skills
                • Patience
                • Attention to detail
                NFT Designer

                NFT Designer

                NFT Designer

                The Arts

                If you are someone who is looking to be part of an exciting and new industry, this could be an opportunity for you. 

                An NFT Designer builds world-class creative work, conceptualising, producing, and launching NFT projects. 

                What are NFTs?

                An NFT stands for “non-fungible token” — non-fungible means that the item is unique, and can’t be exchanged for something else. 

                In practice, NFTs are often art, songs, or even Tweets that Internet users engage in bidding wars to collect.

                Hosted on blockchain platforms like Ethereum, trading in NFTs is similar to collecting and selling valuable artwork — except it exists entirely in the digital world. 

                For the self-directed, determined, and resilient, this could be a role where your creativity thrives!

                Career Pathways and Study Options

                Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

                NFT Designer

                  Skills:

                  • Knowledge of crypto art and NFT culture
                  • Skills in digital storytelling
                  • Understanding of the relationship between culture and technology
                  • Expertise in tools/technologies for creating NFTs
                  media remixer

                  Media Remixer

                  Media Remixer

                  The Arts

                  Have you ever wondered if you could get paid to build worlds in virtual reality? 

                  Experts in building a unique user experience, the media remixer combines music, video, film and other media to create visual experiences for weddings, restaurants, schools and an endless variety of other businesses. 

                  Working freelance, the media remixer will need to be an expert in a wide variety of skills, from audio engineering to video production. However, they’ll have the flexibility to work when they choose!

                  Excited by the idea of creating compelling, engaging and immersive audio and visual experiences? This could be the job for you!

                  Career Pathways and Study Options

                  You won’t need a formal degree, but there are a lot of skills building courses that will help you master the sound or video aspects of media mixing.

                  Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

                  media remixer

                    Skills:

                    • Creativity
                    • Audio and Visual competency
                    space architect

                    Space Architect

                    Space Architect

                    English and Social Science, Science and Maths, The Arts

                    If you have a flair for design and creativity, an analytical mind and a drive to change the world, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. 

                    Architects create beautiful, functional buildings and spaces for playing, working, sleeping and all the other activities of human life. Why not take that even further and make a journey into galaxies far, far away? 

                    Being a space architect is a fascinating emerging field. It can mean being involved in many different projects, from robotic rover or lunar and Mars base design, to systems engineering, space mission control support, and extreme Earth environment habitat design and construction. 

                    Whether it’s helping to design the next International Space Station or conceptualising a village on Mars, you could be a part of humanity’s venture into the far corners of the universe!

                    Career Pathways and Study Options

                    Space Architecture is an emerging discipline. For most of the current practitioners it is a self- made, self-directed career path. You must be well motivated and have a tutor or a team that suits you and your interests.

                    Among the members of SpaceArchitect.org, most have “regular” professional degrees in architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch.) or industrial design. Beyond that, a Space Architect needs to become familiar with all topics related to human space exploration.

                    space architect

                      Skills:

                      • Creativity and innovative thinking
                      • Analytical skills
                      • Passion for scientific discovery
                      • Spatial reasoning
                      • Design skills
                      Metaverse Worldspace Developer

                      Metaverse Worldspace Developer

                      Metaverse Worldspace Developer

                      The Arts

                      In this role, you’ll help build virtual worlds from the ground up…

                      As a Metaverse Engineer & Worldspace Developer, you’ll be responsible for building the virtual gaming worlds that make up parts of the Metaverse.

                      Taking full advantage of virtual and augmented reality hardware, you’ll create the next generation of immersive virtual experiences for the metaverse. 

                      Coding skills and a deep understanding of VR and AR are a must — working within the coding standards and frameworks of platforms like Unreal Engine will be part of your day-to-day work. 

                      If you’re keen to help develop an emerging tech field into a thriving content ecosystem, this job could be right for you!

                      Career Pathways and Study Options

                      Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

                      Metaverse Worldspace Developer

                        Skills:

                        • Attention to detail
                        • Excellent communication skills
                        • Deep understanding of VR/AR technology
                        • Proven record of shipping features on time and on budget
                        • Flexible and focussed on solutions
                        • Organised and self-sufficient
                        3d printing artist

                        3D Printing Artist

                        3D Printing Artist

                        The Arts

                        Nowhere do art and technology mix together better than in 3D printing. From amateur artists to professional galleries, 3D printing technology is now a part of the art world.

                        3D printing can be used to shape a variety of materials into intricate artworks; printed ceramics, wearable art, or even replicas of famous works like Michelangelo’s David. 

                        As the technology develops, this will allow artists to create more complex works than ever before.

                        If you have creative flair, an eye for design and talent with technology, this could be the role for you. 

                        Skills in design, 3D animation and fine arts will be useful if you want to jump into this industry — many universities are now offering fantastic courses in 3D design.

                        Career Pathways and Study Options

                        Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

                        3d printing artist

                          Skills:

                            3d mechanic

                            3D Mechanic

                            3D Mechanic

                            Science and Maths, The Arts

                            Would you like to be part of the 3D printing revolution?

                            3D printing is an innovative new technology, already being used to create objects out of a variety of materials — from ceramics to plastic, metal and chocolate!

                            However, innovative thinkers are now looking further into how 3D printing can be used for even larger-scale production.

                            Although it’s not yet mainstream, automobiles like cars and buses have been created using this technology. In the future, we predict that this will become even more commonplace — and expert help will be needed!

                            If you’re good at working with mechanics and figuring out how things work, this might be your dream field. Using computer-assisted 3D printing processes, you could help design, build, repair or even customise the vehicles of the future. 

                            As 3D printing becomes further integrated into manufacturing, you could find yourself re-creating a missing or damaged car part in perfect detail, or even designing and building a customer’s ideal car from scratch. 

                            Let your imagination run wild! With the right skills, there’s a wealth of opportunities in 3D printing mechanics and technology. 

                            We don’t know what the future holds, but we know 3D printing will be there.

                            Career Pathways and Study Options

                            Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

                            3d mechanic

                              Skills:

                              • Attention to detail
                              • Spatial reasoning
                              • Design skills
                              • Problem solving skills
                              • Practical skills
                              • Enthusiasm for mechanics and building
                              Multisensory Experience Designer

                              Multisensory Experience Designer

                              Multisensory Experience Designer

                              The Arts

                              Imagine experiencing a perfume ad you can smell, a game where you can feel the virtual environment under your feet. This is the future that Multisensory Experience Designers will help to create. 

                              Fusing VR, haptic and biofeedback/biometric technologies, Multisensory Experience Designers will create fully immersive games, leisure activities, marketing campaigns, and education/training aids. The aim will be to make these AR and VR experiences indistinguishable from the physical world or hyperreal experiences of environments that are vastly different from our own (such as experiencing a fantasy world in a game). 

                              As more people habitually have implants in their central nervous systems such as eye lenses and ultrasonic waves, Multisensory Experience Designers will be able to integrate with these implants to bring touch and smell into the virtual realm. 

                              Multisensory Experience Designers could have a degree relating to user interfaces or user experiences such as a Bachelor of Information Technology (User Experience Design). They’ll also need knowledge of coding and human psychophysiology.

                              Career Pathways and Study Options

                              Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

                              Multisensory Experience Designer

                                Skills:

                                • Ability to visualise experience with multiple senses
                                • Strong people skills
                                • Likes working in teams
                                Innovation Manager

                                Innovation Manager

                                Innovation Manager

                                The Arts

                                Are you an innovator with good leadership skills? Then maybe, you’ll become an Innovation Manager. 

                                Innovation Managers will be big-picture thinkers who help clients or coworkers succeed by creating the ideal environment for nurturing innovation. As leaders, Innovation Managers will bring together experts, host brainstorming sessions and workshops, and strategise to help their teams collaborate and share their ideas for the design and development of creative solutions. 

                                An Innovation Manager will always look for new ways and technologies to help their teams maintain an environment best-suited to creativity and innovation. They’ll also oversee the entire innovation cycle from the first seed of a new idea to getting ready to launch a new product onto the market. 

                                It will be important for an Innovation Manager to stay curious so they can keep ahead of new developments and early trends. Innovation Managers will benefit from qualifications in business management, especially organisational development. 

                                Career Pathways and Study Options

                                Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

                                Innovation Manager

                                  Skills:

                                  • Highly creative
                                  • Future oriented
                                  • Analytical skills
                                  • Leadership abilities

                                  Digital Artisan

                                  Digital Artisan

                                  The Arts

                                  Do you have a knack for art? While we marvel at art shows, cleverly designed billboards, animations or even a friend’s sketch book, behind those creations and designs was an artist. Your passion for art and creating could be part of your career. You could be a modern day Da Vinci.

                                  A Digital Artisan uses their flair for art to make otherwise dull and still advertisements, animations or graphics visually appealing and interesting. They do this using technology, such as computer software. A Digital Artisan uses both technology and traditional forms of art to develop their designs. They take an image and turn it into a digitalised masterpiece that can be used for digital projects such as websites. A Digital Artisan can work in a number of different areas, such as label design, animations, advertisement and websites.

                                  A Digital Artisan by nature is creative, they use both technology and traditional forms of art to develop their ideas and create their projects. A Digital Artisan is innovative and progressive, they embrace technology and art. They are creative and imaginative by nature, they are thinkers.

                                  To become a Digital Artisan requires a bachelor degree in fine arts or graphic design.

                                  Career Pathways and Study Options

                                  Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

                                    Skills:

                                    • A passion for art
                                    • Understanding of computer software and technology
                                    • Develops skills in creative design systems ie.Photoshop, Adobe InDesign etc.
                                    • Can think outside the box
                                    • Strong communication skills
                                    • Team work

                                    Animator

                                    Animator

                                    The Arts

                                    Imagine bringing to life magic, wonder and adventure in the form of animated movies. Your first thought maybe movies like Frozen, but this magic and adventure can be brought to the big screen in action packed movies, such as Avatar.

                                    Animators bring to life characters that would otherwise by lifeless by using graphic technology. They understand how the human body moves. They study the shape and structure of the body and use this understanding to bring to life characters and movies.

                                    There are two types of animation. 2D and 3D. 3D involves creating blue like avatars for a James Cameron movie and 2D considers textures and colours using programs such as Photoshop.

                                    To become an Animator, you will require a degree in fine arts with a focus on animation or illustration or a degree in industrial design or a degree in computer science or a degree in architecture.

                                    Career Pathways and Study Options

                                    Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

                                      Skills:

                                      • Understanding of technology
                                      • Creativity
                                      • Ingenuity
                                      • Resilience
                                      • Team work

                                      Game Developer

                                      Game Developer

                                      The Arts

                                      When Pokémon Go came out we were glued to our phones. We wondered around cities and parks with our friends. This craze went on for weeks and weeks. We play games online with our friends, we play games on the bus, in cars and on the way to work and school. We play games to have fun and to learn. How are these games made and who develops these worlds for us to play in?

                                      A game developer creates computer games for us to enjoy. They create characters, storylines, write product reviews and develop prototypes. If you like to have fun, be creative and enjoy stepping into different worlds to beat dragons or make your own cities then maybe there is a Game Developer in you.

                                      A Game Developer has a passion for storytelling and adventure. They are imaginative, day dreamers at heart and are deep thinkers. There are games all around us. Imagine the games of the future – we have apps and tablets now, but the power of virtual reality and new technology will change how we game.

                                      A Game Developer needs to be an expert in the language of computer software. They understand how to use computer technology to develop new worlds.

                                      There is no specific way to become a Game Developer; however, a degree in software engineering, computer science and mathematics is recommended. You will also be required to understand and know computer language.

                                      Career Pathways and Study Options

                                      Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

                                        Watch Video

                                        Skills:

                                        • Creativity
                                        • Technology and computer software skills
                                        • Computer language skills
                                        • Thinks outside the box
                                        • Develops narratives and tells stories

                                        Creative Technologist

                                        Creative Technologist

                                        The Arts

                                        Are you a creative but also a techy? Technology needs a creative edge. It needs to be easy to use, but also have a creative, innovative and imaginative angle to it. Otherwise it is another machine we own. Interested? Perhaps you are a Creative Technologist?

                                        A Creative Technologist are creative thinkers, they brainstorm and are imaginative. Whilst they are creative, they have a knack for technology and thrive off the latest new shiny piece of tech. They use this prolific creativity to develop easy to use technology that is ‘cool, edgy and pretty,’ and most of all visually appealing. This technology includes simple websites, apps and prototypes that are all visually appealing.

                                        A Creative Technologist works in teams, thinks broadly and knows how to use the latest technology. If you designed the latest app, how would you make it easy to use but also cool and edgy?

                                        Currently there is no specific degree required to become a Creative Technologist, but as this career requires both an understanding of technology and the ability to be creative it is important you develop both of these skills.

                                        Career Pathways and Study Options

                                        Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

                                          Skills:

                                          • Understanding of technology
                                          • Creative
                                          • Innovative
                                          • Good time management
                                          • Work within a team
                                          • Leadership skills
                                          • Resilient
                                          • Problem solver
                                          • Agile
                                          • Meeting client’s expectations

                                          Music Data Analyst

                                          Music Data Analyst

                                          The Arts

                                          Music is all around us. In the car, in the shops, on our phones and in TV shows and movies. Music sets the mood. How many playlists have you created that are all for a certain mood or an activity like studying or running? When we listen to Spotify or listen to music on the radio the music was selected by someone based on our music preferences.

                                          A Music Data Analyst monitors trends and patterns in music preferences. A Music Data Analyst gathers data based on what we are listening to.

                                          Every time you select Ed Sheeran on Spotify this information is collected and monitored by a Music Data Analyst. This information helps music and media companies develop strategies around consumer needs. Music Data Analyst use the data they collected to provide businesses with media strategies. A Music Data Analyst is mathematically minded, they are interested in patterns. They are on the ball and have a passion for how trends are made and how trends change.

                                          To become a Music Data Analyst, you will need a bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics or economics and a passion for music and trends.

                                          Career Pathways and Study Options

                                          Check out the career pathways and study options available in WA and Australia, that we think can help you get started on your exciting new journey.

                                            Skills:

                                            • A passion for music
                                            • Likes to find patterns and trends in a data set
                                            • Interested in mathematics and science
                                            • Work in a team
                                            • Strong communication skills
                                            • Strong presentation skills

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