Arts, Audio/Visual Technology and Communications
The Arts & Communication Pathway may appeal to students who:
- Enjoy expressing creativity through writing, art, music, or performance
- Think outside the box and generate innovative ideas
- Passionate about engaging audiences through storytelling
- Interested in learning to use media equipment and digital tools
- Enjoys interacting with others and conveying messages effectively
Core Courses
Intro Courses: Ceramics I, Computer Art I, Design I, Digital Photography I, Drawing & Painting I, Jewelry & Metalworking I, Acting for Stage, Acting for Screen, Theatre Design and Craft, Guitar I, Beginning Band, Concert Band, Choir, Orchestra, Music Production, American Music History, Acting, Theatre Design & Craft, Computer Art I, Radio I, TV I, 3D Design & Animation I, Web Design, Computer Programming 1, Web Design, Computer Aided Drafting & Design 1
Advanced Courses: Ceramics II, Ceramics Studio, AP Studio Art: 3D Design, Computer Art II, Computer Art Studio, AP Studio Art: 2D Design, AP Art History, Design II, Design Studio, Dig. Photo II, Dig. Photo Studio, Drawing II & III, Painting II & III, Drawing Studio, Painting Studio, AP Studio Art: Drawing & Painting, Jewelry & Metalwork II, Jewelry & Metalwork Studio, AP Studio Art: 2 & 3D Design, Advanced Acting Studio, Adv. Theatre Design and Craft, Guitar II, Rock Band, Music Theory, Advanced Acting, Advanced Theatre Design & Craft, Computer Art II, Computer Art Studio, Creative Writing, Writing for Public Speaking, Senior Composition, Writing for Broadcasting, 3D Design & Animation II & Design Studio, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Computer Programming 2, AP Computer Science, Computer Aided Drafting & Design 2
Career-Related Electives
Radio II & III, TV II, Speech Communication, Film Studies, Advanced Journalistic Writing, Introduction to Business, Cooperative Work Training
TCD: Multimedia & TV Production, Computer Information Systems & Game Design
Career-Related Activities
Art Club, Auditorium Crew Technician, Cable 99 Video Club, Drama Club, International Thespian Society, Knit & Crochet Club, Languages & Cultures Club, National Art Society, Northwind, Omega Newspaper, Orchesis, Sign Language Club, Speech Team, Imani Steppers, Tri-M Music Honors Society, Yearbook
Future Career Possibilites
Traditional Media & Design: Journalism, Film & Video, Graphic Design, Visual & Performing Arts, Lighting Design & Technician, Sound Engineering Designers & Technicians, Publishing
Communication & Marketing: Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Copywriting, Brand Strategy
Digital & Emerging Fields: Content Creation, Web Design & Development, User Experience (UX) Design, Digital Marketing, Game Design, Animation
Related Fields: Event Planning, Technical Writing, Museum & Gallery Administration, Arts Administration, Non-Profit Management