As Shakespeare observed, all the world’s a stage. Whether it is music, painting, drawing, writing, or any other genre, artistic expression is all around us. Opportunities are available to entertain and inform through an ever-growing array of new media forms. A world of audio/visual (A/V) technology and communications professionals—including producers and directors, print and electronic journalists, website designers, video game programmers, and multimedia artists—make it all possible. If you have a calling to be creative, yearn to express yourself, or love using new technologies, then Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications may be the right career pathway for you.

Possible Certifications:

Adobe Certified Expert (ACA) - Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Certified Expert (ACA) – Adobe Photoshop

Career and Technical Student Organizations:

SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens. The organization improves the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics. SkillsUSA works because it empowers every student to achieve career success.

Course Descriptions:

Course Name: Audio/Video Production I + Lab

Course: 2

Course Number: CAT090

Offered In: 10–12

Credits: 2

Level: On Level

Prerequisites: Principles of Arts, Audio/ Video Technology, and Communications; completed application and acceptance required at the James Reese Career and Technical Center

Description: This course introduces students to the technical skills, practices, and equipment used in the audio and video industry. Focus on the basics of pre-production, production, and postproduction while increasing the software and equipment skills required in this field. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.

Course Name: Audio/Video Production II + Lab (Advanced CTE Course)

Course: 3

Course Number: CAT110

Offered In: 11–12

Credits: 2

Level: On Level

Prerequisites: Audio/Video Production I + Lab; completed application and acceptance required at the James Reese Center

Description: Students develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on preproduction, production, and postproduction activities. Technical skills are strengthened and expanded using professional and consumer video cameras, broadcast equipment, and editing software. Advanced storyboarding, project management, teamwork, and project evaluation skills are also learned. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.