• Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Career Cluster

     

    The Arts, A/V Technology and Communications (AAVTC) Career Cluster focuses on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Careers in the AAVTC career cluster require a creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication.

    Successful completion of the Design & Multimedia Arts program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement.

     

    Design and Multimedia Arts Pathway – Program of Study/Pathway

    Magnet Choice Program and Dual Credit

    The Design and Multimedia Arts program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with designing or creating graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. This program of study may also include exploration into designing clothing and accessories, and creating special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media, for use in computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

     

    Course Sequence:

    9th Grade ~ Digital Media

    10th Grade ~ Graphic Design and Illustration I/Lab ~ Dual Credit

    11th ~ Graphic Design and Illustration II/Lab ~ Dual Credit

    12th ~ Digital Arts and Animation ~ Dual Credit

    Dual Credit is in Conjunction with Houston Community College

     

    INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

    Adobe Certified Associate Certifications

     

    Digital Communications – Program of Study/Pathway

    Magnet Choice Program

    The Digital Communications program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with the production of audio and visual media formats for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures. This program of study may also include exploration into operating machines and equipment to record sound and images, such as microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment.

     

    Course Sequence:

    9th Grade ~ Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications

    10th Grade ~ Audio/Video Production I

    11th ~ Audio Video Production II

    12th ~ Practicum of Audio/Video Production

    INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

    Adobe Certified Associate Certifications