The School of Communications

The Jack Yates High Magnet School of Communications is a robust high school communication programs. Our campus boasts a creative studio facility for TV, Film and Music Production. Our campus features a music recording lab with professional level vocal recording booths and master control.

Students in the School of Communication have the opportunity to participate in one of the following courses of study: Digital Communications or Graphic Design and Interactive Media

1. Digital Communications

*JY Cinema is a Dual Credit Program

Focus Area: Audio/Video Production

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Check Out Student Work Here: 

https://www.youtube.com/@JYTVSOC/videos

Focus Area: Digital Audio Technology

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAmmwfc4K3s

2.  Graphic Design and Interactive Media 

*Photography and Digital Art Animation*

Focus Area: Commercial Photography

Check Out Student Work on IG: @jyphotolab

https://www.mfah.org/exhibitions/eye-on-houston-high-school-documentary-photography-2024

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2024/03/13/480433/fotofest-2024-features-a-collaboration-with-students-from-jack-yates-high-school/

Focus Area: Graphic Design and Illustration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEtn9348jaM

Students in the School of Communication will leave the school prepared to become leaders in and outside the world of communications. Many of our alumni have gone on to work in the media and earn prestigious awards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7QHkK_Gvps