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. Commercial Photography

*A legendary program *

https://www.mfah.org/exhibitions/eye-third-ward-2012-yates-high-school-photography/

Focus Area: Commercial Photography

Check Out Student Work Samples on IG: @jyphotolab

https://arjaiwinky.wordpress.com/

https://www.instagram.com/devined_photography/

https://s2271223.wordpress.com/

https://www.mfah.org/exhibitions/eye-on-houston-high-school-documentary-photography-2025

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/

https://www.instagram.com/bsmproduxtions/

2. TV/Film Productions

*JY Cinema is a Dual Credit Program

Focus Area: Audio/Video Production

https://vimeo.com/903761980?share=copy

https://www.nobelity.org/socialimpactawards

Check Out Student Work Samples Here:

https://vimeo.com/1046666112

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

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

Focus Area: Digital Audio Technology (Music Productions)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ef4xqE047tdMiCEGrE0kyjtR-i1NGwEG/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15a3sC-UKm0Ir6WQj1nJxg-DKO3A7F5qt/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FtwyAVPkBj-A4LnOxe_TsRcPA3g4c3xO/view?usp=sharing

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

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 many prestigious awards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7QHkK_Gvps