Digital Communication:  email jstmary@houstonisd.org

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.  

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

 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

Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts:  email jgrimm@houstonisd.org

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

 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

 

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program of Study

 Engineering: email swithers@houstonisd.org

The Engineering program of study focuses on the design, development, and use of engines, machines, and structures. Students will learn how to apply science, mathematical methods, and empirical evidence to the innovation, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of different manufacturing systems.  The Manufacturing Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance, and
manufacturing/process engineering. 2D, 3D and Robotics are a large part of his program.

Successful completion of the Engineering program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry or STEM Endorsement.

 Course Sequence:

9th Grade ~ Principles of Applied Engineering

10th Grade ~ Manufacturing Engineering Technology I

11th ~ Engineering Design and Development

12th ~ Practicum in STEM