Course Key:  40380Q
SEMESTER
Course Name:  Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
Credit: 1
Grade: 7 - 10

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): N/A

Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities related to the arts, audio/video technology, and communications career cluster. During this course, students will examine a wide range of concepts including copyright, safety and technology, photography, principles of design, audio video production, animation, and fashion design.

Course Key:  45350B
SEMESTER
Course Name:  Professional Communications
Credit: 0.5 speech credit
Grade: 9 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): N/A

Professional Communications blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a real world context that promotes leadership and professional behaviors. Creative individuals with strong communications skills, a solid academic foundation and proficiency in a wide range of technology applications are in demand by higher education institutions and global industry.This course will help to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, present, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct research to better prepare for a competitive academic and/or workplace environment.

Course Key:  403201
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Audio/Video Production I
Credit: 1
Grade: 11 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): Adobe Certified Professional Premiere Pro

In this hands-on introductory course students will explore video production techniques. The course will include techniques in videography, audio, editing, lighting, script writing, and motion graphics. Students are expected to develop an understanding of the film industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production video and audio activities. Students will participate in minor and major projects for a variety of purposes and audiences.

Course Key:  55500Q
SEMESTER
Course Name:  Entrepreneurship
Credit: 1
Grade: 11 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): N/A

This course provides an overview of the process involved in starting a business and explores the resources available to help business owners in their venture. The primary focus of the course is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, understanding financial reports, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business along with its products and services.

Course Key:  403301
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Audio/Video Production II + Lab
Credit: 2
Grade:  - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Audio Video Production I or audio video teacher recommendation in lieu of prerequisite

Certification(s): Adobe Certified Professional Premiere Pro/After Effects

This course is a continuation of Audio Video Production I. Students will learn advanced video concepts while working on major projects. Students are expected to develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production activities. The class will include projects that provide the campus with necessary video production services. Smaller projects will serve as supplemental material for the students' professional portfolio.

Course Key:  553801
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Career Preparation for Programs of Study
Credit: 3
Grade: 11 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): 16 years of age

Certification(s): N/A

This course provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences. Classroom experiences include: job acquisition, career progression, financial success, business/entrepreneurial applications, occupational safety and health, and relevant news topics. Professional portfolios will be created with material supporting an educational/career plan for the future.Students will earn 3.0 credits for successful completion of this course which includes one class period per school day on campus and two class periods per school day allocated for early release for off campus work experience.