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Careers in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications 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. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities.

Students will learn gaming, computerized gaming, evolution of gaming, artistic aspects of perspective, design, animation, technical concepts of collision theory, and programming logic. Students will participate-in a simulation of a real video game design team while developing technical proficiency in constructing an original game design.

This course expands on the foundation created in Video Game Design through programming languages such as: C# programming, XNA game studio, Java, and Android App. In this course, students will investigate the inner workings of a fully functional role-playing game (RPG) by customizing playable characters, items, maps, and chests and eventually applying customizations by altering and enhancing the core game code.

Students will develop an understanding of the fashion industry with an emphasis on design and construction. Principles and elements of effective design will be applied as the students demonstrate effective construction techniques through creation of original clothing and accessories. They will evaluate the factors influencing the apparel industry: labor laws, environment, technology, fashion cycle, and economic cycles.

Students will develop an advanced understanding of the fashion industry, possible careers and entrepreneurship opportunities, leadership skills, and technology in the fashion, textile, and apparel field. The students will produce quality fashion products, demonstrate techniques used in personal fashion image analysis, and will create a portfolio of fashion designs.

Students will apply academic knowledge and skills in the creation of animation projects through storyboarding, modeling, editing, and scene development. They will apply ethical decision making regarding the laws of using technology in animation, including client confidentiality and providing proper credit. They will develop their technical skills, recognize the principles and elements of design, and research the history and evolution of animation.

#Certification opportunity: Autodesk 3D Studio Max Certified Associate.
Students will develop advanced understanding and skills in the field of animation. They will use advanced production elements such as transitions, edits, framing, angle, and lighting techniques; orthographic and isometric drawing techniques; and commercial production applications. They will learn to analyze target audiences; design color and compositional elements, characters, environments, and props; incorporate music and sound effects; render scenes; and produce titles and credits.

Students will develop an understanding of the commercial photography industry and career opportunities with a focus on creating quality photographs. They will analyze and apply the elements and principles of art to photographs; demonstrate knowledge of different types of cameras and lenses; practice photographic composition and layout; identify the characteristics of different types of photographic media; and demonstrate knowledge of the basics of digital photography.

Students will build on the concepts taught in Commercial Photography I and develop an advanced understanding of the industry. They will build technical skill in the field as well as develop their employability skills such as critical-thinking, ethical decision making, and time management.

Students will gather and create electronic information, which will allow for problem solving and making informed decisions regarding media projects. Students will learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. Students will demonstrate a thorough understanding of digital design principles and will transfer those skills to other disciplines.

#Certification opportunity: Adobe Certified Associate Illustrator
Students will explore careers in graphic design and illustration spanning all aspects of advertising and visual communications. Students will develop knowledge and skills in industry-standard software applications Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator while creating a diverse portfolio of projects that demonstrate mastery of elements and principles of visual art and design. Students will also develop an understanding of communication, ethics and professionalism in the work environment by working with clients, peers and faculty to produce graphic designs.

#Certification opportunity: Adobe Certified Associate Photoshop and InDesign
Students will continue to explore careers in graphic design and illustration spanning all aspects of advertising and visual communications. Students will develop knowledge and skills in industry-standard software applications Adobe Illustrator and InDesign while creating a diverse portfolio of projects that demonstrate mastery of elements and principles of visual art and design. Students will continue to develop an understanding of communication, ethics and professionalism in the work environment by working with clients, peers and faculty to produce graphic designs.

Students will understand the evolution and current trends of modern video broadcast production techniques in fields such as television, film and multimedia production. Students will apply legal and ethical decision-making skills and develop a basic understanding of the audio and video production process. They will describe and practice various videography techniques such as framing, composition, focus, and exposure and will design and implement pre- production and post- production processes as they use current technology in various settings.

#Certification opportunity: Adobe Certified Associate- Premiere Pro
Students will build on the concepts taught in Audio/Video Production I and develop an advanced understanding of the industry, including identifying the responsibilities and relationships of the production team. They will understand the regulatory agency guidelines and technical broadcast standards of the FCC and will apply the pre-production, production, and post-production processes to various project assignments.

Students will develop an understanding of the multiple audio production career opportunities that exist in radio, film, animation, game design, and live productions such as concerts or theatre as they learn to work with audio production equipment including different microphones, audio consoles, equalizers, recording devices, and cabling. They will study production elements such as dialogue, sound effects, music and environment.

Students will develop advanced understanding and skills in the field of digital audio technology. They will become increasingly familiar with the legal and ethical regulations of the FCC and will practice applying these skills to their advanced technical opportunities as they work on various projects.

This course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in an unpaid arrangement appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students will demonstrate proper job search procedures, interview techniques, professional dress and appearance, interpersonal skills, and technical skills in their practicum placement locations. Students who wish to take this course must have their own transportation in order to be able to travel to their practicum site(s). This is a capstone course for students that are completing a coherent sequence of courses within their specific career pathway

This capstone course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in an arrangement appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students will demonstrate proper job search procedures, interview techniques, professional dress and appearance, interpersonal skills, and technical skills in their practicum placement locations. Students who wish to take this course must have their own transportation in order
to be able to travel to their practicum site(s). This is a capstone course for students that are completing a coherent sequence of courses within their specific career pathway.