Arts, A/V Technology and Communications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This cluster of study lets students focus on interests in designing, producing, exhibiting, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual arts design, journalism, and entertainment services.

 

Required Core for Graduation

For additional college entrance requirements refer to the college of your choice.

24 Units Required

9

10

11

12

Math

Four Units

Algebra I

Geometry

Geometry

Algebra II

Geometry

Pre-Calculus

Probability & Statistics

 

Probability & Statistics

Pre-Calculus

 

English

Four Units

English I

 

English II

 

English III

 

 English IV

 

Science

Three Units

Physical Science

 

Biology I

 

Chemistry I

Environmental Science

 

Anatomy/Physiology

 

Social Studies

Three Units

World Geography

World History

Practical Law

 

US History

 

 

Government/Economics.

 

Additional State/District Requirements

Ten Units

Physical Education or ROTC (one unit)

Computer Science

Foreign Language or CATE (one unit)

Major Electives (four units)

Electives (three units)

Pass HSAP Exam

 

  

 

Major -- Art

Courses for Major

(Four Credits Required)

Complimentary Coursework

Extended Learning Opportunity Options Related to Major

Art I

 

Art II

 

Art III

 

Art IV

AP Art

 

Speech/Drama

 

French I, II, III, IV

 

Spanish I. II, III, IV

 

 

Geometry

 

Introduction to Graphics, Printing, & Photography

 

Graphic Arts and Design

 

Digital Imaging and Computer Graphics Production

 

Multimedia Designs

 

 

Job Shadowing

 

Literary Magazine

 

Showcase art in cultural events

 

Work-based Learning

 

 

 

   Major -- Commercial Graphics

 

 

 

Courses for Major

(Four Credits Required)

Complimentary Coursework

Extended Learning Opportunity Options Related to Major

 

Introduction To Graphics, Printing, and Photography

 

Graphic Arts and Design

 

Digital Imaging and Computer Graphics Production

Art I, II, III, IV

 

Journalism I, II, III

 

Integrated Business Applications I, II

 

Desktop Publishing

 

Multimedia/Webpage Design

 

Industrial Technology I, II

 

Cooperative Learning

 

Job Shadowing

 

Literary Magazine

 

School-Service Opportunities

 

  

 

Major -- Journalism

 

Courses for Major

(Four Credits Required)

Complimentary Coursework

Extended Learning Opportunity Options Related to Major

Journalism I

(Newspaper or Yearbook)

 

Journalism II

 

Journalism III

 

Literary Analysis/Composition

AP English

 

Speech/Drama

 

French I ,II, III, IV

 

Spanish I, II, III, IV

 

Introduction to Graphics, Printing, and Photography

 

Graphic Arts and Design

 

Digital Imaging and Computer Graphics Production

 

Job Shadowing

 

Literary Magazine

 

Student Publication

 

Work-based Learning

 

 

   Major -- Performing Arts

 

 

 

 

Courses for Major

(Four Credits Required)

Complimentary Coursework

Extended Learning Opportunity Options Related to Major

4 units from one of the

 following disciplines:

 

Band

Chorus

Speech/Drama

Strings/Orchestra

 

 

Art I, II, III, IV

 

French I, II, III, IV

 

Spanish I, II, III, IV

 

 

 

Cinematic Society

 

School-based productions

 

Service Opportunities

 

Tryon Little Theater

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Major -- Video Production

Courses for Major

(Four Credits Required)

Complimentary Coursework

Extended Learning Opportunity Options

Related to Major

Intro. to Video Production

 

Video Production II

 

Animation and Design

Integrated Business Applications I, II

 

Multimedia/Webpage Design

 

History through Film

 

Cinematic Society

 

Cooperative Learning

 

Job Shadowing

 

Work-based Learning

 

 

    

 

Professional Opportunities Upon Graduation

 

For additional college entrance requirements refer to the college of your choice

High School Diploma

2-Year Associate Degree

4-Year Degree and Higher

 

Actor

 

Graphics Equipment Operator

 

Make-up Artist

 

Screen Printing Inspector

 

 

Artist Manager

 

Commercial Photographer

 

Stage Technician

 

Technical Computer Support Technician

 

Author/Writer

 

Curator/Gallery Manager

 

Musician/Composer

 

Telecommunications Programmer