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    The focus in the Arts, AV Technology and Communications (AAVTC) Career Cluster is on occupations involving areas such as journalism, performing arts, creative arts and crafts, and media services; however, students in liberal arts programs also pursue such careers as business, industry, government, medicine, law, and other professions. In this focus area, the emphasis is on creativity and communications. Students will hone critical thinking, writing, and speaking skills. They will learn to analyze, classify, compare, discriminate, criticize, and evaluate the experiences which life offers; then they will learn to use these faculties both to develop the principles by which they will live and to master the knowledge, skills, and techniques appropriate to their more particular career ambitions.

                 

  • Digital Art & Animation

    Course ID: G28700
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : N/A
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?Students demonstrate appropriate use of hardware and software components, electronic storage devices, sound editing. Students create and modify solutions by combining graphics, images and sound while applying principles of design. Demonstrate knowledge of publishing and delivering products in a variety of media formats.

    Journalism Principles (Arts A/V & Communications)

    Course ID: G12800
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : N/A
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This course, an introduction to mass media, emphasizes the type of writing necessary for publishing a school newspaper. The class trains students in advertising and business management of a publication and enhances the student¡¯s awareness of his responsibility in learning to meet deadlines. Students also learn public relations skills. The class publishes a newspaper in the spring. 2 semesters (1 credit).

    Yearbook Graphic Design & Illustration

    Course ID: G12900
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11, 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Adviser approval and contract.
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This course includes the study and application of the elements and processes of developing and producing the school yearbook.

    Yearbook 2 Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration

    Course ID: G13000
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11, 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Adviser approval, contract, Yearbook I.
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This course studies the role of advertising in publication cost, the preparation of ads, and practice in advertising sales. It is also a study of graphics, design, and layout with emphasis on preparation of press ready materials. This course may provide technology applications credit for Digital Design & Media Production.

    Yearbook 3 Practicum Graphic Design & Illustration

    Course ID: G13100
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Adviser approval, contract, Advanced Journalism: Yearbook 2.
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This course is the study of advanced publication design, writing, and editing. This course may provide credit in Desktop Publishing, which is approved for Technology Applications credit.

    Newspaper 1 Printing and Imaging Technology

    Course ID: G13200
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11, 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Journalism and/or Adviser approval and contract.
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This course includes the study of basic news writing, photography, advertising, and desktop publishing in the preparation of the school paper.

    Newspaper 2 Printing and Imaging Technology 2

    Course ID: G13300
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 11, 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Adviser approval, contract, Advanced Journalism: Newspaper 1.
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?Students develop a newspaper from the initial concept through writing, editing, photo/production, and publication. Students produce features, editorials, and other types of articles including, critical reviews, columns, investigative stories and conceive and develop advertising campaigns.

    Newspaper 3 Practicum Printing and Imaging Technology

    Course ID: G13400
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Adviser approval, contract, Adva nced Journalism: Newspaper 2.
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?Students study advanced publication design and production including, editing, staff management, computer desktop publishing, advertising layout/design, and photo editing

    Commercial Photography

    Course ID: G13500
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : N/A
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?Familiarizes students with photographic composition, camera use, and film process through the opportunity to take pictures and to work on layout problems for the school newspaper and yearbook. Students work as members of the school publications photography staff

    Graphic Design & Illustration

    Course ID: G28500
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : N/A
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?Students apply information, technology applications using information management, internet, email, writing and publishing, spreadsheet or database applications for art and design projects. Exhibits ethical conduct related to client confidentiality, privacy, proper credit for ideas.

    Graphic Design & Illustration 2

    Course ID: G28600
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11, 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Graphic Design
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?Students apply knowledge using technology applications in design projects. Analyze impact of visual communications on society, marketing and industry. Applies technical skills for efficiency.

    Digital Art & Animation 1

    Course ID: G28700
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : N/A
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?Students demonstrate appropriate use of hardware and software components, electronic storage devices, sound editing. Students create and modify solutions by combining graphics, images and sound while applying principles of design. Demonstrate knowledge of publishing and delivering products in a variety of media formats.

    Digital Art & Animation 2

    Course ID: G28800
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11, 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Digital Art & Animation
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?Students develop a technical understanding of communication systems, use production elements; transitions, edits, framing, angle and lighting techniques. Learn advanced animation principles and applications.

    Fashion Design

    Course ID: G18710
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11, 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : N/A
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This laboratory course focuses on careers in the fashion and textile/apparel industries. Students will be exposed to the apparel production process from design concept to finished product. Course content includes apparel construction, care, and maintenance.

    Fashion Design 2

    Course ID: G18720
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11, 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Fashion Design
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This laboratory course focuses on careers in the fashion and textile/apparel industries. Students will be exposed to the apparel production process from design concept to finished product. Course content includes apparel construction, care, and maintenance.

    Audio Video Production 1

    Course ID: TBD
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 9,10
    Location: BCTAL
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : N/A
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?In addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on pre-production, production, post-production audio, and video products. Offered 2025-2026 School Year

    Audio Video Production 1 (Lab)

    Course ID: G03400
    Credit: 2
    Grades: 10, 11, 12
    Location: BCTAL
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : N/A
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This laboratory course focuses on careers in audio and video technology and film production. Students develop knowledge of audio video scripts, file formats and a variety audio equipment. Students demonstrate cinematography techniques through student production, process and analysis.

    Advanced Video Production 2 Dual Credit

    Course ID: X03300
    Credit: 2
    Grades: 11, 12
    Location: BCTAL
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Audio Video Production 1
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?Students apply decision making skills to pre-production considerations, to sequential production process and to digital editing formats for distribution. Students monitor equipment and demonstrate understanding of compatibility issues and solutions.

    Practicum Video Production 3

    Course ID: G03350
    Credit: 2
    Grades: 12
    Location: BCTAL
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Audio Video Production 1 and Advanced Video Production 2
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This course implements every aspect of running a production facility from the technical side to the business side of the industry. Students will receive ¡°hands-on¡± experience working with actual real world clients and their needs.

    Practicum Audio Production 3

    Course ID: G03470
    Credit: 2
    Grades: 11, 12
    Location: BCTAL
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Audio Video Production 1 and Advanced Audio Production 2
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?This course may be implemented in an advanced audio, video, or animation format. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities with client contact meeting specific project

    Professional Communications (Speech Credit)

    Course ID: G03430
    Credit: 0.5
    Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : N/A
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?Blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Students develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, and manipulate computer graphics.

    Digital Media

    Course ID: G24800
    Credit: 1
    Grades: 10, 11, 12
    Location: BHS, HHS, RHS
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : N/A
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?Students will analyze and assess current and emerging technologies, while designing and creating multimedia projects that address customer needs and resolve a problem. Students demonstrate appropriate use of digital photography equipment and techniques.

    Computer Programming/Video Game Design 1

    Course ID: G0760A/B
    Credit: 2
    Grades: 10, 11, 12
    Location: BCTAL
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : N/A
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?Design and play computer games in class. Use C# to design your games, then others will play the games. This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of video game design and programming. Students explore structured programming techniques and concepts, develop programs using code software applications, perform maintenance, and maintain the security of computerized systems.

    Video Game Design 2/3

    Course ID: G07700/G07800
    Credit: 2
    Grades: 11, 12
    Location: BCTAL
    Department/ Program of Study: Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Prerequisite(s):
    Required    : Computer Programming and Game Design 1
    Recommended: N/A

    Course Description    :?Video Game Design 2/3 expands on the foundation created in Video Game Design to 3D games through the Unreal game engine.

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