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The Digital Communications pathway equips students to learn the fundamentals and techniques required for the audio and visual media formats of broadcasting, advertising, video production, filmmaking, and streaming platforms.
This magnet pathway is expanded to teach camerawork, editing, publishing, and promoting quality content, leading to the utilization of standard industry tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop to develop student skills. With the mastering of technical skills in tandem with the art of visual storytelling, graduates can pursue interests in television, cinema, and YouTube stardom.
The Digital Communications Pathway teaches students soft and technical abilities required for video production roles. Students gain exposure to careers ranging from camera operator, audio or video technician, film and video editors, video producer, and video director. Our interactive courses provide practical experience, positioning graduates to pursue postsecondary education aligning with this pathway. By establishing an overview of the video creation process and developing core competencies, the Digital Communications Pathway allows students to develop their interests and establish a successful career in the advanced video industry.
Digital Communications Curriculum
With a focus on the art of storytelling, Digital Communications students can enroll in Principles of Arts, Audio/Video, and Communications or Audio/Video Production I course to establish techniques applicable to broadcasting, advertising, video production, filmmaking, and online platforms.
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Digital Communications Coursework
Certification Options: Adobe Certified Professional
** course offered at DATA Middle as well as DATA High School for graduation credit
^ Counts as a Fine Arts Credit
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Video Productions
Programs used: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, and iMovie
6656Principles of Art, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications**
6731Audio Video Production I
6741 or 6742Audio Video Production II OR Audio Video Production + Lab
(2 credits - 2 periods)6761Practicum in Video Production
(2 credits - 2 periods)
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Beyond Graduation
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Video Production Opportunities:
Paired with the soft and technical skills that are essential in the video industry, students are equipped for their future after graduation. Whether a camera operator, audio or video technician, video editor, or director, the Digital Communications Pathway opens doors to diverse career opportunities. With postsecondary opportunities including associate, bachelors, masters, and even doctoral degrees, the field is limitless.
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Video Productions
Video editing
Videographer
Cinematographer
Director
Camera Operator
Editing
Producer
Production Assistant
Location manager
Screenwriter
Audio technician
Executive ProducerArt Director
Film Editor
Boom Operator
Animator
Makeup Artist
Sound engineer
Technician
Costume designer
Production Designer
Line producer
Photographer
Key grip
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