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Standards: Arts, Media, and Entertainment

Whatever the form or medium of creative expression, all careers in the Arts, Media, and Entertainment sector require "publication" or a public presentation in one way or another. Consequently, the Film and Broadcasting pathway focuses on both the technical skills and the organizational and managerial knowledge necessary to bring arts, media, and entertainment to the public.

Courses Include:

• Film and Broadcasting I ("f") [9-10]

• The purpose of this introductory course is to focus on the technical, organizational, and managerial knowledge and skills necessary to bring arts, media, and entertainment to the public.

• Film and Broadcasting II ("f") [10-11]

• Students experience both the creative and technical aspects of production in conjunction with learning about historical and contemporary traditions and conventions. This course is also a Dual Enrollment course through College of the Desert.

• Film and Broadcasting III [11-12]

• In preparation for career or further study, topics in this course will cover: film budgeting, cost estimation, project scheduling distribution, financial data, workflow and design, review of workplace skills, technical skills and procedures, etiquette, accountability, ethics, and confidentiality.

• Film and Broadcasting IV [12]

• This course was created for seniors who started the pathway as freshmen and completed the capstone course. The focus in this course is in management and creating high quality projects for film festivals and contests.

Some pathway courses satisfy the University of California subject requirements in Visual and Performing Arts ("f"). The intent of the "a-g" subject requirements is to ensure that students have attained a body of general knowledge that will provide breadth and perspective to new, more advanced study.

The courses are formatted to include opportunities for students to be exposed to various facets of the Broadcasting industry, such as various studio tours, film college visits and job shadowing. Students also participate in work based learning to assemble projects requested by other school departments and area businesses in order to gain experience from start to finish. Additionally, students operate Aztec TV which broadcasts school news on a regular basis. Click here for latest productions.

Sample occupations associated with this pathway:

• Filmmaker

• Editor

• Cinematographer

• Screenwriter

• Event Planner

• Producers/Directors for Theater, Television, Concerts, and Motion Picture

• Stage Manager/Production Manager

• Talent Management

• Theatrical and Broadcast Technician