The Web and Digital Communications CTE Pathway offers students a comprehensive exploration of the digital landscape, focusing on the essential skills required for success in web design and digital media. Students engage in hands-on, interactive learning experiences, where they design and develop websites, create impactful digital content, and analyze the effectiveness of various online communication strategies. This pathway emphasizes the importance of branding, user experience, and accessibility, ensuring that students are well-versed in the latest industry trends and technologies. By fostering creativity and technical proficiency, the program prepares students for a variety of careers in fields such as digital marketing, graphic design, web development, social media, and communications. Empowering them to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
INTERACTIVE MEDIA plays a crucial role in enhancing user engagement and experience within the digital landscape. This is a key component of the pathway which focuses on the creation and implementation of multimedia elements such as animations, video, and interactive graphics that captivate audiences and convey messages effectively. Students learn to utilize various tools and technologies to develop interactive content for websites and digital platforms, fostering their creativity while emphasizing the importance of user-centered design. By mastering interactive media skills, students are better prepared to contribute to the dynamic fields of web development and digital communications.
Main areas of exploration:
ANIMATION: 2D and 3D Animation, Animated Story, Character Animation, 3D Modeling
GRAPHIC ART: Branding, Infographic, Digital Illustration, Print Media, Typography, Vector Art
VIDEO: Broadcast Journalism, Commercial Advertising, Documentary, Hype/Promotional Video, Influencer, Music Video, Public Service Announcement, Short Film
WEB DESIGN: Personal Website, Project Website, Custom Coded Site
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Semester
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Courses
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1
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Multimedia #2176 (1.0) & Web Design #2177 (.5)
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2
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Interactive Media #2156 (1.0) & ICA #2049 (.5)
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3
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Digital Media Proj Mgmt #5715 (1.0) & Particular Topics #21754 (.5)
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4
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Web and Dig Comm Proj #2183 (1.0) & Particular Topics #2154 (.5)
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*Students may apply to enter mid-year but admission is on a case by case basis*
The supporting CTSO for the Business Pathway is FBLA. FBLA Future Business Leaders of America is a nonprofit, international organization that helps students develop leadership and career skills. FBLA's mission is to prepare students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society. The organization has over 250,000 members in the United States and other countries, and is divided into four divisions.
FBLA's goals include:
- Developing competent business leadership
- Building students' confidence in themselves and their work
- Encouraging efficient money management
- Promoting scholarship and school loyalty
- Helping students set occupational goals
- Fostering patriotism and preparing students for citizenship
- Facilitating the transition from school to work
Instructor: Mr. Manning Email: [email protected]