MEDIA TECHNOLOGY (1-4)

Grades: 9-12

About The Program

In the Media Technology program, students will explore the general field of communications focused primarily on media production industries. Students will get hands-on experience in basic production techniques for audio, video, and film. They will work collaboratively while writing, producing, directing, and editing projects of increasing complexity, using industry-standard software and equipment.

Students will also learn about related fields such as graphic design, broadcast journalism, animation, sound design and engineering, special effects, online media development, marketing, and corporate communications. Program completers will compile their works for inclusion in a portfolio, for use in this program of study, the workforce, or postsecondary education.

Program Courses

4 Total Credits required to be a “Completer”.
You can take any combination of CTE qualified courses, provided you have taken any prerequisite course.

Semester 1 | Semester 2 Credits

MEDIA TECHNOLOGY I CP (Grades 9-12)                                                                                             

1 Credit

Semester 1 | Semester 2 Credits

MEDIA TECHNOLOGY 2 CP (Prerequisite Media Tech 1 - Grades 10-12)                                             

1 Credit

Semester 1 | Semester 2 Credits

MEDIA TECHNOLOGY 3 HONORS (Prerequisite C or Better in Media Technology 1 and 2 - Grades 10-12)

1 Credit

Semester 1 | Semester 2 Credits
MEDIA TECHNOLOGY 4 HONORS (Prerequisite C or Better in Media Technology Honors 3 - Grades 10-12)

1 Credit

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Department Contact Info

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