Arts, A/V, Technology, and Communications

Creative students who see themselves designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing or publishing multimedia content will want to pursue courses in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Career Cluster.

You will apply artistic talent to practical problems and learn visual arts principles that prepare you with skills and techniques to work in any number of creative design and entertainment fields.

This career cluster is organized into six career pathways:

  • Audio and video technology and film
  • Broadcasting and journalism
  • Performing arts
  • Printing technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Visual Arts

Careers

Students in arts, A-V technology and communications learn and practice skills that prepare them for diverse post-high school education and training opportunities, from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs.

CTE classes in this cluster will introduce you to a variety of interesting careers including:

  • Video or web producer
  • Film maker
  • Graphic designer
  • Television studio producer
  • Stage designer
  • Publisher
  • Radio broadcaster
  • Fashion/apparel designer or illustrator
  • Interior designer
  • Home furnishing coordinator
  • Textile designer or chemist
  • Curator or gallery manager
  • Costume designer

Note: Each school and school district has different CTE options. Not every district has classes in every cluster, nor does every district offer CTE dual credit and Advanced Placement options.

classes offered at phs

  • Digital Media Graphic Design
  • Digital Media Video Production
  • HoundCentral Productions
  • Advanced Video Production
  • Digital Photography  
  • AP Studio Art: 2D Design - Photography
  • 3D Modeling & Animation
  • Video Game Design & VR/AR Development