Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Career Cluster

The Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communication (AAVTC) career cluster focuses on designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content requiring creative aptitude, fluency in computer and technology applications, and proficiency in oral and written communication.

This career cluster includes occupations ranging from camera operator, audio and video technician, director, and producer to graphic designer and web and digital interface designer.      

Salary and job descriptions for select careers in this cluster:

Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film

Graphic Designer

Reporter

Video Game Designer

Certifications Offered:

  • Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Print and Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects
  • NOCTI: Audio-Visual Communications - Job Ready
  • NOCTI: Digital Video Production Foundations

CTE Programs of Study/Offered Courses

Graphic Design & Interactive Media

  • Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
  • Video Game Design
  • Digital Design & Media Production
  • Graphic Design and Illustration I & II
  • Animation I & II
  • Commercial Photography I & II
  • Digital Arts and Animation
  • Fashion Design I & II
  • Web Game Development 
  • Practicum in:
    • Graphic Design and Illustration
    • Animation
    • Commercial Photography

Digital Communications

  • Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
  • Audio/Video Production I & II
  • Digital Audio Technology I & II
  • Practicum in
    • Audio/Video Production
    • Digital Audio Technology