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Arts & Communication

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This plan of study should serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as you continue your career path.  Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals.  All plans should meet high school graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements

Arts & Communication Pathway Career Plan of Study

 

Required Courses

9th Grade

  • English 9/Honors English 9
  • Intermediate Algebra
  • Earth & Space Science
  • Social Studies/AP Human Geography
  • Fitness for Life & Health

10th Grade

  • English 10/Honors English 10
  • Geometry
  • Biology
  • World History/AP World History

11th Grade

  • English 11/ CIS Writing Studio
  • Algebra 2 w/Trig
  • Chemistry or Physics
  • US History/AP US History

12th Grade

  • English 12/CIS Literature & Composition
  • Political Science/AP US GovPol
  • Economics/AP Macroeconomics

 

*Note: In addition, students will need 2 electives in “The Arts”

Course Options to Consider

Do you like to perform in front of an audience? Are you a visual person or like to work with productions and technology?

Fine Arts

  • Computer Applications
  • Web
  • Graphic Arts 1, 2
  • Studio Art 1, 2A Drawing, 2B Painting, Studio Art 3
  • AP Studio Art 2-D Design
  • AP Studio Art 3-D Design
  • Ceramics 1, 2, 3
  • Sculpture
  • Photography 1, 2
  • Video Production 1, 2
  • Woodworking 1, 2, 3
  • Personal Finance
  • Careers
  • Intro to Business

916 Career & Tech

Journalism

  • Photography 1, 2
  • Video Production 1, 2
  • Graphic Arts 1, 2
  • Journalism 1, 2
  • World Languages
  • Creative Writing
  • CIS Communications
  • Personal Finance
  • Careers
  • Intro to Business

 

 

Performing Arts

  • Video Production 1, 2
  • Band (any)
  • Choir (any)
  • Guitar 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Modern Music Production
  • Rock Band 101
  • Photography 1, 2
  • Studio Art 1, 2A Drawing, 2B Painting, Studio Art 3
  • Personal Finance
  • Careers
  • Intro to Business

Visual Communications

  • Studio Art 1, 2A Drawing, 2B Painting, Studio Art 3
  • AP Studio Art 2-D Design
  • AP Studio Art 3-D Design
  • Web Page Design
  • Video Game Design
  • Photography 1, 2
  • Advertising & Promotions
  • Video Production 1, 2
  • Sculpture
  • Graphic Arts 1, 2
  • Ceramics 1, 2, 3
  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing A, B, C
  • Electronics  2

Arts & Communication Careers

CAREERS

Photographer

Set and Exhibit Designers

Special EffectsArtists and Animators

Music Director & Composer

Film and Video Editors

Sound Engineer Technician

Educational Investment

  • High School 
  • 2 yr Associate’s Degree
  • 4 yr Bachelor’s Degree
  • 4 yr Bachelor’s Degree
  • 2 yr Associate’s Degree
  • 4 yr Bachelor’s Degree
  • 2 yr Associate's Degree
  • 4 yr Bachelor’s Degree
  • 2 yr Associate’s Degree
  • 4 yr Bachelor’s Degree
  • 2 yr Associate’s Degree
  • 4 yr Bachelor’s Degree

Median wage

(MN Livable Wage:22.00/hr, one adult)

$19.60/ hour

$31.24/ hour

$47.63/ hour

$27.86/hour

$29.27/ hour

$36.35/ hour

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