This course is a Project Based Learning course (PBL). This course is designed as an exploration of the arts, audio/video technology, and communications pathways. Students will get an introduction to arts, audio/video technology, and communications careers so that they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of art, audio/video technology, and communication, as well as career options in each area. Students study the concepts of technology skills, audio/video technology, communications, art appreciation, visual and performing arts, journalism and broadcasting, and telecommunications. Students complete projects to develop a deeper understanding of the essential skills and knowledge required for a career in arts, audio/video, or communications.

Technology Skills

• Use technology applications for Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications projects.
• Describe the role of information technology professionals for developing Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications projects.
• Use information management processes.
• Demonstrate proper methods to legally acquire, share, or use print and digital information such as graphics, audio, and video from a variety of resources while citing the sources.
• Demonstrate an understanding of proper digital etiquette.

Careers and Employability

• Describe careers in pathways in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Career Cluster.
• Describe terminology associated with the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career pathways.
• Explain skills, interests, or abilities for careers in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster pathways.
• Describe opportunities in training, education, or certifications for employment (CTSO: SkillsUSA).
• Demonstrate skills related to seeking and applying for employment.
• Demonstrate the use of mathematical skills to create projects.
• Describe career documents (resume, cover letter, portfolio, career plan).
• Explain a consequence of unethical or illegal behavior.
• Describe the ramifications of violating copyright laws.
• Explain the liabilities, copyright laws, fair use, and duplication of materials associated with media, productions, and performances.

Teamwork and Communication

• Apply critical thinking skills while working to complete a project.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills while working to complete a project.
• Use time-management techniques.
• Demonstrate effective leadership characteristics while working with a team to complete a project.
• Explain conflict management.
• Apply skills that indicate work ethic while working to complete a project.
• Apply communication, multicultural sensitivity and awareness, and teamwork skills to expand cooperation tips and techniques with others.
• Identify effective collaboration skills.
• Participate in discussions.
• Describe safety regulations for careers in the Arts, A/V Tech, and Communications cluster.

The Business of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications

• Describe businesses in arts, audio/video technology, and communications.
• Describe the history and evolution of visual arts, design, audio/video technology, and communications fields of study.
• Describe the arts, audio/video technology, and communications economic base.
• Explain the interdependence between the technical and the artistic sides of arts, audio/video technology, and communications.
• Describe the impact of arts, audio/video technology, and communications industries on society.

Art Appreciation

• Evaluate works of art using critical-thinking skills.
• Interpret artistic decisions.
• Analyze original product designs by peers and others to form precise conclusions about formal qualities, historical and cultural contexts, intents, and meanings.

Audio/Video Technology

• Develop audio or video scripts.
• Describe the use of audio or video for a variety of devices.
• Apply videography techniques, including picture composition, video composition, audio composition, editing, and/or delivery.
• Explain digital video editing, including the differences between linear and nonlinear systems.
• Describe control peripherals for capturing or ingesting media.
• Explain how to edit sound.
• Use animation techniques to develop animations in a variety of formats.
• Describe lighting and camera shots used for animation.
• Complete a project.

Visual Arts

• Describe general characteristics in artwork from a variety of cultures.
• Apply art elements and principles of design to create photographic works, multimedia applications, digital or print media, textiles, and/or interior designs.
• Describe printing processes.
• Explain the use of typography.
• Explain the use of color theory to create dynamic and appealing visuals.
• Describe social, cultural, and/or life cycle influences on arts, a/v tech, and communications.
• Differentiate between raster and vector graphic images.
• Complete a project.

Journalism and Broadcasting

• Use correct grammar, punctuation, or terminology to write and edit documents.
• Evaluate oral or written information for accuracy, adequacy or sufficiency, appropriateness, clarity, conclusions or solutions, fact or opinion, propaganda, relevancy, validity, and relationship of ideas.
• Develop a variety of written documents for journalism or broadcast communications.
• Research topics for  journalism or broadcast communications.
• Organize oral, written, or graphic information for use in projects.
• Deliver an oral presentation to an audience.
• Develop information for multiple audiences.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills while working to complete a project.
• Describe the qualities of good customer service.
• Complete a project.

Telecommunications

• Differentiate between analog and digital technologies applications for telecommunications.
• Explain basic network security issues.
• Explain the basics of web page design and publication.

Performing Arts

• Describe the performing arts in various cultures.
• Compare the roles of people involved in the production or presentation of performing arts.
• Describe music representing diverse styles, cultures, and historical periods.
• Describe the commercial aspects of performing arts.
• Describe how technical design (lighting, sound, costumes, make-up, etc.) contributes to performance.
• Demonstrate performance techniques for an audience.