The Arts, Entertainment, & Design Career Cluster combines creative roles in visual and performing arts, film, journalism, fashion, interior design, and creative technologies. This Cluster focuses on creating, producing, and sharing artistic and design work across multiple platforms, aiming to entertain, inform, beautify, and inspire.
Careers encompassing the creation and production of visually engaging digital content such as animation, visual marketing, graphic design, print media, augmented and virtual reality, web design, game design, and user interfaces/user experiences. This Sub-Cluster combines artistic talent and technology to produce interactive content, entertainment, commercial product and packaging design, and promotional materials.
Example Programs of Study
Digital Animation
Graphic Arts
Careers bridging the creative and commercial aspects of fashion design, production, marketing, and sales with the art and science of interior design and decoration. Professionals in this field are dedicated to creating, promoting, and selling apparel, accessories, footwear, costuming, and textiles. Interior design careers focus on designing, improving, and decorating interior spaces through space layout and materiality with the goal of enhancing functionality and esthetic appeal.
Example Programs of Study
Apparel & Textiles
Fashion Design
Interior Design
Careers focused on the technical and artistic skill needed for the creation, promotion, and sale of visual art forms including painting, sculpture, and pottery. Professionals in this field focus on producing works that not only possess esthetic value but also serve as mediums for expression, and they are involved in every stage from conceptualization to exhibition, ensuring that art is accessible and resonates deeply with audiences.
Example Programs of Study
Fine Arts
Museum Studies
Careers specializing in sound engineering and lighting design, which are vital for both functional and artistic applications, including immersive experiences in film, music, performing arts, fine arts, and interiors. Professionals in this field adeptly manipulate sound and light to set moods, highlight themes, and enhance audience engagement, contributing significantly to the success and impact of artistic and design endeavors.
Example Programs of Study
Audio & Visual Technology
Lighting Design
Sound Engineering
Careers encompassing film, television, radio, journalism, communications, writing, and broadcasting, focusing on content creation, production, and distribution. This field includes direction, production, cinematography, and publishing, emphasizing storytelling and technical expertise. This Sub-Cluster also highlights the impact and ethical use of emerging technologies in enhancing visual effects and streamlining production. Broadcasting includes digital technologies such as streaming and podcasting, transforming audience engagement and content consumption.
Example Programs of Study
Broadcasting Technology
Filmmaking: Production & Managerial Arts
Journalism
Video Production
Careers focused on the technical and management elements of the performing arts and entertainment industry to produce and stage live artistic and athletic performances, including theater, music, dance, and sports. This Sub-Cluster encompasses the core creative and artistic talents coming from actors, musicians, dancers, and other performers intended to entertain, inform, and provoke thought in audiences. It also covers a wide range of genres and styles and plays a vital role in cultural preservation, expression, and entertainment.
Description:
CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None
All previous art skills will be utilized but there is an increased emphasis on originality and quality. Emphasis will be on painting, drawing, advanced clay-work (hand building and/or pottery wheel) and other areas in 2-d and 3-d art. This course will offer students a more comprehensive study of Fine Art Techniques with an opportunity to explore these techniques more in depth. A Sketchbook is required.
ART LEVEL I
0601
1.0 Credit
Creating & Experiencing
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Department:
Art
Sub-Cluster:
Fine Arts
Prerequisite:
NONE
Description:
CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None
Art I is a fundamental course. It is designed to serve as an introductory or basic art experience at the high school level. Art I is primarily a studio experience. Students will work with various materials and media design, sculpture, and a variety of craft media. The course provides an opportunity for the students to discover their creative ability, develop an understanding of basic art concepts and aesthetic awareness. The course also introduces the student to art heritage. Studio work may be supplemented with field trips, artist visits, audio/visual programs, etc. A Sketchbook is required.
Enrollment limited to one Art class per semester.
ART LEVEL III
0611
1.0 Credit
Creating & Experiencing
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Department:
Art
Sub-Cluster:
Fine Arts
Prerequisite:
ART LEVEL II
Description:
CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None
Art III offers the students the opportunity for a greater art experience from the areas of drawing, painting, ceramics, (hand building and/or pottery wheel) graphic/printmaking, design sculpture and a variety of craft media. The students will be given opportunities to utilize their creative ability, build and apply their knowledge of art concepts, and enhance their aesthetic awareness. Students will be presented with opportunities to enrich their understanding of art heritage and art influences on contemporary living and thinking. Studio work may be supplemented with field trips, artist visits, audio/visual programs, etc. A Sketchbook is required.
ART LEVEL II
0606
1.0 Credit
Creating & Experiencing
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Department:
Art
Sub-Cluster:
Fine Arts
Prerequisite:
ART LEVEL I
Description:
CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None
The goals of Art I are continued in Art II. Art II is studio (lab) oriented. Art II allows for continuation of experiences in the area of drawing, painting, ceramics, (hand building) graphics/printmaking, design, sculpture and a variety of craft media. The course provides an opportunity for students to further develop their creative ability, their understanding of art concepts and their aesthetic awareness. Students will be given opportunities to enhance their knowledge of their heritage. Studio work may be supplemented with field trips, artist visits, audio/visual programs, etc. A Sketchbook is required.
Enrollment limited to one Art class per semester.
INDEPENDENT STUDY ART
3300
1.0 Credit
Creating & Experiencing
11th Grade
12th Grade
Department:
Art
Sub-Cluster:
Fine Arts
Prerequisite:
ART LEVEL I & II
Description:
CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None
Description:Originality and creativity will be required. 4 quarter projects where subject matter and materials/mediums will be chosen by the student with teacher approval. This course is for Art III or IV level students and follows the same curriculum. A Sketchbook is required.
