PRINCIPLES OF ART, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY & 

COMMUNICATIONS 
Level 1 - 9th Grade 
Course: 8500.R(Y) - Credit: 1.0 Elective Credit 

Careers in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster require a 
creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong 

academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication. Students will be 
provided an opportunity to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career 
opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those 

opportunities. This course allows students to develop knowledge and skills related to information 
management, presentation, animation, video technology, printing and desktop publishing. 

Recommended Prerequisites: Touch System Data Entry or digital application skills assessment. 
  

AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION I 
Level 2 - 10th Grade 
Course: 8264.HTDL(Y) - Credit: 1.0 Elective Credit 

Careers in audio and video technology and film production span all aspects of the audio/video 
communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and 
skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career 

Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on 
pre-production, production, and post-production audio and video products. 

Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Art, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications.     

  

DIGITAL AUDIO TECHNOLOGY I 

Level 3 - 11th-12th Grade 
Course: 8551.R000.Y - Credit: 1.0 Elective Credit 

Digital Video and Audio design will support student learning with the application of academic 
knowledge and skills in audio and video projects. Students will analyze and summarize the history 
and evolution of audio and video production fields. Students will also identify critical elements in 

the pre-production stage, including design procedures, timeline development, technology 

specifications, scripting techniques, and budgeting procedures; analyze script and storyboard 
development process for a successful production; identify equipment, crew, and cast 

requirements for a scripted production; and understand the casting or audition process. During 
this course ethical decisions and compliance with laws regarding the use of technology in audio 
and video production will be studied. 

Prerequisites: A/V Production I 

  

AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION II 

Level 4 - 12th Grade 
Course: 8270.H(Y) - Credit: 1.0 Elective Credit 

In addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, 
Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to 
develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on pre-production, production, 

and post-production products. 

Prerequisites: Audio/Video Production I