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Fine & Applied Arts

Innovator's Studio

Credits:
5
Meeting Time

Q3: 12:45 - 2:15

Course Description

This is a semester long personalized, self-directed course that will allow learners to have ownership of path and product. Learners will begin by developing their learning pathway with the help of one or more Futures Lab advisors and community mentors.  Learner projects will align with student choice and will be designed to impact the world beyond the classroom walls.

Graduation Requirement

School-Based Enterprise

Credits:
5
Course Description

This highly experiential course explores creativity and innovation while also focusing on all facets of starting and managing a school-based enterprise. Focus will include writing a business plan, holding interviews, and establishing operating policies and procedures. Building a solid framework of work-based learning for the student. Learner projects will align with student choice and will be designed to impact the world beyond the classroom walls.

Graduation Requirement

Foundations of Design, Multimedia Arts, & Digital Communications (Audio Production)

Credits:
5
Course Description

Students are introduced to the variety of programs and occupations in the arts, audio/video technology, and communications systems. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities.

Graduation Requirement
Pathway

Digital Audio Technology A & B (Audio Production)

Credits:
10
Course Description

Digital Audio Technology I is designed to provide students interested in audio production careers such as audio for radio and television broadcasting, audio for video and film, audio for animation and game design, music production and live sound, and additional opportunities and skill sets. Digital Audio Technology I does not replace Audio/Video Production courses but is recommended as a single credit, co-curricular course with an audio production technical emphasis. This course can also be paired with Digital Media. Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the audio industry with a technical emphasis on production and critical-listening skills.

Graduation Requirement
Pathway
PSD does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, age or disability in access or admission to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.