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	The Digital Communications pathway equips students to learn the fundamentals and techniques required for the audio and visual media formats of broadcasting, advertising, video production, filmmaking, and streaming platforms. This magnet pathway is expanded to teach camerawork, editing, publishing, and promoting quality content, leading to the utilization of standard industry tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop to develop student skills. With the mastering of technical skills in tandem with the art of visual storytelling, graduates can pursue interests in television, cinema, and YouTube stardom. The Digital Communications Pathway teaches students soft and technical abilities required for video production roles. Students gain exposure to careers ranging from camera operator, audio or video technician, film and video editors, video producer, and video director. Our interactive courses provide practical experience, positioning graduates to pursue postsecondary education aligning with this pathway. By establishing an overview of the video creation process and developing core competencies, the Digital Communications Pathway allows students to develop their interests and establish a successful career in the advanced video industry. Digital Communications CurriculumWith a focus on the art of storytelling, Digital Communications students can enroll in Principles of Arts, Audio/Video, and Communications or Audio/Video Production I course to establish techniques applicable to broadcasting, advertising, video production, filmmaking, and online platforms. 
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	Digital Communications CourseworkCertification Options: Adobe Certified Professional** course offered at DATA Middle as well as DATA High School for graduation credit 
 ^ Counts as a Fine Arts Credit
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	Video ProductionsPrograms used: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, and iMovie 6656Principles of Art, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications** 6731Audio Video Production I 6741 or 6742Audio Video Production II OR Audio Video Production + Lab 
 (2 credits - 2 periods)6761Practicum in Video Production 
 (2 credits - 2 periods)
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	Beyond Graduation
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	Video Production Opportunities:Paired with the soft and technical skills that are essential in the video industry, students are equipped for their future after graduation. Whether a camera operator, audio or video technician, video editor, or director, the Digital Communications Pathway opens doors to diverse career opportunities. With postsecondary opportunities including associate, bachelors, masters, and even doctoral degrees, the field is limitless. 
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	Video Productions
 Video editing
 Videographer
 Cinematographer
 Director
 Camera Operator
 Editing
 Producer
 Production Assistant
 Location manager
 Screenwriter
 Audio technician
 Executive ProducerArt Director
 Film Editor
 Boom Operator
 Animator
 Makeup Artist
 Sound engineer
 Technician
 Costume designer
 Production Designer
 Line producer
 Photographer
 Key grip
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