Arts, A/V Tech & Communication Pathway
The Arts, A/V Tech and Communications Pathway is designed for students who are interested in creative expression and enjoy hands-on learning. Courses in any one of the four strands included in this Pathway provide students with the opportunity to gain the knowledge, aptitudes, skill and technique required for success in the field. Choices within the Pathway allow for individualized focus. Students in the Arts, A/V Tech and Communication Pathway select ONE of the following concentrations:
- Performing Arts: The Performing Arts Pathway is designed for students who wish to share their creative expression through music, theater, and dance. Students in this Pathway learn to play instruments or sing, act and/or direct for live audiences and/or in recording studios.
- Communication: The Communication Pathway is designed for students who have an interest in the effective communication of information through such avenues as journalism, public relations, broadcasting, or linguistics.
- Visual & Digital Arts: The Visual and Digital Arts Pathway is designed for students interested in self-expression through a variety of artistic disciplines. Within the Pathway, students gain contextual and technical knowledge and skills, as well as exploring potential careers within the visual and digital arts. Students will create a professional portfolio to showcase their work.
Required Pathway Elements:
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JSRHS Course Map:
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Coursework:
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Recommended Year
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12
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SOC101 or SOC 110
World Cultures & Geography (1 credit)
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SOC201 or SOC 210
Western Civilization (1 credit)
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SOC220 Civics or SOC221
We the People/Honors Civics (0.5 credit)
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SOC303A Economics (0.5 credit)
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ENG/SOC302 American Studies
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SOC550 AP US History and ENG560/ENG550 AP English (2 credits)
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ENG420 Senior English Seminar (1 credit) or
ENG570 College Composition (1 credit) (college credit available)
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Foreign Language (3 years; 4 if linguistics is focus)
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Electives: (Please note: Not all courses run annually)
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Performing Arts
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ENG431A Shakespeare (0.5 credit)
THR102 Acting I (0.5 credit)
THR108 Technical Theater I (0.5 credit)
THR208 Technical Theater II (0.5 credit)
THR202 Directing (0.5 credit)
THR205 Improv (0.5 credit)
MUS103 Songwriting (0.5 credit)
MUS105 Concert Band (1 credit)
MUS106 Stage Band (0.5 credit)
MUS110 Concert Chorus (1 credit)
MUS111 Select Chorus (0.5 credit)
MUS113 Introduction to Singing (0.5 credit)
MUS120 Guitar I; MUS 121 Piano I &/or MUS 122 Drumming (0.5 credit each)
MUS 220 Guitar II &/or MUS 221 Piano II (0.5 credit each)
MUS300 What’s on Your Playlist?: A study of Music in US Popular Culture (0.5 credit)
MUS540A Advanced Music Seminar (0.5 credit)
Theater & Film: Acting Pathway, and Production & Design Pathway courses - CRTC
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Communication
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ENG404A Film Studies (.5 credit)
Global Studies Travel (0.25-0.5 credit)
OAP901 Peer Leadership Training (1 credit)
MUS103 Songwriting (0.5 credit)
World Language (1.0 credit/year)
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Visual & Digital Arts
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FA103 Creative Art & Design (0.5 credit)
FA110 2D Art & Design (0.5 credit)
FA112 3D Art & Design (0.5 credit)
FA104 Ceramics I (0.5 credit)
FA115 Drawing (0.5 credit)
FA116 Painting (0.5 credit)
FA202 Photography I (0.5 credit)
FA207 Graphic Arts & Design (0.5 credit)
FA208 Ceramics II: Advanced Studies in Clay (0.5 credit)
FA210 Glassworks (0.5 credit)
FA301 Advanced Drawing & Painting (1 credit)
FA304 Digital Art & Photography (0.5 credit)
FA307 Photography II (0.5 credit)
FA550 AP Studio Art: The Drawing Portfolio (1 credit)
Graphic Design & Creative Media courses - CRTC
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Other Pathway Requirements:
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Job-shadow and/or internship*
*May be fulfilled by taking OAP903 Career Exploration Internship, OAP910 Career Pathways Explorations, and/or through the ELO/WBL process.
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Related JSR extracurricular activities:
- Theater/Drama/International Thespian Society
- Art Club/National Art Honor Society
- Photography Club
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
- Yearbook
