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Arts, A/V Technology & Communications - Coursework and Careers

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Individuals pursing a career in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications cluster are offered 2 different avenues of concentration.  Careers in the Performing Arts, Visual Arts or certain aspects of Journalism, Broadcasting and Film require courses and activities that challenge students' creative talents, while careers in Audio-Video Communications Technology, Telecommunications or Printing Technology require strong backgrounds in computer and electronic-based technology and a solid foundation in math and science.  In addition, the creative aspects of this cluster are rapidly merging with the technological, making it even more challenging

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Career Pathways Career Choices Tips for Successful Planning
  • Audio and Video Technology and Film
  • Printing Technology
  • Visual Arts
  • Performing Arts
  • Journalism and Broadcasting
  • Telecommunications
  • Actor-Actress
  • Video Producer
  • Journalist
  • Audio Engineer
  • Telecommunications Technologist
  • Printing/Graphics Technologist
  • Take placement testing at MCC in March/April of Junior year.
  • Take ACT/SAT in spring semester of junior year of high school.
  • Meet annually with high school guidance counselor or MCC academic advisor or call (815) 479-7565.

 

Suggested Coursework

Grade English/
Language Arts		 Mathematics Science Social Science Career Related
Electives
Fresh.
  • English I
  • Honors English I
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra I (H)
  • Geometry Trad & Blended
  • Geometry (H) Trad & Blended
  • Algebra II (H) Trad & Blended
  • Conceptual Physics
  • Conceptual Physics (H)
  • Global Studies
  • AP World History
  • AP Human Geography
  • Essential Technology
  • Design, Printing & Publishing
  • 3-D Animation & Game Design
  • Intro to News Media - Blended
  • Television Production
  • World of Fashion I - Blended
  • World of Fashion II - Blended
  • Basic 2-D
  • Basic 3-D
  • Freshman Mixed Chorus
  • Concert Band
  • Wind Ensemble
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Percussion Ensemble
  • Music History
  • Theatre I
  • Advanced Acting & Directing
  • Theatre Workshop
Soph.
  • English II
  • English II (H)
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra I (H) 
  • Geometry Trad & Blended
  • Geometry (H) Trad & Blended
  • Algebra II Trad & Blended
  • Algebra II (H) Trad & Blended
  • Pre-Calculus (H)
  •  Chemistry - Trad. & Blended
  • Chemistry (H) - Trad. & Blended
  • AP Physics I
  • American Government
  • AP US Government & Politics
  • AP European History
  • AP World History
  • AP Human Geography

 

  • Essential Technology
  • Design, Printing & Publishing
  • 3-D Animation & Game Design
  • Intro to News Media - Blended
  • News Media Prod: Newspaper
  • News Media Prod: Newspaper (H)
  • News Media prod: Yearbook
  • News Media Prod: Yearbook (H)
  • Television Production
  • Film & Literature
  • World of Fashion I - Blended
  • World of Fashion II - Blended
  • Basic 2-D
  • Basic 3-D
  • Two-Dimensional Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Ceramics I
  • Ceramics II
  • 3-D Design/Sculpture I
  • Digital Photography
  • Concert Choir
  • Treble Choir
  • Symphonic Band
  • Wind Ensemble
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Percussion Ensemble
  • Music History
  • Theatre I
  • Adv. Acting & Directing
  • Basic Woodworking Tech
  • Adv Woodworking Tech
  • Computer Assisted Drawing/CAD
  • Theatre Workshop

 
Jr.
  • English III - Trad.& Blended
  • English III (H)
  • AP English Language & Composition
  • AP English Literature & Composition

 
  • Geometry Trad & Blended
  • Algebra II - Trad. & Blended
  • Algebra II (H) Trad. & Blended
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Pre-Calculus (H)
  • Discrete Mathematics with Data Analysis
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP calculus BC
  • AP Statistics
  • Dual Credit College Algebra
  • Biology - Trad. & Blended
  • Biology (H)
  • Electronics
  • Botany
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics
  • AP Physics I
  • AP Physics C
  • US History - Trad. & Blended
  • AP US History - Trad. & Blended
  • AP US Government & Politics
  • AP European History
  • AP World History
  • AP Human Geography

 

  • Essential Technology
  • Design, Printing & Publishing
  • 3-D Animation & game Design
  • Intro to News Media - Blended
  • News Media Prod: Newspaper
  • News Media Prod: Newspaper (H)
  • News Media Prod: yearbook
  • News Media Prod: Yearbook (H)
  • Television Production
  • Film & Literature
  • World of Fashion I - Blended
  • World of Fashion II - Blended
  • Basic 2-D
  • Basic 3-D
  • Two-Dimensional Design
  • Adv Computer Graphics Sm I
  • Adv Computer Graphics Sm 2
  • Ceramics I
  • Ceramics II
  • 3-D Design/Sculpture I
  • Digital Photography
  • Advanced Art (H)
  • Concert Choir
  • Treble choir
  • Masters Singers
  • Symphonic Band
  • Wind Ensemble
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Percussion Ensemble
  • Music History
  • Theatre I
  • Adv Acting & Directing
  • Basic Woodworking Tech
  • Adv. Woodworking Tech
  • Computer Assisted Drawing-CAD
  • Advanced CAD
  • Theatre Workshop
  • PE - Dance
Sr.
  • English IV Alienation & Perception
  • English IV Responsibility & Engagement
  • AP English Language & Composition
  • AP English Literature & Composition
  • English IV Dual Credit S1/MCC ENG 151 Composition I - Blended
  • English IV Dual Credit S2/MCC ENG 152 Composition II - Blended
  • Algebra II Trad & Blended 
  • Pre Calculus
  • Pre-Calculus (H)
  • Discrete Mathematics with Data Analysis
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • Dual Credit College Algebra
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Electronics
  • Animal Science
  • Botany
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP Physics I
  • AP Physics C
                             
  • AP US Government & Politics
  • AP European History
  • AP World History
  • AP Human Geography

 

  • Essential Technology
  • Design, Printing & Publishing
  • 3-D Animation & Game Design
  • Intro to News Media - Blended
  • News Media Prod: Newspaper
  • News Media Prod: Newspaper (H)
  • News Media Prod: Yearbook
  • News Media Prod: Yearbook (H)
  • Television l Production
  • Film & Literature
  • World of Fashion I - Blended
  • World of Fashion II - Blended
  • Basic 2-D
  • Basic 3-D
  • Two-Dimensional Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Adv Computer Graphics Sm 1
  • Adv Computer Graphics Sm 2
  • Ceramics I
  • Ceramics II
  • 3-D Design/Sculpture I
  • Digital Photography
  • Advanced Art (H)
  • Concert Choir
  • Treble Choir
  • Masters Sinters
  • Symphonic Band
  • Wind Ensemble
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Percussion Ensemble
  • Music History
  • Theatre I
  • Adv Acting & Directing
  • Basic Woodworking Tech
  • Adv Woodworking Tech
  • Computer Assisted Drawing/CAD
  • Advanced CAD
  • MCC - Culinary Management Program
  • MCC - Digital Media
  • Sociology
  • History of Sports
  • Service in Action
  • Theatre Workshop
  • PE - Dance 1 & 2

 

Career Planning

Type of Degree Degree Names
Certificate Career and Technical Education Certificate
Associate's

Career and Technical Education Associate Degrees

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees are designed to prepare students for immediate employment.

 

Transfer Associate Degrees

Transfer degrees are designed to provide students with a strong general education foundation and prerequisite coursework for continued study at a four-year college or university.

 

Sample academic plans are provided for use by students who have decided on a major but not on an intended transfer school.

 

For students who have decided on a transfer school, transfer guides are provided, showing how courses apply to specific majors at many in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities.
Bachelor's

Art, Audio/Visual Technology and Communications

A few examples of baccalaureate majors related to this Career Cluster include the following:

  • Art
  • Broadcasting
  • Communication Studies
  • Dance
  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism
  • Media and Cinema
  • Music
  • Radio-Television
  • Theatre

There are many Illinois colleges and universities that offer programs in these areas of study. To see a full list, please refer to the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) website.