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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 two 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 counselor or MCC academic advisor or call (815) 479-7565.

 

Suggested Coursework

Grade English/
Language Arts		 Mathematics Science Social Science Career Related
Electives
Fresh.
  • Fresh. English
  • Algebra I
  • Geometry
  • Biology
  • Geoscience
  • Geography
  • OIT - Communication & Energy
  • Graphics/ Computer Graphics
  • OFCS - Fashion & Interior Design
  • Formatting
  • Bands: Concert/Jazz/ Percussion
  • Choirs: Men's/Women's
  • Guitar I
  • Art & Design Concepts:Ceramics/Drawing / Glass/Painting
  • World Language
Soph.
  • Soph. Comp.
  • Soph. Lit.
  • Geometry
  • Algebra II
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Geoscience
  • World History
 Any of the above plus:
  • Fashion Opportunities I & II
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Madrigals/Jazz Choir
  • Guitar II
  • Photography
  • AP Art History
Jr.
  • Junior English
  • Algebra II
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • US History (Constitution)
 Any of the above plus:
  • Graphic Occupations I
  • AP Music Theory
  • AP Art History
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Web Fundamentals
Sr.
  • English Electives
  • Film Studies
  • Speech
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Intro to Stats & Calculus
  • AP Calculus
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Biology
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Sociology
 Any of the above plus:
  • Consumer Ed
  • Graphic Occupations Capstone

 

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.