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The CREATIVE Academy
DESIGN+MEDIA=COMMUNICATION
A Design and Media Academy Endorsement on the High School diploma will be awarded to students who complete the requirements of the academy.
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Coursework
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Introduction to Digital Media-REQUIRED COURSE
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Graphic Design 1 -REQUIRED COURSE
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Media Production 1 -REQUIRED COURSE
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+3 additional strand-specific courses [see grid below]
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Co-Curricular Connection
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2 field trips related to career or college post-secondary opportunities during 10th-12th grade, accompanied by a written reflection (submitted via Google Form)
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Active involvement in at least one creative co-curricular activity
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Falls Creative, Yearbook, FBLA Reg/State
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Community Engagement
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2 Job Shadows (4+ hours each) during 10th-12th grade, accompanied by a written reflection (submitted via Google Form)
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20 hours of volunteer experience in a related field during 9th - 12th grade
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Participation in groups/clubs related to this academy contributes to this total
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Capstone Experience (12th grade)
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Select One
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AP Art & Design 2D Design- Design & Communication Strand
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Media Production 3- Media & Communication Strand
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Falls Creative or District - One Year Project/ Program
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The capstone experience will provide opportunities to apply skills and concepts in a problem-based extensive project. In addition, students will create an electronic career portfolio [webpage] and will share final projects with the community in a public showcase event
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Exit Survey and Interview with Academy Manager
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P O T E N T I A L C A R E E R S
Design & Communication
Media & Communication
● Audio Production
● Digital Recording
● Music Editor
● Screenwriter
● Sound Engineering
● Video Production
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Graphic Designer
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Advertising
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Motion Graphics
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Photography
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Web Design
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Digital Illustrator
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