DESIGN, COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA ACADEMY
A Design, Communications and Media Academy Endorsement on the High School Diploma will be awarded to students who complete the requirements of the academy.
P O T E N T I A L C A R E E R S
Coursework
○ Computer Design 1
○ Web Development & Social Media Management
○ Media Production 1
○ 3 additional strand-specific courses
Co-Curricular
Connection
○ Active involvement in at least one creative co-curricular activity
■ Clubs: Falls Creative, Yearbook, National Art Honor Society, FBLA
■ Events: Film Festival, Thassophobia
○ 2 field trips related to career or college post-secondary opportunities during 10th-12th grade, accompanied by a written reflection (submitted via Google Form)
Community Engagement
○ 2 Job Shadows (4+ hours each) during 10th-11th grade, accompanied by a written reflection (submitted via Google Form)
○ 20 hours of volunteer experience in a related field during 9th - 12th grade
■ Participation in groups/clubs related to this academy contributes to this total
○ Exit Interview with Advisor
○ Select One
■ AP Studio Art/2D Design - Design Strand
■ Media Production 3 - Media Strand
■ Falls Creative Designated Community Project
■ Employment through District Communications
○ 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 and will share final projects with the community in a public showcase event.
R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Capstone Experience
Design
Communication
Media
● Graphic Designer
● Advertising
● Illustrator
● Motion Graphics
● Photography
● Web Design
● Copywriter
● Journalist
● Public Relations
● Reporter
● Strategic Writing
● Web Developer
● Audio Production
● Digital Recording
● Music Editor
● Screenwriter
● Sound Engineering
● Video Production
