Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications

The Arts, A/V Technology and Communications (AAVTC) Career Cluster focuses on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Careers in the AAVTC career cluster require a creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication.
Please view course guide for pre-requisites and additional course information.
Areas of Study
Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts
The Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with designing or creating graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. This program of study may also include exploration into designing clothing and accessories, and creating special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media, for use in computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts courses within the Arts, A/V Technology and Communications (AAVTC) program of study are offered at the following campuses:
Canyon High School
Canyon Lake High School
Davenport High School
Memorial Early College High School
Pieper High School
Smithson Valley High School

Digital Communications
The Digital Communications program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with the production of audio and visual media formats for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures. This program of study may also include exploration into operating machines and equipment to record sound and images, such as microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment.
Digital Communications courses within the Arts, A/V Technology and Communications (AAVTC) program of study are offered at the following campuses:
Canyon High School
Canyon Lake High School
Davenport High School
Pieper High School
Smithson Valley High School