Overview

The Arts, Media, and Communication Program provides students the opportunity to explore the world of graphic and digital design, multimedia platforms and instruments, and video production. Students will fine tune artists skills at each phase of the program and create a professional portfolio to showcase their amazing work. Students are provided with knowledge of industry level equipment, materials, and processes that are necessary for a post secondary pathway (college and/or career).

Learn more about possible careers and majors

Did You Know?

1/3 of CTE Students can earn college credit and/or industry certiﬁcation through CTE¹
CTE Graduates earn signiﬁcantly more than those who majored in academic ﬁelds²
6 in 10 Students plan to pursue a career related to the CTE area they explored in high school.³
CTE Graduates with technical or applied science associates degrees out-earn bachelor’s degree holders by $11,000.⁴

Interactive Media Production

(3-year pathway)

The Interactive Media Production (IMP) program includes a strong foundation in arts and communication with particular emphasis on design, graphic and media communications, interactive technologies, and project development. Students will complete one foundation course (Principles of Art, Media and Communication), two advanced courses (Interactive Media Design I & II), and the Capstone. Interactive Media Production students gain experience in website development, computer graphics, digital media production, and project management. During the capstone course, students will develop a portfolio of their work and an opportunity to test for at least one of Adobe Creative Suite certifications. Graduates may also earn articulated college credit. Recommended Electives: AP Studio Art, Drawing, AP Studio 2D or 3D Design.

Courses

Beginning Grade Level: 10th

Programs Location(s)

*Boundary Students Only

Possible Certifications

Introduction to Graphic Communication,
Digital File Preparation
Digital Production Printing
Advertising and Designs

Possible Majors

Communications
Graphic Design
Journalism
Marketing
Animation

Possible Careers

Journalist
Broadcast and Sound Engineer
Graphic Designer
Advertising Manager
Writer and Author
Photojournalist
Public Relations Specialist
TV Camera Operator
Producer, Director
News Anchor, Reporter
Digital Animator
Game Designer
Pre Press Technician
Digital Pre-Press Operator
Screen Press Operator
File Line Supervisor
Web fed Press Operator

Program Contact Information

Kenyatta Lewis-White, M.Ed., Program Coordinator
kenyatta.lewiswhite@pgcps.org

Department of Career and Technical Education
Green Valley Administrative Offices
2215 Chadwick Street
Temple Hills, MD 20748

Phone: (301) 817-0320
Fax: (301) 637-4452

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1 Source: My College Options®/ACTE research study (2016). National sample includes 40,192 high school CTE students., 2 Jacobson and Mokher, Florida Study of Career and Technical Education, 2014, as cited in the 2014 National Assessment of CTE Final Report, 3 NRCCUA® and ACTE 2016, 4 Schneider 2013, College Measures