WHAT IS CTE?

CTE Stands for Career Technical Education

Career technical education (CTE) provides students and adults with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers and develop skills they will use throughout their careers.

-Carlifornia Department of Education

CTE pathways are completed as groups of 2-3 classes that seek to give students industry sector specific work experience and knowledge. Within these classes students will:

Collaborate with industry professionals to further their mastery of the work field they study.
Use up-to-date technology in class to become familiar with modern trends and practices.
Gather real-world work experience to equip every student for college and career.
Build portfolio's to booster their occupational skill set
Develop mastery of essential skills needed in the workplace

WHY CTE?

Career technical education provides a unique vocational training embedded directly into student's high school schedule. These classes do not require special scheduling, and typically meet your A-G requirements to meet University Admission Requirements as well as a CTE pathway completion certificate to bolster your academic and professional resume.

THE CTE MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT PATHWAY AT DHS

This pathway is made up of two classes:

Digital Photography
Graphic Design (capstone.)

This means that students must complete Digital Photography first, and Graphic Design second. Upon completion of both classes, students will receive A pathway completion certificate.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many classes are in this pathway?

There are two classes in the Entertainment and Media Pathway. Digital Photography must be taken first and then Graphic design as the capstone course.

Are the classes in the entertainment and Media pathway A-G approved?

Yes! These classes meet the requirements of university admissions.

Do these classes require special scheduling, such as coming before or after school, or additional paperwork?

No! The classes in this pathway will be embedded directly into your regular high school bell schedule. No extra fuss!

Will I receive college credits for taking these classes?

Unfortunately, these classes do not offer dual enrollment credits for colleges.

What do I get from finishing this pathway?

You will receive a certificate of completion when you pass both classes within the pathway. This certificate acts as an incredible portfolio booster for your resume. It validates that you spent two academic years gathering industry-sector work experience and know-how!

What is an industry sector?

An industry sector is the work-related field the pathway works within. For example, the industry sector the DHS Art CTE pathway studies is Media and Entertainment.

PROGRAM STANDARDS :

Click here for the CTE Entertainment and Media Pathway Standards

Click here for the CTE Anchor Standards

Digital Photography

Digital Photography highlights the experience of the modern photography business from a deep dive into art theory, compositional studies, use of proper angles, lighting, editing, portfolio development, as well as personal branding and marketing strategies. We meet state standards as we progress through a series of project-driven modules that culminate with a broad portfolio of photographs, art-specific writing, and hands-on job experience.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Graphic design begins where photography leaves off. Graphic design focuses on offering students authentic design experience including photoshop image altering and enhancing, clothing design, animation sequences, color theory, logo design, personal branding, marketing strategies, mock interviews, web design, and design knowledge, trends, and know-how.

To view modules, work samples, all assignments, pacing, and standards for Graphic Design, go to the "Graphic Design" tab found in the website menu.