• Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premier Pro

• StartSafe: Preparing for Work-Based Learning

Work-Based Learning opportunities may include:

• Internship - gain hands-on experience by interning within a marketing/media department with a local organization, production company, or broadcast station (note: Leander ISD hires students annually for the Video Production Crew at Bible, Gupton, and Monroe stadiums)

• Job Shadow - spend a day or more observing a camera operator, editor, sound engineer, director or producer

• School-Based Enterprise - participate in campus broadcast program or take on A/V projects for your school or local community

• Volunteer - volunteer to support A/V set-up, live-streaming, sound recording, lighting, etc. for local organizations and events; consider schools, religious organizations, theatre/performing arts centers, or local festivals/concerts

• Competitions - while not direct work experiences, participating in SkillsUSA competitions can involve development of practical skills and simulated real-world scenarios (ex: Digital Cinema Production)

• Mentorship - seek out mentorship from professionals for feedback/guidance as you develop your portfolio of projects

• Field Trips and Guest Speakers - gain understanding of a variety of career paths and insight into the industry from professionals