3 Arts, A/V Technology & Communications          
                                                                         Plan of Study
Sub-Pathways: Audio and Video Technologies Pathway; Printing Technologies Pathway; Visual Arts Pathway; Performing Arts Pathway; Journalism and Broadcasting Pathway; Telecommunications Technologies Pathway.
High School
 
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English 9 or Freshman Honors English  Speech and Journalistic Writing  American Literature and Advanced Writing or Writers’ Studio  Contemporary Literature or Classical Literature and Media Experiences
Algebra 1 (or Geometry) Geometry (or Algebra 2) Algebra 2 (Pre-Calculus or Discrete Math) Discrete Math, Pre-Calculus or AP Statistics (or AP Calculus)
Molecular Biology  Chemistry  Physics  Advanced Chemistry or AP Chemistry
American Studies II  Contemporary American History or Historical Viewpoints  World Cultures or Psychology   Economics or Sociology and American Government 
Lifetime Fitness Education PE/Health PE/Health PE/Health
Computer Applications I      
Electives
 
World Languages: In our global society, taking multiple years of a World Language is highly recommended for all post-secondary endeavors and is a requirement for many colleges. 
Related High School Electives: Supplementary materials including the student ‘Course Guide’ showing elective course offerings that relate to each career cluster are available in the schools and on the district web site at: http://www.davenport.k12.ia.us/students.asp
Sample Focused Elective Sequences: With the diverse array of career opportunities available under each career cluster, there is no one right combination of elective course offerings. Students, in conjunction with parents, counselors and other caring adults must determine what is right for them. More details can be found at: http://davenportschools.org/curriculum/ACP/Foc_El.pdf 
Sample Career-Focused Elective Sequences Follow:
Computer Graphics: Computer Graphics & Design 0.5; Advanced Computer Graphics 0.5; Choose 3 units from the following: Fundamentals of Web Design I - 0.5; Introduction to Engineering Design 1.0; Computer Graphics Printing 1.0; Information Technology 1.0; Media Experiences 0.5; Photography 0.5; Advanced Photography 0.5 
Professional Artist Careers: Art Foundations 0.5; Drawing 0.5; Claywork 0.5; Choose 3 units from the following: Painting 0.5; Sculpture 0.5; Photography 0.5; Advanced Photography 0.5; Advanced Placement Two-Dimensional Art 1.5; Operating a Small Business 0.5; Principles of Accounting 0.5
Instrumental Music-Related Careers: Fundamentals of Music 1.0; Choose at least 3 credits from the following: Freshman/9th Band 1.0; 1st Band 10-12 - 1.0; 2nd Band 10-12 - 1.0; 9th-12th Band 1.0 (Bands may be repeated.); individual lessons 
Voice Music-Related Careers: Fundamentals of Music 1.0; Choose at least 3 credits from the following: Concert Chorale 1.0; Varsity Chorus 1.0; Show Choir 1.0; Chamber Singers 1.0 (Courses may be repeated.) 
Orchestra Music-Related Careers: Fundamentals of Music 1.0; Choose at least 3 credits from the following: Freshman Orchestra 1.0; 1st Orchestra 10th-12th - 1.0; 2nd Orchestra 10th-12th - 1.0; 9th-12th Orchestra 1.0 (Courses may be repeated.); individual lessons
Work in Progress
Post-
Secondary
 
Black Hawk College Clinton, Muscatine and Scott  Community Colleges Iowa State University
www.bhc.eud q     Graphic Arts & Printing Communications www.iastate.edu.
Broadcasting                                  Journalism q     Graphic Arts Technology Diploma Apparel Merchandising, Design, Production
Interior Design   q     Press Operations  Teacher Education - Music K-12
Speech                                           Web Developer                           q     Press Operations Diploma Dance Theatre
Music Performance: Instrumental, Vocal q     Interior Design Graphic Design Studio Arts
Music Therapy                      Visual communication                         q     Fine Arts:  Art, Music, & Drama Performing Arts Interior Design
Sign Language Interpreter                 Theatre q     Journalism & Communications Music
      Journalism & Communications 
Post-
Secondary
 
Kaplan University University of Northern Iowa Augustana College
www.kaplan.edu www.uni.edu www.augustana.edu  
Communications Textiles and Design Art & Art History
Technical Writing Interior Design Music  
Multimedia & Animation Art School of Music Theatre  
Web Development Communication Studies Theatre    
           
Kirkwood Community College Western Illinois University University of Iowa
www.kirkwood.edu www.wiu.edu www.uiowa.edu
Art   Applied Music Art & Art History
Communications   Art Cinema & Comparative Literature
Journalism   Broadcasting Communication Studies
Media Arts   Communication Studies Creative Writing
Multimedia & Animation   Graphic Communication Dance
Music   Journalism Journalism & Mass Communication
Graphic Communications   Music: Business & Therapy Music
Interior Design   Theatre Theatre Arts
Photography   Theatre - Musical  
Theatre          
Web Design & Development   Indian Hills Community College St. Ambrose University
    www.indianhills.edu www.sau.edu
    Art & Design Art Education
    Graphic Design Fine Arts
    Mass Media/Journalism Graphic Design
    Music Journalism
    Photography Media Studies
    Organizational Communication Music
    Theatre Radio & Television
        Theatre  
Career Enhancement
Options
 
Work-based Learning Options Short-Term Training Options
q     Job-Shadowing: q     Adobe Photoshop Photography
q     Internship/Mentorship: q     Telecommunications Protocol
q     On-The-Job Training: Work in Progress
q     Desktop Publishing
  q     Web Design 
  q     Floral Design 
  q     Creative Writing
  q     Theater Set Design 
Parent/Guardian: Please sign and return this document indicating that you are aware of your student's career cluster interest and have reviewed the courses recommended for this particular cluster. These are only recommendations. Students will be able to customize their Academic Career Plans to best meet their postsecondary and career goals. 
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