Nevada Department of EducationNevada Department of Education

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications

Overview

This Career Cluster® is focused on designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.

The Employability Skills for Career Readiness Standards must be an integrated component of all CTE course sequences.

Fashion, Textiles, and Design Program of Study with Complementary Course Standards

The Fashion, Textiles, and Design program provides students with an introduction to the fundamentals of fashion, design, and construction. Areas of study include individual image, psychological and social aspects of clothing, wardrobe planning, consumer decision-making, pattern and textile selection, construction techniques, handling and care techniques, the use and care of sewing equipment, clothing repair, and fashion-related occupations.

Graphic Design Program of Study with Complementary Course Standards

The Graphic Design program provides students with an introduction to the principles of creating graphic works. Areas of study include elements and principles of design, production aspects, legal and ethical issues, and portfolio development.

Multimedia Communications Program of Study with Complementary Course Standards

This program introduces students to various media technologies used in business of digital communications. Areas of study include elements and principles of design, media platforms, legal and ethical issues in project development, production tools and techniques, marketing concepts and social media, professional communications, and content creation. Practices incorporate an appreciation of alternative and culturally diverse perspectives essential in business communication.

Radio Production Program of Study with Complementary Course Standards

The Radio Production program provides students with the concepts and skills needed for radio broadcast production. Students learn on-air production techniques, news writing, sound gathering, and production operations through the platform of an internet radio station. Marketing and station promotion are also learned.

Theatre Technology Program of Study with Complementary Course Standards

The Theatre Technology program instructs students in the craft and technical skills of theatrical production. Instruction includes theatre safety, lighting, sound, set construction, scenic elements, and stage management.

Video Production Program of Study with Complementary Course Standards

The Video Production program provides students instruction in the various video production processes and techniques. Areas of study include camera operation, on-air program production, creative works, and video editing. Students will produce original video and live broadcast productions. Emphasis is placed on writing, pre-/post-production , editing techniques, and studio and engineering procedures.

Programs last offered SY 2022-23

Students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will complete the program sequence as stated in the 2021-22 CTE Course Catalog. The Level 3 course for students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will be offered through the 2024-25 school year.

Any materials needed to complete these courses may be requested by emailing cteinfo@doe.nv.gov.

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