Arts, Entertainment & Design Pathway

What We’re All About

The Arts Entertainment and Design Pathway exposes students to a wide range of artistic fields and projects that center youth voice and experience. An emphasis on media and studio arts prepares students to be creators, innovators, and collaborators in the dynamic world of arts production.  By learning critical inquiry, technical skills, and storytelling, AED students are poised to explore both art making and careers such as graphic, UX/UI design, Animation, and film production. This Pathway seeks to position all students as active agents of change in an interconnected community and world.

The AED Pathway includes industry-aligned experiences with guidance from community partners in design, film, animation, and visual arts. 

Course Sequence

Arts, Entertainment & Design Pathway 

• 10th Grade: Art Design Foundations

  Art Design Foundations:  This project-based course introduces entry-level design techniques, concept building, visual/commercial art production, and career exploration. Students will work on projects that involve designing, building, creating, performing, or connecting. Introduction to Art and Design is the first in a high school series that prepares students for intermediate Visual/Commercial Art and Media Design courses. Topics include Elements of Art, Principles of Design, technical skills, and career exploration. Students will also build a digital portfolio and artist statements.

   

  11th Grade: Multimedia Arts  

  Multimedia Arts:  An introductory course for students interested in media production, including visual design, text, graphics, animation, audio, and video. Students will learn and apply design principles, critique film and digital media, and explore the historical, cultural, and technological aspects of compelling media. The course covers the full media production process—planning, creation, and distribution—and prepares students for video production.

   

  12th Grade: Advanced Multimedia Production

  
  Advanced Multimedia Production:  This course covers contemporary media practices in photography, animation, video/audio editing, film, broadcasting, game design, and more, using industry-standard tools. Through project-based work, students will design, create, critique, and present digital media, gaining an understanding of media as a communication tool. They'll create engaging, interactive experiences while developing a professional portfolio, preparing for careers or further education in the media industry.