In this course sequence, students are introduced to the craft, technology and business of broadcasting. They study mass media, history, licensing requirements, broadcast journalism, programming, sales and marketing, engineering, surveys and research and other broadcasting departmental duties and consequent occupational opportunities. Students learn how radio fits into the larger context of mass media, will review the history of radio and other broadcasting and webcasting and other digital media, will become familiar with FCC rules and regulations, broadcast journalism, research and programming and digital recording. 

Course numbers: HCT2295, HCT2296, HCT2297, HCT2451 (and more)

Schools Offering: Nathan Hale HS

Students explore all aspects of graphic design produce deliverables that convey messages and persuade viewers. Students use industry-standard software to create posters, brochures, logos, and other digital and print media. Students explore current trends in graphic production and will develop their own artistic style.  Students are provided with opportunities to make direct connections to careers as working artists. Course content includes portfolio development, guest speakers from arts industries, and development of professional responsibility skills. 

Course numbers: MPC5304, HTC2543 & HCT2544; CFA2543 & CFA2544 

Credentials: CTE Dual Credit

Classes Offered: Nathan Hale HS, Cleveland HS, The Center School, Lincoln HS, West Seattle HS

An introductory class for students interested in exploring production techniques associated with graphic arts, web, photography, animation and videography. Students will work individually and in groups to create a wide variety of projects demonstrating their achievements in understanding processes of the media used and creative techniques for future application in school, business or personal use.

Course Numbers: HCT4645, CFA 4645

Schools Offering: Alan T. Sugiyama HS, Nathan Hale HS, West Seattle HS

Description: Photography is designed to explore photography as a method of creative visual communication. Students in this course learn basic camera operations and principles of photography such as photo composition, lighting, exposure, and editing. This course may be cross-credited for Fine Arts.  

Course numbers: HCT2536 & HCT2537; CFA2536 & CFA2537

Credentials: CTE Dual Credit Available at Highline College

Classes Offered: Franklin HS, The Center School, Nathan Hale HS, Garfield HS, Ballard HS, Roosevelt HS, West Seattle HS, Lincoln HS, West Seattle HS, Chief Sealth HS

Recording Arts course sequence prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of sound recordings as finished products or as components of film, broadcast, live, or mixed media productions. Includes instruction in sound equipment operation and maintenance; music, dialogue, and sound effects recording; soundtrack editing; dubbing and mixing; sound engineering; tape, disk, and CD production; digital recording and transmission; amplification and modulation; and working with producers, editors, directors, artists, and production managers. 

Course numbers: HCT4100, HCT4101 

Credentials: CTE Dual Credit at Shoreline College

Schools Offering: The Center School, Cleveland HS

In this course, students will gain a wide variety of digital media production skills and begin developing their own Media Arts portfolio. Students will learn the principles of graphic design, website design, animation, audio production, and video production with an emphasis on real-world projects. 

Course numbers: WCT4640, WCT4641, WCT4642, WCT4643, WCT4695 (Summer Only, intro class)

Credentials: CTE Dual Credit

This introductory course teaches the fundamentals of creatively and effectively communicating visual stories through the lens of a video camera, including critical media analysis. Students collaborate while learning the video production process: pre-production (planning, developing ideas, and identifying resources), production(lighting, composition, and audio recording techniques), and post-production (editing with graphics, sound, and visual effects). Types of productions may include narrative, documentary, news, informational, and experimental. This course may be cross-credited for Fine Arts.  

Course numbers: HCT2452, CFA2452, HCT2453, CFA2453, HCT2454, CFA2454, HCT2455, CFA HCT2455 

Credentials: CTE Dual Credit at Shoreline College

Schools Offering: Ballard HS, Chief Sealth HS, Garfield HS