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Career Cluster:
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.


Cluster Resources
Sequence of Courses
Core Standards:
Assignment Code
Course Titles
(Select course to view standards)
Certification Requirements
*denotes authorizations that are no longer issued, but continue to make educators properly certified for the assignment
Career Cluster Foundational Courses
10004 Workplace Technology Skills Any certified CTE teacher
22101 Leadership and Service Any certified CTE teacher
22152 Employability Any certified CTE teacher
22151 Career Exploration All certified teachers or certified school counselor
Career Cluster or Pathway Courses
11001 Introduction to Arts, A/V Technology & Communication Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
*Multimedia
*Graphic Design
19000 MS Family and Consumer Sciences Education & Training Cluster Endorsement
Hospitality & Tourism Cluster Endorsement
Human Services Cluster Endorsement
FACS Endorsement
*FACS Education
Pathway Courses
11056 Digital Music Production Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
Audiovideo Technology & Film Pathway Endorsement
*Multimedia
05162 Visual Media Design Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement; Visual Arts Pathway Endorsement
10101 Network Technology Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Networking Systems & Information Support Pathway Endorsement
Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
*Computer Science (K-12)
11155 Graphic Design I Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement; Information Technology Cluster Endorsement; Web & Digital Communication Pathway Endorsement; *K12 Classroom Technology; *K12 Educational Technology
10201 Web Development Information Technology Cluster Endorsement; Web & Digital Communications Pathway Endorsement; Arts, AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement; K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement; K-12 Classroom Technology Endorsement
10202 Advanced Web Development Information Technology Cluster Endorsement; Web & Digital Communications Pathway Endorsement; Arts, AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement; K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement; K-12 Classroom Technology Endorsement
10203 Multimedia Design Arts AV Technology & Communication Cluster Endorsement
Visual Arts Pathway Endorsement
Audiovideo Technology & Film Pathway Endorsement
Business Management & Administration Cluster Endorsement
Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Web & Digital Communication Pathway Endorsement
Sales, Merchandising & Marketing Research Support Pathway Endorsement
Marketing Cluster Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
*Multimedia
10207 Digital Animation Arts AV Technology & Communication Cluster Endorsement
Visual Arts Pathway Endorsement
Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Web & Digital Communication Pathway Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*K-12 Educational Technology
*Multimedia
11054 Photography I Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
Visual Arts Pathway Endorsement
*Multimedia
11103 Broadcast Technology Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
Journalism & Broadcasting Pathway Endorsement
K-12 Classroom Technology
*Multimedia
*K-12 Educational Technology
11106 Journalistic Design Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement; Visual Arts Pathway Endorsement; *K12 Classroom Technology; *K12 Educational Technology; *Multimedia
11052 Photography II Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
Visual Arts Pathway Endorsement
*Multimedia
11151 Media Production Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement; Visual Arts Pathway Endorsement; *K12 Classroom Technology; *K12 Educational Technology; *Multimedia
11153 Digital Production for Entertainment Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement; Visual Arts Pathway Endorsement; *K12 Classroom Technology; *K12 Educational Technology; *Multimedia
11154 Graphic Design II Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement; Information Technology Cluster Endorsement; Web & Digital Communications Pathway Endorsement; *K12 Classroom Technology; *K12 Educational Technology Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement; Information Technology Cluster Endorsement; Web & Digital Communications Pathway Endorsement; *K12 Classroom Technology; *K12 Educational Technology
11160 Production Technology Arts AV Technology Cluster Endorsement; Visual Arts Pathway Endorsement
17106 Electronics Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
Information Technology Cluster Endorsement
Networking Systems & Information Support Pathway Endorsement
Manufacturing Cluster Endorsement
STEM Cluster Endorsement
Engineering & Robotics Pathway Endorsement
*7-12 Technology Education
*Electronics
19201 Fashion Design Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
Visual Arts Pathway Endorsement
FACS Endorsement
*Family and Consumer Science Education
19205 Interior Design I Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
Visual Arts Pathway Endorsement
FACS Endorsement
*Family and Consumer Science Education
19206 Interior Design II Arts AV Technology & Communications Cluster Endorsement
Visual Arts Pathway Endorsement
FACS Endorsement
*Family and Consumer Science Education
Capstone Experiences
80018 Youth Internships All Certified Teachers
80019 Senior Experience All certified teachers or certified school counselor
80026 Entrepreneurship Experience All certified teachers or certified school counselor
22104 Service Learning 7th-12th grade certified teacher or certified school counselor
80020 Youth Apprenticeship All certified teachers or certified school counselor


Questions? Contact Tracia Rentsch at (605) 220-6612.