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Media and Communication Arts

Pathways in Media and Communication Arts provide students with the opportunity to learn about the ever-growing array of new media forms.

Students who are interested in applying their artistic talent to practical real-world problems or who want to be a producer, director, journalist, website designer, video game programmer, or multimedia artist can explore their interests and find the right career path for them.

Media and Communication Arts Certifications Available

  • Adobe Certified Associate (Photoshop)
  • Adobe Premier
  • Adobe Flash
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • CISCO IT Essentials

Pathways

Broadcast Technology

Students in the Broadcast Technology pathway learn the fundamentals of working in front of the camera, as well as what goes on behind the scenes. Students write scripts, create public service announcements, design visual materials, participate in local and national competitions, and study broadcasting operations and management.

Digital Media

Students are introduced to the ever growing array of new media forms.  Students who are interested in becoming producers, directors, journalists, website designers, and multimedia artists can explore their interests in these pathways.

Schools with Media and Communication Arts Programs

Broadcast Technology Program

  1. BACK OF THE YARDS HS  773-535-7320   2111 W 47TH St Chicago, Illinois 60609
  2. CLEMENTE HS  773-534-4000   1147 N WESTERN Ave Chicago, Illinois 60622
  3. CORLISS HS  773-535-5115   821 E 103RD St Chicago, Illinois 60628
  4. CURIE HS  773-535-2100   4959 S ARCHER Ave Chicago, Illinois 60632
  5. DUNBAR HS  773-534-9000   3000 S KING Dr Chicago, Illinois 60616
  6. HYDE PARK HS  773-535-0880   6220 S STONY ISLAND Ave Chicago, Illinois 60637
  7. JULIAN HS  773-535-5170   10330 S ELIZABETH St Chicago, Illinois 60643
  8. RABY HS  773-534-6755   3545 W FULTON Blvd Chicago, Illinois 60624
  9. WESTINGHOUSE HS  773-534-6400   3223 W FRANKLIN Blvd Chicago, Illinois 60624

Digital Media Program

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  1. BACK OF THE YARDS HS  773-535-7320   2111 W 47TH St Chicago, Illinois 60609
  2. CURIE HS  773-535-2100   4959 S ARCHER Ave Chicago, Illinois 60632
  3. DYETT ARTS HS  773-535-1825   555 E 51ST Chicago, Illinois 60615-2452
  4. HARLAN HS  773-535-5400   9652 S MICHIGAN Ave Chicago, Illinois 60628
  5. HYDE PARK HS  773-535-0880   6220 S STONY ISLAND Ave Chicago, Illinois 60637
  6. JULIAN HS  773-535-5170   10330 S ELIZABETH St Chicago, Illinois 60643
  7. KELLY HS  773-535-4900   4136 S CALIFORNIA Ave Chicago, Illinois 60632
  8. KELVYN PARK HS  773-534-4200   4343 W WRIGHTWOOD Ave Chicago, Illinois 60639
  9. KENNEDY HS  773-535-2325   6325 W 56TH St Chicago, Illinois 60638
  10. KENWOOD HS  773-535-1350   5015 S BLACKSTONE Ave Chicago, Illinois 60615

Learn More

Contact cluster manager Harold Chapman at hnchapman@cps.edu for more information.