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Service Area: Information Solutions
Career Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
 

Career Pathway:
Multimedia Communications

Multimedia Communications professionals leverage their creative and technical skills to convey messages through various mediums, including graphics, audio, video, and interactive content. They collaborate with teams to design and produce engaging multimedia projects, such as websites, presentations, and marketing materials while staying abreast of emerging technologies to enhance communication strategies. With a foundation in visual and auditory storytelling, Multimedia Communications experts excel in translating complex information into compelling and accessible content for diverse audiences.

Person talking in front of lights and a camera

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives Digital Photography
  • Advanced Digital
  • Photography
  • Graphic Design
  • Advanced Graphic Design
  • Video Production
  • Advanced Digital Photography
 AP Art & Design Elective credits
*English English 9 English 10/10H Language Arts Language Arts 4 years,
60 credits
*Math Math Class Math Class Math Class Math Class 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Math courses for graduation are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  
*Social Studies Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Social Studies courses for graduation are Government 1, Government 2, Economics, U.S. History, and World History.  
*Science Science Class Science Class Science Class Science Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Science courses for graduation are Earth & Space Science, Physical Science or Chemistry, and Biology.  
CTE Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
Fine Arts Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
World Languages Electives Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 or Level 3 Level 3, Level 4,
or AP		 Level 4, Level 5,
or AP		 Elective credits
*Physical Education Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 4 years,
20 credits
*Health See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. 1 trimester,
5 credits

 

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives

  • Intro to Journalism

  • Web Design

  • News Lab 

  • Yearbook Lab 

  • Media Literacy & Communications

  • Marketing & Sales

  • Broadcast Lab

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities

  • Art Club

  • District Art Show

  • Improv Club/ SPIT/ SLAP

  • Talent Show

  • Drama/Thespian Club

  • Literary Magazine

  • IC Speaks

Internship Experiences

College Admission Requirements

See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs

  • Communication 

  • Liberal Arts

  • Digital Media

  • Graphic Design

  • Web Design and Development

  • Marketing

  • Advertising

Future
Careers

  • Photojournalist

  • Author and Film Director

  • Newspaper Reporter

  • Social & Digital Communications Manager

  • Television and Radio Producer

Community Partnerships

  • Summer of the Arts

  • Filmscene

  • City of Iowa City Cable TV

  • Corridor Business Journal

  • Little Village

  • United Action for Youth (UAY)