Career Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Career Pathway:
Photography
A career in photography involves capturing and creating visually compelling images using various techniques and equipment. Photographers may specialize in diverse genres such as portrait, landscape, fashion, or documentary photography, honing their artistic vision and technical skills to convey powerful messages or evoke emotions through their work. Successful photographers often navigate a dynamic industry, balancing creativity with business acumen to establish their brand, travel worldwide, collaborate with clients, and adapt to evolving technology trends.
Potential Course Sequence
*ICCSD Graduation Requirements
Subject Area | Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 | Credits |
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Career Pathway Electives |
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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
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News Lab
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Yearbook Lab
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Marketing and Sales
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Entrepreneurship
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World Languages
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Sociology
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AP Human Geography
*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.
Career-Related Activities
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Art Club
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District Art Show
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Literary Magazine
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Maker’s Studio
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International Student Club
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World Language Club (French/Spanish)
Internship Experiences
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Kirkwood Career Caravan
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Internship Experience 1, 2 and 3 in a related field
College Admission Requirements
See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.
Potential College Programs
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Studio Art with an Emphasis in Photography
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Documentary
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Photojournalism
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Cinematography
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Art and Design
Future
Careers
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Photographer
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Mass Communications
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Photojournalist
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Social & Digital Communications Manager
Community Partnerships
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Public Space One
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Arts Iowa City
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Corridor Business Journal
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Filmscene
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KS Photography
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Summer of the Arts
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United Action for Youth (UAY)