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Service Area: Information Solutions
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.

Person taking a picture in a wooded area

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives
  • Exploratory Art
  • Black & White Drawing
  • Exploring Drawing Through Color
  • Digital Photography
  • Expressive Drawing
  • Advanced Digital Photography
  • Video Production
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


  • News Lab

  • Yearbook Lab

  • Marketing and Sales

  • Entrepreneurship

  • World Languages 

  • Sociology

  • AP Human Geography 

*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

  • Literary Magazine

  • Maker’s Studio

  • International Student Club

  • World Language Club (French/Spanish)

Internship Experiences


College Admission Requirements


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

Potential College Programs


  • Studio Art with an Emphasis in Photography

  • Documentary

  • Photojournalism

  • Cinematography

  • Art and Design

Future
Careers


  • Photographer

  • Mass Communications

  • Photojournalist

  • Social & Digital Communications Manager

Community Partnerships


  • Public Space One

  • Arts Iowa City

  • Corridor Business Journal

  • Filmscene

  • KS Photography

  • Summer of the Arts

  • United Action for Youth (UAY)