CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
Arts, Media and Entertainment Industry

School Year: 2024-2025  /  Number of Courses: 44

Department Overview

Standards, which are aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Instruction reinforces core skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and mathematics. Course instruction emphasizes career ready practices in communication, ethics, interpersonal/team skills, critical thinking and problem solving, safety, technology, and employability skills.

All CTE courses offered through the North Orange County Occupational Program (NOCROP) program have been assigned a course code number, a major course title or abbreviation, and a three character room number designation which will identify the location of the student's placement. This system has been coordinated with the Anaheim Union High School District's Information Systems Department, and is used by all senior high schools when students are scheduled in selected ROP areas of instruction.

 


CE100F GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "F" Approved

Students will learn the principles of graphic design while creating both digital and print graphics. Students will create logos and design a variety of design projects. Students will learn Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Fireworks, and Macr



CE100S GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "F" Approved

Students will learn the principles of graphic design while creating both digital and print graphics. Students will create logos and design a variety of design projects. Students will learn Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Fireworks, and Macr



CE103F DIGITAL ANIMATION
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "F" Approved

Students will learn to create animations and apply the principles of animation through the visual electronic art form of 2D animation. Storyboarding, character development, basic terminology, as well as, the historical development and cultural influences



CE103S DIGITAL ANIMATION
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "F" Approved

Students will learn to create animations and apply the principles of animation through the visual electronic art form of 2D animation. Storyboarding, character development, basic terminology, as well as, the historical development and cultural influences



CE104F COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "F" Approved

This is a concentrator course in the Design, Visual, and Media Arts pathway. Topics include digital camera operations, lighting techniques, aesthetics, Photoshop, Lightroom, and portfolio development. This course will also cover art history topics to incl



CE104S COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "F" Approved

This is a concentrator course in the Design, Visual, and Media Arts pathway. Topics include digital camera operations, lighting techniques, aesthetics, Photoshop, Lightroom, and portfolio development. This course will also cover art history topics to incl



CE106F VIDEO PRODUCTION
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "F" Approved

Students will learn to work in a professional environment. They will produce videos incorporating sound, animation, and special effects. Video production includes scripting, storyboarding, recording, and editing. The emphasis is on increasing students’ co



CE106S VIDEO PRODUCTION
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "F" Approved

Students will learn to work in a professional environment. They will produce videos incorporating sound, animation, and special effects. Video production includes scripting, storyboarding, recording, and editing. The emphasis is on increasing students’ co



CE109F GAME DEVELOPMENT 1
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "G" Approved

Game Development (Esports) introduces a foundation to game design and development while teaching students to build games and simulations using Unity, C#, and Blender 3D. This course focuses on industry preparedness. Students will be able to communicate ac



CE109S GAME DEVELOPMENT 1
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "G" Approved

Game Development (Esports) introduces a foundation to game design and development while teaching students to build games and simulations using Unity, C#, and Blender 3D. This course focuses on industry preparedness. Students will be able to communicate ac



CE110F BROADCAST MEDIA PRODUCTION
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "F" Approved

Students will participate in and produce television broadcasts. Projects include live broadcasts, commercials, interviews, documentaries, as well as scripting, storyboarding, editing, time and resource management and use of video/audio equipment and softw



CE110S BROADCAST MEDIA PRODUCTION
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "F" Approved

Students will participate in and produce television broadcasts. Projects include live broadcasts, commercials, interviews, documentaries, as well as scripting, storyboarding, editing, time and resource management and use of video/audio equipment and softw



CE111F PROFESSIONAL DANCE PRODUCTION
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: Audition or teacher recommendation
UC - "F" Approved

This course explores dance through a professional career lens. Students will experience dance as an expression: and as a vehicle for career exploration, technical mastery, artistic development, rehearsal experience and real-life industry experiences. This



CE111S PROFESSIONAL DANCE PRODUCTION
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: Audition or teacher recommendation
UC - "F" Approved

This course explores dance through a professional career lens. Students will experience dance as an expression: and as a vehicle for career exploration, technical mastery, artistic development, rehearsal experience and real-life industry experiences. This



CE113F DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: None
UC - "G" Approved

Digital Music Production CTE is a student centered course designed for those with a basic to general music background who are interested in the creation of electronic/digital music. Students will focus on composition techniques and songwriting skills whil



CE113S DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: None
UC - "G" Approved

Digital Music Production CTE is a student centered course designed for those with a basic to general music background who are interested in the creation of electronic/digital music. Students will focus on composition techniques and songwriting skills whil



CE200F ADVANCED GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "F" Approved

The purpose of this course is for self-motivated students who wish to pursue a career in a design related field. Students will continue to develop their skills as graphic artists by exploring how the Elements of Art and Principles of Design are used in vi



CE200S ADVANCED GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "F" Approved

The purpose of this course is for self-motivated students who wish to pursue a career in a design related field. Students will continue to develop their skills as graphic artists by exploring how the Elements of Art and Principles of Design are used in vi



CE201F ADVANCED GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS HONORS
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "F" Approved

The purpose of this course is for self-motivated students who wish to pursue a career in a design related field. Students will continue to develop their skills as graphic artists by exploring how the Elements of Art and Principles of Design are used in vi



CE201S ADVANCED GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS HONORS
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "F" Approved

The purpose of this course is for self-motivated students who wish to pursue a career in a design related field. Students will continue to develop their skills as graphic artists by exploring how the Elements of Art and Principles of Design are used in vi



CE203F 3D ANIMATION
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Completion of Graphic Communications or Digital Animation course.
UC - "F" Approved

Digital 3-D Modeling and Animation is a CTE course encompassing both technical and theoretical facets of the three dimensional (3D) animation process. 3D Animation is for students who are interested in the various concepts and possibilities of 3D Animatio



CE203S 3D ANIMATION
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Completion of Graphic Communications or Digital Animation course.
UC - "F" Approved

Digital 3-D Modeling and Animation is a CTE course encompassing both technical and theoretical facets of the three dimensional (3D) animation process. 3D Animation is for students who are interested in the various concepts and possibilities of 3D Animatio



CE204F COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 2
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Graphic Communications or Commercial Photography 1 should be taken prior to this course for CTE Pathway completion.
UC - "F" Approved

Advanced Commercial Photography is an intermediate level course which builds on the fundamentals mastered in Commercial Photography 1, and explores the use of technology, lighting, editing, deeper exploration in photo history and the art of photography.



CE204S COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 2
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Graphic Communications or Commercial Photography 1 should be taken prior to this course for CTE Pathway completion.
UC - "F" Approved

Advanced Commercial Photography is an intermediate level course which builds on the fundamentals mastered in Commercial Photography 1, and explores the use of technology, lighting, editing, deeper exploration in photo history and the art of photography.



CE206F ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Successful completion of Broadcast Media, Video Production 1 or Journalism in the Digital Age
UC - "G" Approved

This student-centered course will apply advanced film production (including pre and post production) activities to real-world settings and media. This project-based course will examine specific uses of film and video technology in various entertainment a



CE206S ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Successful completion of Broadcast Media, Video Production 1 or Journalism in the Digital Age
UC - "G" Approved

This student-centered course will apply advanced film production (including pre and post production) activities to real-world settings and media. This project-based course will examine specific uses of film and video technology in various entertainment a



CE210F ADVANCED BROADCAST MEDIA PRODUCTION
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
A grade of "C" or better in Broadcast Media.
UC - "G" Approved

In this course, students will lead the broadcast and production of live events at their school (aside from traditional school announcements) including sports, special events and performances. Students will learn about the wide range of camera, audio, netw



CE210S ADVANCED BROADCAST MEDIA PRODUCTION
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
A grade of "C" or better in Broadcast Media.
UC - "G" Approved

In this course, students will lead the broadcast and production of live events at their school (aside from traditional school announcements) including sports, special events and performances. Students will learn about the wide range of camera, audio, netw



CE211F ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DANCE PRODUCTION
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: Dance Production (CTE), audition or teacher recommendation.
UC - "F" Approved

Advanced Dance Production is designed for the experienced dancer to apply choreographic skill and performance experience to create, produce, and mount a full-scale theatrical dance production for public performance. This course includes instruction on sta



CE211S ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DANCE PRODUCTION
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: Dance Production (CTE), audition or teacher recommendation.
UC - "F" Approved

Students will explore ways in which entertainment careers will evolve in the future and develop a personal career/life plan while learning valuable foundation skills that will benefit them throughout their school and working life. This course will allow s



CE215F ADVANCED DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION CTE
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Digital Music Production.
UC - "F" Approved

Advanced Digital Music Production CTE is a student centered course designed for those students who completed Digital Music Production and who want to further their knowledge of and experience with creating, recording and producing music digitally. The cla



CE215S ADVANCED DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION CTE
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Digital Music Production.
UC - "F" Approved

Advanced Digital Music Production CTE is a student centered course designed for those students who completed Digital Music Production and who want to further their knowledge of and experience with creating, recording and producing music digitally. The cla



CE901F GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "F" Approved

Students will learn the principles of graphic design while creating both digital and print graphics. Students will create logos and design a variety of design projects. Students will learn Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Fireworks, and Macr



CE901S GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "F" Approved

Students will learn the principles of graphic design while creating both digital and print graphics. Students will create logos and design a variety of design projects. Students will learn Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Fireworks, and Macr



CE911F VIDEO PRODUCTION
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
A grade of "C" or better in Graphic Communications.
UC - "F" Approved

Students will learn to work in a professional environment. They will produce videos incorporating sound, animation, and special effects. Video production includes scripting, storyboarding, recording, and editing. The emphasis is on increasing students’ co



CE911S VIDEO PRODUCTION
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
A grade of "C" or better in Graphic Communications.
UC - "F" Approved

Students will learn to work in a professional environment. They will produce videos incorporating sound, animation, and special effects. Video production includes scripting, storyboarding, recording, and editing. The emphasis is on increasing students’ co



CE912F DIGITAL ANIMATION
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
A grade of "C" or better in Graphic Communications.
UC - "F" Approved

Students will learn to create animations and apply the principles of animation through the visual electronic art form of 2D animation. Storyboarding, character development, basic terminology, as well as, the historical development and cultural influences



CE912S DIGITAL ANIMATION
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
A grade of "C" or better in Graphic Communications.
UC - "F" Approved

Students will learn to create animations and apply the principles of animation through the visual electronic art form of 2D animation. Storyboarding, character development, basic terminology, as well as, the historical development and cultural influences



CE920F ADVANCED GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
eLearning course
UC - "F" Approved

The purpose of this course is for self-motivated students who wish to pursue a career in a design related field. Students will continue to develop their skills as graphic artists by exploring how the Elements of Art and Principles of Design are used in vi



CE920S ADVANCED GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
eLearning course
UC - "F" Approved

The purpose of this course is for self-motivated students who wish to pursue a career in a design related field. Students will continue to develop their skills as graphic artists by exploring how the Elements of Art and Principles of Design are used in vi



CE921F ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Successful completion of Broadcast Media, Video Production 1 or Journalism in the Digital Age
UC - "G" Approved

This student-centered course will apply advanced film production (including pre and post production) activities to real-world settings and media. This project-based course will examine specific uses of film and video technology in various entertainment a



CE921S ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Successful completion of Broadcast Media, Video Production 1 or Journalism in the Digital Age
UC - "G" Approved

This student-centered course will apply advanced film production (including pre and post production) activities to real-world settings and media. This project-based course will examine specific uses of film and video technology in various entertainment a



CE923F ADVANCED GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS HONORS
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
eLearning
UC - "F" Approved

The purpose of this course is for self-motivated students who wish to pursue a career in a design related field. Students will continue to develop their skills as graphic artists by exploring how the Elements of Art and Principles of Design are used in vi



CE923S ADVANCED GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS HONORS
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
eLearning
UC - "F" Approved

The purpose of this course is for self-motivated students who wish to pursue a career in a design related field. Students will continue to develop their skills as graphic artists by exploring how the Elements of Art and Principles of Design are used in vi