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
- BACK OF THE YARDS HS 773-535-7320 2111 W 47TH St Chicago, Illinois 60609
- CLEMENTE HS 773-534-4000 1147 N WESTERN Ave Chicago, Illinois 60622
- CORLISS HS 773-535-5115 821 E 103RD St Chicago, Illinois 60628
- CURIE HS 773-535-2100 4959 S ARCHER Ave Chicago, Illinois 60632
- DUNBAR HS 773-534-9000 3000 S KING Dr Chicago, Illinois 60616
- HYDE PARK HS 773-535-0880 6220 S STONY ISLAND Ave Chicago, Illinois 60637
- JULIAN HS 773-535-5170 10330 S ELIZABETH St Chicago, Illinois 60643
- RABY HS 773-534-6755 3545 W FULTON Blvd Chicago, Illinois 60624
- WESTINGHOUSE HS 773-534-6400 3223 W FRANKLIN Blvd Chicago, Illinois 60624
Digital Media Program
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- BACK OF THE YARDS HS 773-535-7320 2111 W 47TH St Chicago, Illinois 60609
- CURIE HS 773-535-2100 4959 S ARCHER Ave Chicago, Illinois 60632
- DYETT ARTS HS 773-535-1825 555 E 51ST Chicago, Illinois 60615-2452
- HARLAN HS 773-535-5400 9652 S MICHIGAN Ave Chicago, Illinois 60628
- HYDE PARK HS 773-535-0880 6220 S STONY ISLAND Ave Chicago, Illinois 60637
- JULIAN HS 773-535-5170 10330 S ELIZABETH St Chicago, Illinois 60643
- KELLY HS 773-535-4900 4136 S CALIFORNIA Ave Chicago, Illinois 60632
- KELVYN PARK HS 773-534-4200 4343 W WRIGHTWOOD Ave Chicago, Illinois 60639
- KENNEDY HS 773-535-2325 6325 W 56TH St Chicago, Illinois 60638
- KENWOOD HS 773-535-1350 5015 S BLACKSTONE Ave Chicago, Illinois 60615
Learn More
Contact the Early College and Career Success team at CTE@cps.edu for more information.