Arts, Business, and Communications: Theatre and Film Pathway

Pathway Summary: 

Careers in designing producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content (visual and performing arts and design, journalism, etc.)

Pathway Courses:

• Level 1:  Intro to Theatre or Improvisational Comedy
• Level 2:  Unified Theatre
• Level 3:  Advanced Theatre
• Level 4:  Advanced Creative Writing

See Program of Study and Career Pathways for Other Recommended Electives and Virtual Courses recommended for this pathway.

AP and Dual Enrollment (ECE) Credit Opportunities:

AP 2D Art and Design, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP European History, AP Physics (algebra-based), AP Psychology, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Statistics, AP United States Government & Politics, AP United States History, AP World History, UConn ECE Music Theory 1 and 2, UConn ECE Music Appreciation, UConn ECE Physics 1201Q, UConn ECE Physics 1202, UConn ECE French 5, UConn ECE Spanish 5, UConn Seminar in Writing through Literature

Recommended Clubs & Organizations:

• WHS Theatre
• The Daily Knight (morning announcements)
• The Magazine
• School Newspaper
• French/Spanish Travel Opportunities
• High School Bowl

Key Business and Industry Partners:

• Valley Shore Public Access Television
• Ivoryton Playhouse
• The Kate
• Goodspeed
• Long Wharf Theatre

Future Careers:

HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after college:  Film and Video Editors, Set and Exhibit Designers, Technical Writers, Actors, Producers and Directors, Broadcast Technicians, Multimedia Artists and Animators, Writers and Authors

HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after earning certificates:  Audio and Video Technicians, Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers (Except Line Installers)

HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after high school:  Dancers, Musicians and Singers, Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers, Photographers