Arts, Communications, & Information Systems
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications – Information Technology
Skills you will build
- Creative thinking and artistic expression
- Written and verbal communication
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Media and digital literacy
- Technology and content creation skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Problem-solving and project development
After high school
- 2-Year Technical College (Graphic Design, Media, IT, Communications)
- 4-Year Degree (Communications, Journalism, Fine Arts, Media Production)
- Certifications (Adobe, Media Production, IT Basics)
- Direct to Workforce (Design, Media, Technology Support, Content Creation)
- Freelance / Creative Entrepreneurship
Careers in this pathway
Media / Production
Visual Arts / Design
Writing / Communication
Digital / Marketing / Media
Courses by focus area
Courses are listed from the earliest grade that can enroll. A counselor can help you choose an order.
Communication & Media
Literature & Language
Visual Arts & Design
Music & Performance
Information Technology
Work-Based Learning
How Minnesota organizes this field
Minnesota groups careers in this field into these clusters and pathways.
Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
- Audio/Video Technology and Film
- Journalism and Broadcasting
- Performing Arts
- Printing Technology
- Communications Technology
- Visual Arts
Information Technology
- Information Support and Services
- Network Systems
- Programming and Software Development
- Web and Digital Communications