Arts Media & Entertainment
Arts, Media, & Entertainment (AME)
Industry Sector
AME is offered at all six high schools in PUSD and is divided into THREE different pathways, click each pathway below to learn more about each pathway and the courses that are offered at your high school!
Design, Visual, & Media Arts Pathway
The Design, Visual, and Media Arts pathway includes those occupations that use visual art, digital media, and Web-based tools and materials as the primary means of communication and expression.
Examples of Careers:
Digital Animator
Artistic Director
Commercial Artist
Web Designer
Museum Curator
Examples of Careers:
Digital Animator
Artistic Director
Commercial Artist
Web Designer
Museum Curator
Course Descriptions
| Photography | 3D Animation | Graphic Design | Studio Art |
| Photography 1-2* | |||
| Photography 3-4 | |||
| Photography 5-6 | 3D Computer Animation 5-6 | ||
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*Course is eligible for college credit |
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Programs of Study
| Photography | 3D Computer Animation | Graphic Design/Computer Graphic Arts |
| Del Norte | Del Norte | Rancho Bernardo |
| Mt. Carmel | Mt. Carmel | Westview |
| Poway | Poway | |
| Rancho Bernardo | Rancho Bernardo | |
| Westview |
Performing Arts Pathway
The Performing Arts pathway focuses on the direct creation of art and entertainment by individual artists and includes professional applications of theatre, dance, and music.
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Course Descriptions
| Drama | Theatre Arts |
| Drama 1-2 | Theatre Arts Study & Performance |
| Drama 3-4 |
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| Drama 5-6 |
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Programs of Study
Production & Managerial Arts Pathway
The Production and Managerial Arts pathway focuses on both the technical skills and the organizational and managerial knowledge necessary to bring arts, media, and entertainment to the public.
Examples of Careers:
Event Planner
Producers/Directors
Stage Manager/Production Manager
Talent Management
Theatrical and Broadcast Technician
Course Descriptions
| Digital Media Production | Broadcast Journalism | Technical Theatre Production |
| Digital Media Production 1-2 | Broadcast Journalism 1-2* | Sound Production & Engineering* |
| Digital Media Production 3-4* |
Broadcast Journalism 3-4 |
Technical Production for Theatre 1-2 |
| Digital Media Production Advanced |
Broadcast Journalism Advanced |
Technical Production for Theatre 3-4 |
*Course is eligible for college credit
Programs of Study
| Digital Media & Broadcast Journalism | Technical Theater |
| Del Norte | Del Norte |
| Mt. Carmel | Mt. Carmel |
| Poway | Poway |
| Rancho Bernardo | Rancho Bernardo |
| Westview | Westview |