College and Career Awareness

■​ Interest inventory results ■​ Chosen career cluster/pathway ■​ CTE courses in middle and high school ■​ Postsecondary options (technical school, certifications, degrees) ■​ Skills to build in academics (e.g., algebra, writing, public speaking)

●​ Industry Simulation or Problem-Based Challenge ○​ Present students with a career-based challenge (e.g., "Design a tool or system that enhances efficiency in the creative production process—such as streamlining set design, animation workflows, or costume fabrication"). ○​ Use group collaboration, role assignments, and reflection to explore real-world skills like prototyping, budgeting, teamwork, and presentation

RESOURCES

●​ Sewing Pencil Roll Project ●​ Flipbook Animation ●​ Audacity (Audio Activities)

●​ Sounzabound (Audio Activities) ●​ Stick Figure Animation - Stykz ●​ Music FX - AI music generator (Teacher use only) ●​ Canva Magic Studio - AI image generator (Teacher and Student use) ●​ PIXLR - AI image Generator (Teacher and Student use) VOCABULARY

●​ Audio Technology ●​ Visual Technology ●​ Broadcasting ●​ Digital Media ●​ Fashion Apparel ●​ Textiles ●​ Graphic Design ●​ Communication ●​ AI

ADDITIONS Pathway Charts for Arts, Entertainment & Design Broadcasting & Digital Media Fashion Apparel & Textiles Graphic Design & Communication Review Career Fliers related to this career cluster