Web & Digital Communications

Pathway Information

  • Careers in Web and Digital Communications involve creating, designing and producing interactive multimedia products and services, including development of digitally-generated or computer-enhanced media used in business, training, entertainment, communications and marketing. Organizations of all types and sizes use digital media (the World Wide Web, CD-ROM, DVD) to communicate with existing and potential customers, to track transactions, and to collaborate with colleagues.

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    Sequence of Courses

    Pathway Course ID Course Title Level Credit
    Web and Digital Communications 5735 Computer Essentials Level 1: Introductory 0.5
    Web and Digital Communications 5747, 5748 Computer Programming Level 2: Technical 1
    Web and Digital Communications 5793 Animation Level 2: Technical 0.5
    Web and Digital Communications 6743 Web Page Design Level 2: Technical 0.5
    Web and Digital Communications 5741, 5742 Computer Graphics Level 2: Technical 1
    Web and Digital Communications 5700 Interactive Media Level 2: Technical 0.5
    Web and Digital Communications 5775, 5776 Game Design Level 3: Application 1
    Web and Digital Communications 5721, 5722 3D Modeling for Gaming (Northeast Magnet Only) Level 3: Application 1
    Web and Digital Communications 5717, 5718 Media Technology Internship Level 3: Application 1

     

    Courses offered may vary between schools.  To be considered a CTE Completer in the pathway, students must complete 3.0 credits within the course sequence, achieve 80% or greater competency on the course standards or industry proficiency exam, and graduate high school in four years.  At least 2.0 of the required 3.0 required credits must be a combination of technical and application level courses.

     

Career Opportunities

    • Digital Media 2D/3D Artist 

    • Animator 

    • Streaming Media Specialist 

    • Virtual Reality Specialist 

    • Search Engine Marketing Specialist 

    • Social Networking Specialist 

    • Game Designer

    • Web Site Developer