Broadcasting &
Media Production
Through hands-on projects, students learn about video production, audio engineering, graphic design, and storytelling techniques.
The Track Ahead
Potential Careers & Salaries
Broadcasting & Media Production
Location: Union City High School – Vision Corner
1st Year Schedule: 8:30 – 10:56 AM
- Enrollment: Juniors and Seniors
- Concentrator status 1st Year
2nd Year Schedule: Class Time 2:30 – 3:16 PM
- Enrollment: Open to students completing Year 1
- Flexible class and work schedule based on KISS Communications field/work assignments
Do you have a passion for artistic creativity, digital media, and storytelling?
The Media Production program provides students with the skills to create, edit, and produce engaging multimedia content across various platforms. Through hands-on projects, students learn about video production, audio engineering, graphic design, and storytelling techniques. This program fosters creativity and collaboration, preparing students for careers in fields such as film, broadcasting, and digital media.
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Indiana Mean Wage – All career and salary information cited from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Earn Credit, Gain Speed
| HS Courses | HS Credits |
|---|---|
| 7139 Principles of Broadcasting | 2 |
| 7306 Audio and Video Production Essentials | 2 |
| 7307 Mass Media Production | 2 |
| Year 1 Total HS Credits | 6 |
Career Activities
- Students engage in activities as part of KISS Communications, school-based enterprise, such as filming and editing events and interviews for local school corporations and businesses, as well as creating podcasts and designing promotional materials for school events and local employers.
- Work-Based Learning for 1st year students through KISS Communications: 75 – 150 Hours
- Work-Based Learning for 2nd year students operating KISS Communications: 150+ Hours
| HS Courses | HS Credits |
|---|---|
| 7308 Radio & TV Broadcasting Capstone Includes WBL experiences through KISS station or employer placement | 4 - 6 |
| Year 2 Total HS Credits | 4 - 6 |
Guided By Experience
Meet The Pathway Instructor
RAZ-32 Career and Technical Education Instructors are experienced, credentialed educators who are dedicated to providing high school students with a positive experience as they embark on learning about a career field through hands-on learning, related academics, technical skills attainment, and engagement with local businesses and industry representatives.
Instructor: Mr. Jesus Jimenez
- I graduated from Earlham College (where I played baseball) with a major in Psychology and a minor in journalism.
- I started teaching English as a New Language in February 2023 and transitioned to the high school in the fall of 2023.
- Sports Reporter for Palladium-Item after college
Where The Road Leads
When You Finish...
- Indiana Diploma Seal: Student have the opportunity to earn the Indiana Employment Honors Seal by completion of the Principles of Broadcasting, Audio & Video Production, and Mass Media Production along with completion of 150 hours of Work-Based Learning completed through KISS Communications participation.
- Work Ready: Broadcast Technician, Video Editor (Junior), Audio Technician, Camera Operator, Social Media Coordinator, Influencer, Photographer, and more.
- Selection of a specific area of interest will guide the student’s steps regarding the specific type of training or college major to select for an associate degree in broadcasting or bachelor’s degree in communications or media production or other area. In this field, work experience is highly valued.
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