Waterford High School PATHWAYS
ARTS &
COMMUNICATION Paving the way towards College and Career
Careers in the Performing Arts, Visual Arts or Journalism, Broadcasting and Film require courses and activities that challenge students' creative talents. All require an ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written form. In addition, the creative aspects of this cluster are rapidly merging with the technological, making it even more challenging.
WHS Arts and Communication Pathway could lead to the following careers:
Graphic Designer
Art Therapist
Interior Designer
Layout Artist
Communications Director
Radio Broadcaster
Translator
Visual Effects Animator
Costume Designer
Composer
Medical Illustrator
Journalist
Investigative Reporter
Arts and Communication Pathway at Waterford High School The Arts and Communication Pathway at WHS is a unique opportunity for students to pursue courses of study that will prepare them for post secondary experiences in the diverse field of the Arts, including visual and performing, as well as communication. WHS is proud to offer this Pathway Program that will increase students’ understanding of the connection between academics and potential career choices. Arts and Communication Pathway Pathway Courses Available
ART EXPLORATION: DRAWING AND CERAMICS ART EXPLORATION: PAINTING AND SCULTURE 2D STUDIO ART II AND III 3D STUDIO ART II AND III DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN I AND II GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEO PRODUCTION ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN ADVANCED WEB DESIGN
College Credit Opportunities
AP PSYCHOLOGY AP/ECE SPANISH AP FRENCH ECE LATIN
Co-Curricular Opportunities in the Arts and Communication Pathway
LATIN CLUB YEARBOOK LITERARY MAGAZINE HYGENIC ART SHOW PEP BAND
FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY LATIN HONOR SOCIETY
TRI-M MUSIC SOCIETY ART HONOR SOCIETY WATERFORD DRAMA JAZZ BAND
WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Waterford High School is a comprehensive high school that offers students rich educational and co-curricular experiences in a supportive , nurturing environment. Waterford students have a vast array of options from which to choose. Waterford High School’s motto is “Enter to Learn, Leave to Achieve”. We strive to enhance our students’ educational experiences so that they have the opportunity to build the future. To learn more about the Arts and Communication Pathway and to take steps to pursue this exciting avenue, please contact the Waterford High School Guidance Office at 860-437-6956 or check out the College and Career Pathways website at www.waterfordschools.org/whs.
Waterford High School 20 Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385 Phone: 860-437-6956 Fax: 860-447-7928 E-mail: jadler@waterfordschools.org