Fresno Unified School District
Arts, Media, and Entertainment
Pathways in the Arts, Media, and Entertainment sector prepare graduates to work in the arts as editors, graphic designers, photographers, set designers, video game designers, and more.
Students may have the opportunity to receive college credit and industry recognized certifications as well as participate in paid and unpaid internships.
Arts, Media, and Entertainment in Fresno Unified
Students can choose a CTE program at their neighborhood or "home" high school, apply to a specialty CTE high school, or participate in CTE while attending an alternative high school. Transportation is offered from home schools to CTE specialty campuses. The schools below offer programs in the Arts, Media, and Entertainment industry sector.
“It's exciting to see how everyone can contribute... Putting together foundations so that we can have performances on them. From the start of the project to the end, we built this whole thing.”
Noah
Edison Technical Theater Student
Examples of Arts, Media, and Entertainment Careers
| Occupation | Education Level | Median Annual Earnings in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Art Director | Bachelor's degree | $121,100 |
| Film and Video Editor | Bachelor's degree | $89,600 |
| Graphic Designer | Bachelor's degree | $61,920 |
| Lighting Technician | High school diploma or equivalent | $71,070 |
| Photographer | High school diploma or equivalent | $56,360 |
| Producer and Director | Bachelor's degree | $102,020 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | Bachelor's degree | $67,960 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | Associate's degree | $89,420 |
| Video Game Designer | Associate's degree | $89,420 |
Source: US Dept of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics for California
Pathway Certifications
Linked Learning Silver Certification
Linked Learning Silver Certification is a standard of excellence for college and career preparation. We have achieved Silver Certification by demonstrating that our pathways have integrated academics with career-themed coursework, feature meaningful work-based learning, and include effective supports for students.
NAF Certified
NAF academies are structured as small, focused learning communities that fit within and enhance high school systems.
