media & film institute at brackenridge high school
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$21 MILLION IN UPGRADESunder Bond 2010, including the addition of a Career and Technical Education building
with state-of-the art classrooms and learning laboratories for animation, film, broadcast,
graphic design and more.
Brackenridge High School received
MEDIA & FILM INSTITUTEAT BRACKENRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
MEDIA PRODUCTION BROADCAST ANIMATION/GAME DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN
400 Eagleland Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78210 210.533.8144
www.saisd.net/magnets
MEDIA & FILM INSTITUTEMEDIA PRODUCTION • BROADCAST • ANIMATION / GAME DESIGN • GRAPHIC DESIGN
PICTURE YOURSELF USING YOUR CREATIVITY AND SKILLS IN THE WORLD OF MEDIA AND FILM.
Imagine your creative ideas on the big screen! Traditional film and television are changing as new media and digital technologies shape the way we communicate. Today numerous careers exist within the industry in creative, management and technical positions. From computer animation and video streaming to broadcasting and filmmaking, the possibilities are endless. Explore your options.
The Media & Film Institute at Brackenridge High School offers an advanced and rigorous curriculum in all core subjects with a focus on career opportunities in one of four different strands or “majors” to choose from: Media Production, Broadcast, Animation/Game
Design and Graphic Design, all under the Business and Industry endorsement. An endorsement is a targeted area of interest, and there are five different areas set by the state.
All majors offer students a number of Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses. Career courses closely align to the related programs at St. Philip’s College. Advanced Placement courses are available to prepare students for rigorous college coursework offered through the dual-credit courses.
All Institute students are required to participate in UIL, student leadership and service projects while in high school.
APPLY TO AN INSTITUTESAISD Career Institutes are magnet programs open to students across Bexar County. To apply to an SAISD Career Institute, visit www.saisd.net/magnets. This page provides a doorway to information about the various programs, how to apply and access the application.
FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN
The San Antonio Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de San Antonio no discrimina por motivos de raza, religión, color, origen nacional, género o impedimento, o por cualquier otro motivo prohibido por la ley.
$21 MILLION IN UPGRADESunder Bond 2010, including the addition of a Career and Technical Education building
with state-of-the art classrooms and learning laboratories for animation, film, broadcast,
graphic design and more.
Brackenridge High School received
MEDIA & FILM INSTITUTEAT BRACKENRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
MEDIA PRODUCTION BROADCAST ANIMATION/GAME DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN
400 Eagleland Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78210 210.533.8144
www.saisd.net/magnets
MEDIA & FILM INSTITUTEMEDIA PRODUCTION • BROADCAST • ANIMATION / GAME DESIGN • GRAPHIC DESIGN
PICTURE YOURSELF USING YOUR CREATIVITY AND SKILLS IN THE WORLD OF MEDIA AND FILM.
Imagine your creative ideas on the big screen! Traditional film and television are changing as new media and digital technologies shape the way we communicate. Today numerous careers exist within the industry in creative, management and technical positions. From computer animation and video streaming to broadcasting and filmmaking, the possibilities are endless. Explore your options.
The Media & Film Institute at Brackenridge High School offers an advanced and rigorous curriculum in all core subjects with a focus on career opportunities in one of four different strands or “majors” to choose from: Media Production, Broadcast, Animation/Game
Design and Graphic Design, all under the Business and Industry endorsement. An endorsement is a targeted area of interest, and there are five different areas set by the state.
All majors offer students a number of Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses. Career courses closely align to the related programs at St. Philip’s College. Advanced Placement courses are available to prepare students for rigorous college coursework offered through the dual-credit courses.
All Institute students are required to participate in UIL, student leadership and service projects while in high school.
APPLY TO AN INSTITUTESAISD Career Institutes are magnet programs open to students across Bexar County. To apply to an SAISD Career Institute, visit www.saisd.net/magnets. This page provides a doorway to information about the various programs, how to apply and access the application.
FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN
The San Antonio Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de San Antonio no discrimina por motivos de raza, religión, color, origen nacional, género o impedimento, o por cualquier otro motivo prohibido por la ley.
$21 MILLION IN UPGRADESunder Bond 2010, including the addition of a Career and Technical Education building
with state-of-the art classrooms and learning laboratories for animation, film, broadcast,
graphic design and more.
Brackenridge High School received
MEDIA & FILM INSTITUTEAT BRACKENRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
MEDIA PRODUCTION BROADCAST ANIMATION/GAME DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN
400 Eagleland Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78210 210.533.8144
www.saisd.net/magnets
MEDIA & FILM INSTITUTEMEDIA PRODUCTION • BROADCAST • ANIMATION / GAME DESIGN • GRAPHIC DESIGN
PICTURE YOURSELF USING YOUR CREATIVITY AND SKILLS IN THE WORLD OF MEDIA AND FILM.
Imagine your creative ideas on the big screen! Traditional film and television are changing as new media and digital technologies shape the way we communicate. Today numerous careers exist within the industry in creative, management and technical positions. From computer animation and video streaming to broadcasting and filmmaking, the possibilities are endless. Explore your options.
The Media & Film Institute at Brackenridge High School offers an advanced and rigorous curriculum in all core subjects with a focus on career opportunities in one of four different strands or “majors” to choose from: Media Production, Broadcast, Animation/Game
Design and Graphic Design, all under the Business and Industry endorsement. An endorsement is a targeted area of interest, and there are five different areas set by the state.
All majors offer students a number of Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses. Career courses closely align to the related programs at St. Philip’s College. Advanced Placement courses are available to prepare students for rigorous college coursework offered through the dual-credit courses.
All Institute students are required to participate in UIL, student leadership and service projects while in high school.
APPLY TO AN INSTITUTESAISD Career Institutes are magnet programs open to students across Bexar County. To apply to an SAISD Career Institute, visit www.saisd.net/magnets. This page provides a doorway to information about the various programs, how to apply and access the application.
FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN
The San Antonio Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de San Antonio no discrimina por motivos de raza, religión, color, origen nacional, género o impedimento, o por cualquier otro motivo prohibido por la ley.
CORE COURSESAll students in the Media & Film Institute take the courses below, regardless of which strand they pursue.**
MEDIA PRODUCTION
BROADCAST
ANIMATION / GAME DESIGN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Advanced Audio/Video
Production DC
(3 credits)
Audio/Video Production I
Practicum DC
(3 credits)
Principles of Arts,
Audio/Video TechnologyAudio/Video Production
Video Game Design I
Advanced Audio/Video
Production DC
(3 credits)
Audio/Video Production I
Practicum DC
(3 credits)
Professional
Communications (DC)Creative Writing
Elective
Advanced Animation DC
(3 credits)
Audio/Video Production I
Practicum DC
(3 credits)
Principles of Arts,
Audio/Video TechnologyAnimation
Video Game Design I
Advanced Printing &
Imaging Technology DC
(3 credits)
Printing and Imaging
Practicum DC
(3 credits)
Principles of Arts,
Audio/Video Technology
Printing & Imaging
Technology
Elective
See course descriptions below
See course descriptions below
See course descriptions below
See course descriptions below
ADVANCED ANIMATION (DC) Students use various software packages to design role playing games using a team development approach. Students develop and maintain a set of web pages documenting the development of their project and create two & three dimensional animations, learn sophisticated production processes with increased efficiency and time management skills. Instruction assists college students majoring in Animation and those seeking careers in the animation industry.
ADVANCED AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION (DC) Students develop an advanced understanding of the Audio/Video Production industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production activities. This course may be implemented in an advanced audio-format, including audio, video and the business end of movie-making per Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards.
ADVANCED BROADCAST JOURNALISM I – III The ability to access, analyze, evaluate and produce communication in a variety of forms is an important part of language development. Students apply and use journalistic skills for a variety of purposes. Students learn the laws and ethical considerations that affect broadcast journalism; learn the role and function of broadcast journalism; critique and analyze the significance of visual representations; and learn to produce by creating a broadcast journalism product. Students learn production and the responsibilities that fall under directing, producing, and maintaining a weekly radio show in this year-long course. Skills are demonstrated through student direction of an extended radio show. Performance skills will be continually practiced and refined.
ADVANCED PRINTING & IMAGING TECHNOLOGY (DC) In addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster, students develop an advanced understanding of the printing industry with a focus on press operations.
ANIMATION Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and
Communications career cluster, students will understand the history and techniques of the animation industry.
AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION Careers in audio and video technology and film production span all aspects of the audio/video communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster, students develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on preproduction, production and post-production audio and video activities.
AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION I PRACTICUM (DC) Students develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on applying pre-production, production and post-production activities in a studio environment. This course may include an advanced audio format or an advanced format, including both audio and video.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Students recognize, evaluate, and prepare for a rapidly evolving global business environment that requires flexibility and adaptability. Students analyze the primary functions of management and leadership: planning, organizing, staffing, directing or leading, and controlling. Topics incorporate social responsibility of business and industry. Students develop a foundation in the economic, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent managers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the legal, managerial, marketing, financial, ethical, and international dimensions of business to make appropriate management decisions.
COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS (DC) This course focuses on helping students develop the fundamental skills necessary to communicate effectively in a variety of modes, with emphasis on listening, speaking, discussing, presenting and assessing. Students have opportunities to present, receive feedback, refine and repeat their presentation to develop the competencies necessary to become an effective oral communicator in the classroom, on the job, and/or in the community.
CREATIVE WRITING Students read, study and analyze various literary forms and conventions, as well as criteria for literary criticism. In addition, students write poetry, fiction, non-fiction and drama. Students will submit at least two pieces of writing from different genres to contests and various publications.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Students gain knowledge and skills needed to become an entrepreneur. Students learn the principles necessary to begin and operate a business. The primary focus is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business and its products and services. In addition, students understand the capital required, the return on investment desired, and the potential for profit. Students will learn marketing, merchandising and customer service skills. This course can be coordinated with a school-based enterprise (school store).
PRINCIPLES OF ART, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY Students develop a background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and proficiency in oral and written communication. Students apply information technology applications when completing Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communication projects. Students use information management, email, Internet, writing, publishing, presentation and spreadsheet or database applications.
PRINTING & IMAGING PRACTICUM (DC) Students develop advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster. Students develop an advanced technical understanding of the printing industry with a focus on finishing and bindery operations and customer-based projects. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.
PRINTING & IMAGING TECHNOLOGY Careers in printing span all aspects of the industry, including pre-press, press and finishing and bindery operations. Students develop an understanding of the printing industry with a focus on pre-press and desktop publishing.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS Students develop a background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and proficiency in oral and written communication. Students apply information technology applications when completing Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communication projects. Students use information management, email, Internet, writing, publishing, presentation and spreadsheet or database applications.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS (DC) Students have the opportunity to participate in advanced writing, reading, editing, speaking, and listening activities by applying advanced software applications, computer graphics and conducting extensive internet research.
VIDEO GAME DESIGN I Students design, program and create a functional video game. The course will introduce basic programming language and skills that are essential to developing a video game. Knowledge of mathematics, physics, design and computer programming are applied in this course.
VISUAL MEDIA ANALYSIS & PRODUCTION Students interpret various media forms for a variety of purposes. Students critique and analyze the significance of visual representations and learn to produce media messages to communicate a specific purpose with others.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PERIOD9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH
FOUR-YEAR PLAN
1English I or
Pre-AP English I
English II or
Pre-AP English II
AP English III or
ENGL 1301/1302 DC
AP English IV or
ENGL 2322/2323 DC
2Algebra I or
Pre-AP Geometry
Geometry or
Pre-AP Algebra II
Algebra II or Pre-AP
Pre-Calculus or DE
Pre-Calculus or
AP Calculus AB/BC
3Biology or
Pre-AP Biology
Chemistry or
Pre-AP Chemistry
AP Physics or
PHYS 2425 DCAnatomy & Physiology
4AVID or
Elective
World History or
Pre-AP World History
AP World History
U.S. History or
AP U.S. History
AP Govt / AP Eco or
GOVT 2305 DC/
ECON 1301 DC
5Spanish I or
Spanish II
Spanish II or
Spanish III
6
7PE/PE Sub./
ElectiveElective
8 Elective Fine Arts Elective Elective
TOTAL CREDITS 8 8 8 8
DC = Dual Credit (both high school and college credit)DE = Dual Enrollment at UT
AP = Advanced Placement Pre-AP = Pre-Advanced Placement
Courses vary by major
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR THIS CAREER AREA: World Geography; Professional Communications DC or Communication Applications DC; Business Management and Entrepreneurship
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR THIS CAREER AREA: World Geography; Communication Applications DC; Visual Media Analysis & Production (.5 cr) and Advanced Broadcast Journalism I-III
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR THIS CAREER AREA: World Geography, Art I, Art & Media Communication I; Professional Communications DC or Communication Applications DC, Art II and Sculpture; Art II- Digital Art & Media I and Art III-Digital Art & Media II
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR THIS CAREER AREA: World Geography, Art I, Art & Media Communication I; Professional Communications DC or Communication Applications DC; Art II-Digital Art & Media I and Art III-Digital Art & Media II
* College credits include both dual credit and AP classes. Students must meet the TSI assessment requirements identified by Alamo Colleges prior to enrollment in dual-credit courses.
** Course titles could change.
EARN UP TO 45 HOURS OF COLLEGE CREDIT*
CORE COURSESAll students in the Media & Film Institute take the courses below, regardless of which strand they pursue.**
MEDIA PRODUCTION
BROADCAST
ANIMATION / GAME DESIGN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Advanced Audio/Video
Production DC
(3 credits)
Audio/Video Production I
Practicum DC
(3 credits)
Principles of Arts,
Audio/Video TechnologyAudio/Video Production
Video Game Design I
Advanced Audio/Video
Production DC
(3 credits)
Audio/Video Production I
Practicum DC
(3 credits)
Professional
Communications (DC)Creative Writing
Elective
Advanced Animation DC
(3 credits)
Audio/Video Production I
Practicum DC
(3 credits)
Principles of Arts,
Audio/Video TechnologyAnimation
Video Game Design I
Advanced Printing &
Imaging Technology DC
(3 credits)
Printing and Imaging
Practicum DC
(3 credits)
Principles of Arts,
Audio/Video Technology
Printing & Imaging
Technology
Elective
See course descriptions below
See course descriptions below
See course descriptions below
See course descriptions below
ADVANCED ANIMATION (DC) Students use various software packages to design role playing games using a team development approach. Students develop and maintain a set of web pages documenting the development of their project and create two & three dimensional animations, learn sophisticated production processes with increased efficiency and time management skills. Instruction assists college students majoring in Animation and those seeking careers in the animation industry.
ADVANCED AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION (DC) Students develop an advanced understanding of the Audio/Video Production industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production activities. This course may be implemented in an advanced audio-format, including audio, video and the business end of movie-making per Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards.
ADVANCED BROADCAST JOURNALISM I – III The ability to access, analyze, evaluate and produce communication in a variety of forms is an important part of language development. Students apply and use journalistic skills for a variety of purposes. Students learn the laws and ethical considerations that affect broadcast journalism; learn the role and function of broadcast journalism; critique and analyze the significance of visual representations; and learn to produce by creating a broadcast journalism product. Students learn production and the responsibilities that fall under directing, producing, and maintaining a weekly radio show in this year-long course. Skills are demonstrated through student direction of an extended radio show. Performance skills will be continually practiced and refined.
ADVANCED PRINTING & IMAGING TECHNOLOGY (DC) In addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster, students develop an advanced understanding of the printing industry with a focus on press operations.
ANIMATION Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and
Communications career cluster, students will understand the history and techniques of the animation industry.
AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION Careers in audio and video technology and film production span all aspects of the audio/video communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster, students develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on preproduction, production and post-production audio and video activities.
AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION I PRACTICUM (DC) Students develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on applying pre-production, production and post-production activities in a studio environment. This course may include an advanced audio format or an advanced format, including both audio and video.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Students recognize, evaluate, and prepare for a rapidly evolving global business environment that requires flexibility and adaptability. Students analyze the primary functions of management and leadership: planning, organizing, staffing, directing or leading, and controlling. Topics incorporate social responsibility of business and industry. Students develop a foundation in the economic, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent managers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the legal, managerial, marketing, financial, ethical, and international dimensions of business to make appropriate management decisions.
COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS (DC) This course focuses on helping students develop the fundamental skills necessary to communicate effectively in a variety of modes, with emphasis on listening, speaking, discussing, presenting and assessing. Students have opportunities to present, receive feedback, refine and repeat their presentation to develop the competencies necessary to become an effective oral communicator in the classroom, on the job, and/or in the community.
CREATIVE WRITING Students read, study and analyze various literary forms and conventions, as well as criteria for literary criticism. In addition, students write poetry, fiction, non-fiction and drama. Students will submit at least two pieces of writing from different genres to contests and various publications.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Students gain knowledge and skills needed to become an entrepreneur. Students learn the principles necessary to begin and operate a business. The primary focus is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business and its products and services. In addition, students understand the capital required, the return on investment desired, and the potential for profit. Students will learn marketing, merchandising and customer service skills. This course can be coordinated with a school-based enterprise (school store).
PRINCIPLES OF ART, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY Students develop a background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and proficiency in oral and written communication. Students apply information technology applications when completing Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communication projects. Students use information management, email, Internet, writing, publishing, presentation and spreadsheet or database applications.
PRINTING & IMAGING PRACTICUM (DC) Students develop advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster. Students develop an advanced technical understanding of the printing industry with a focus on finishing and bindery operations and customer-based projects. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.
PRINTING & IMAGING TECHNOLOGY Careers in printing span all aspects of the industry, including pre-press, press and finishing and bindery operations. Students develop an understanding of the printing industry with a focus on pre-press and desktop publishing.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS Students develop a background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and proficiency in oral and written communication. Students apply information technology applications when completing Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communication projects. Students use information management, email, Internet, writing, publishing, presentation and spreadsheet or database applications.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS (DC) Students have the opportunity to participate in advanced writing, reading, editing, speaking, and listening activities by applying advanced software applications, computer graphics and conducting extensive internet research.
VIDEO GAME DESIGN I Students design, program and create a functional video game. The course will introduce basic programming language and skills that are essential to developing a video game. Knowledge of mathematics, physics, design and computer programming are applied in this course.
VISUAL MEDIA ANALYSIS & PRODUCTION Students interpret various media forms for a variety of purposes. Students critique and analyze the significance of visual representations and learn to produce media messages to communicate a specific purpose with others.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PERIOD9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH
FOUR-YEAR PLAN
1English I or
Pre-AP English I
English II or
Pre-AP English II
AP English III or
ENGL 1301/1302 DC
AP English IV or
ENGL 2322/2323 DC
2Algebra I or
Pre-AP Geometry
Geometry or
Pre-AP Algebra II
Algebra II or Pre-AP
Pre-Calculus or DE
Pre-Calculus or
AP Calculus AB/BC
3Biology or
Pre-AP Biology
Chemistry or
Pre-AP Chemistry
AP Physics or
PHYS 2425 DCAnatomy & Physiology
4AVID or
Elective
World History or
Pre-AP World History
AP World History
U.S. History or
AP U.S. History
AP Govt / AP Eco or
GOVT 2305 DC/
ECON 1301 DC
5Spanish I or
Spanish II
Spanish II or
Spanish III
6
7PE/PE Sub./
ElectiveElective
8 Elective Fine Arts Elective Elective
TOTAL CREDITS 8 8 8 8
DC = Dual Credit (both high school and college credit)DE = Dual Enrollment at UT
AP = Advanced Placement Pre-AP = Pre-Advanced Placement
Courses vary by major
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR THIS CAREER AREA: World Geography; Professional Communications DC or Communication Applications DC; Business Management and Entrepreneurship
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR THIS CAREER AREA: World Geography; Communication Applications DC; Visual Media Analysis & Production (.5 cr) and Advanced Broadcast Journalism I-III
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR THIS CAREER AREA: World Geography, Art I, Art & Media Communication I; Professional Communications DC or Communication Applications DC, Art II and Sculpture; Art II- Digital Art & Media I and Art III-Digital Art & Media II
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR THIS CAREER AREA: World Geography, Art I, Art & Media Communication I; Professional Communications DC or Communication Applications DC; Art II-Digital Art & Media I and Art III-Digital Art & Media II
* College credits include both dual credit and AP classes. Students must meet the TSI assessment requirements identified by Alamo Colleges prior to enrollment in dual-credit courses.
** Course titles could change.
EARN UP TO 45 HOURS OF COLLEGE CREDIT*
CORE COURSESAll students in the Media & Film Institute take the courses below, regardless of which strand they pursue.**
MEDIA PRODUCTION
BROADCAST
ANIMATION / GAME DESIGN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Advanced Audio/Video
Production DC
(3 credits)
Audio/Video Production I
Practicum DC
(3 credits)
Principles of Arts,
Audio/Video TechnologyAudio/Video Production
Video Game Design I
Advanced Audio/Video
Production DC
(3 credits)
Audio/Video Production I
Practicum DC
(3 credits)
Professional
Communications (DC)Creative Writing
Elective
Advanced Animation DC
(3 credits)
Audio/Video Production I
Practicum DC
(3 credits)
Principles of Arts,
Audio/Video TechnologyAnimation
Video Game Design I
Advanced Printing &
Imaging Technology DC
(3 credits)
Printing and Imaging
Practicum DC
(3 credits)
Principles of Arts,
Audio/Video Technology
Printing & Imaging
Technology
Elective
See course descriptions below
See course descriptions below
See course descriptions below
See course descriptions below
ADVANCED ANIMATION (DC) Students use various software packages to design role playing games using a team development approach. Students develop and maintain a set of web pages documenting the development of their project and create two & three dimensional animations, learn sophisticated production processes with increased efficiency and time management skills. Instruction assists college students majoring in Animation and those seeking careers in the animation industry.
ADVANCED AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION (DC) Students develop an advanced understanding of the Audio/Video Production industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production activities. This course may be implemented in an advanced audio-format, including audio, video and the business end of movie-making per Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards.
ADVANCED BROADCAST JOURNALISM I – III The ability to access, analyze, evaluate and produce communication in a variety of forms is an important part of language development. Students apply and use journalistic skills for a variety of purposes. Students learn the laws and ethical considerations that affect broadcast journalism; learn the role and function of broadcast journalism; critique and analyze the significance of visual representations; and learn to produce by creating a broadcast journalism product. Students learn production and the responsibilities that fall under directing, producing, and maintaining a weekly radio show in this year-long course. Skills are demonstrated through student direction of an extended radio show. Performance skills will be continually practiced and refined.
ADVANCED PRINTING & IMAGING TECHNOLOGY (DC) In addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster, students develop an advanced understanding of the printing industry with a focus on press operations.
ANIMATION Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and
Communications career cluster, students will understand the history and techniques of the animation industry.
AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION Careers in audio and video technology and film production span all aspects of the audio/video communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster, students develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on preproduction, production and post-production audio and video activities.
AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION I PRACTICUM (DC) Students develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on applying pre-production, production and post-production activities in a studio environment. This course may include an advanced audio format or an advanced format, including both audio and video.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Students recognize, evaluate, and prepare for a rapidly evolving global business environment that requires flexibility and adaptability. Students analyze the primary functions of management and leadership: planning, organizing, staffing, directing or leading, and controlling. Topics incorporate social responsibility of business and industry. Students develop a foundation in the economic, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent managers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the legal, managerial, marketing, financial, ethical, and international dimensions of business to make appropriate management decisions.
COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS (DC) This course focuses on helping students develop the fundamental skills necessary to communicate effectively in a variety of modes, with emphasis on listening, speaking, discussing, presenting and assessing. Students have opportunities to present, receive feedback, refine and repeat their presentation to develop the competencies necessary to become an effective oral communicator in the classroom, on the job, and/or in the community.
CREATIVE WRITING Students read, study and analyze various literary forms and conventions, as well as criteria for literary criticism. In addition, students write poetry, fiction, non-fiction and drama. Students will submit at least two pieces of writing from different genres to contests and various publications.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Students gain knowledge and skills needed to become an entrepreneur. Students learn the principles necessary to begin and operate a business. The primary focus is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business and its products and services. In addition, students understand the capital required, the return on investment desired, and the potential for profit. Students will learn marketing, merchandising and customer service skills. This course can be coordinated with a school-based enterprise (school store).
PRINCIPLES OF ART, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY Students develop a background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and proficiency in oral and written communication. Students apply information technology applications when completing Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communication projects. Students use information management, email, Internet, writing, publishing, presentation and spreadsheet or database applications.
PRINTING & IMAGING PRACTICUM (DC) Students develop advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster. Students develop an advanced technical understanding of the printing industry with a focus on finishing and bindery operations and customer-based projects. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.
PRINTING & IMAGING TECHNOLOGY Careers in printing span all aspects of the industry, including pre-press, press and finishing and bindery operations. Students develop an understanding of the printing industry with a focus on pre-press and desktop publishing.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS Students develop a background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and proficiency in oral and written communication. Students apply information technology applications when completing Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communication projects. Students use information management, email, Internet, writing, publishing, presentation and spreadsheet or database applications.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS (DC) Students have the opportunity to participate in advanced writing, reading, editing, speaking, and listening activities by applying advanced software applications, computer graphics and conducting extensive internet research.
VIDEO GAME DESIGN I Students design, program and create a functional video game. The course will introduce basic programming language and skills that are essential to developing a video game. Knowledge of mathematics, physics, design and computer programming are applied in this course.
VISUAL MEDIA ANALYSIS & PRODUCTION Students interpret various media forms for a variety of purposes. Students critique and analyze the significance of visual representations and learn to produce media messages to communicate a specific purpose with others.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PERIOD9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH
FOUR-YEAR PLAN
1English I or
Pre-AP English I
English II or
Pre-AP English II
AP English III or
ENGL 1301/1302 DC
AP English IV or
ENGL 2322/2323 DC
2Algebra I or
Pre-AP Geometry
Geometry or
Pre-AP Algebra II
Algebra II or Pre-AP
Pre-Calculus or DE
Pre-Calculus or
AP Calculus AB/BC
3Biology or
Pre-AP Biology
Chemistry or
Pre-AP Chemistry
AP Physics or
PHYS 2425 DCAnatomy & Physiology
4AVID or
Elective
World History or
Pre-AP World History
AP World History
U.S. History or
AP U.S. History
AP Govt / AP Eco or
GOVT 2305 DC/
ECON 1301 DC
5Spanish I or
Spanish II
Spanish II or
Spanish III
6
7PE/PE Sub./
ElectiveElective
8 Elective Fine Arts Elective Elective
TOTAL CREDITS 8 8 8 8
DC = Dual Credit (both high school and college credit)DE = Dual Enrollment at UT
AP = Advanced Placement Pre-AP = Pre-Advanced Placement
Courses vary by major
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR THIS CAREER AREA: World Geography; Professional Communications DC or Communication Applications DC; Business Management and Entrepreneurship
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR THIS CAREER AREA: World Geography; Communication Applications DC; Visual Media Analysis & Production (.5 cr) and Advanced Broadcast Journalism I-III
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR THIS CAREER AREA: World Geography, Art I, Art & Media Communication I; Professional Communications DC or Communication Applications DC, Art II and Sculpture; Art II- Digital Art & Media I and Art III-Digital Art & Media II
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR THIS CAREER AREA: World Geography, Art I, Art & Media Communication I; Professional Communications DC or Communication Applications DC; Art II-Digital Art & Media I and Art III-Digital Art & Media II
* College credits include both dual credit and AP classes. Students must meet the TSI assessment requirements identified by Alamo Colleges prior to enrollment in dual-credit courses.
** Course titles could change.
EARN UP TO 45 HOURS OF COLLEGE CREDIT*
CORE COURSESAll students in the Media & Film Institute take the courses below, regardless of which strand they pursue.**
MEDIA PRODUCTION
BROADCAST
ANIMATION / GAME DESIGN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Advanced Audio/Video
Production DC
(3 credits)
Audio/Video Production I
Practicum DC
(3 credits)
Principles of Arts,
Audio/Video TechnologyAudio/Video Production
Video Game Design I
Advanced Audio/Video
Production DC
(3 credits)
Audio/Video Production I
Practicum DC
(3 credits)
Professional
Communications (DC)Creative Writing
Elective
Advanced Animation DC
(3 credits)
Audio/Video Production I
Practicum DC
(3 credits)
Principles of Arts,
Audio/Video TechnologyAnimation
Video Game Design I
Advanced Printing &
Imaging Technology DC
(3 credits)
Printing and Imaging
Practicum DC
(3 credits)
Principles of Arts,
Audio/Video Technology
Printing & Imaging
Technology
Elective
See course descriptions below
See course descriptions below
See course descriptions below
See course descriptions below
ADVANCED ANIMATION (DC) Students use various software packages to design role playing games using a team development approach. Students develop and maintain a set of web pages documenting the development of their project and create two & three dimensional animations, learn sophisticated production processes with increased efficiency and time management skills. Instruction assists college students majoring in Animation and those seeking careers in the animation industry.
ADVANCED AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION (DC) Students develop an advanced understanding of the Audio/Video Production industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production activities. This course may be implemented in an advanced audio-format, including audio, video and the business end of movie-making per Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards.
ADVANCED BROADCAST JOURNALISM I – III The ability to access, analyze, evaluate and produce communication in a variety of forms is an important part of language development. Students apply and use journalistic skills for a variety of purposes. Students learn the laws and ethical considerations that affect broadcast journalism; learn the role and function of broadcast journalism; critique and analyze the significance of visual representations; and learn to produce by creating a broadcast journalism product. Students learn production and the responsibilities that fall under directing, producing, and maintaining a weekly radio show in this year-long course. Skills are demonstrated through student direction of an extended radio show. Performance skills will be continually practiced and refined.
ADVANCED PRINTING & IMAGING TECHNOLOGY (DC) In addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster, students develop an advanced understanding of the printing industry with a focus on press operations.
ANIMATION Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and
Communications career cluster, students will understand the history and techniques of the animation industry.
AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION Careers in audio and video technology and film production span all aspects of the audio/video communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster, students develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on preproduction, production and post-production audio and video activities.
AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION I PRACTICUM (DC) Students develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on applying pre-production, production and post-production activities in a studio environment. This course may include an advanced audio format or an advanced format, including both audio and video.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Students recognize, evaluate, and prepare for a rapidly evolving global business environment that requires flexibility and adaptability. Students analyze the primary functions of management and leadership: planning, organizing, staffing, directing or leading, and controlling. Topics incorporate social responsibility of business and industry. Students develop a foundation in the economic, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent managers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the legal, managerial, marketing, financial, ethical, and international dimensions of business to make appropriate management decisions.
COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS (DC) This course focuses on helping students develop the fundamental skills necessary to communicate effectively in a variety of modes, with emphasis on listening, speaking, discussing, presenting and assessing. Students have opportunities to present, receive feedback, refine and repeat their presentation to develop the competencies necessary to become an effective oral communicator in the classroom, on the job, and/or in the community.
CREATIVE WRITING Students read, study and analyze various literary forms and conventions, as well as criteria for literary criticism. In addition, students write poetry, fiction, non-fiction and drama. Students will submit at least two pieces of writing from different genres to contests and various publications.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Students gain knowledge and skills needed to become an entrepreneur. Students learn the principles necessary to begin and operate a business. The primary focus is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business and its products and services. In addition, students understand the capital required, the return on investment desired, and the potential for profit. Students will learn marketing, merchandising and customer service skills. This course can be coordinated with a school-based enterprise (school store).
PRINCIPLES OF ART, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY Students develop a background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and proficiency in oral and written communication. Students apply information technology applications when completing Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communication projects. Students use information management, email, Internet, writing, publishing, presentation and spreadsheet or database applications.
PRINTING & IMAGING PRACTICUM (DC) Students develop advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster. Students develop an advanced technical understanding of the printing industry with a focus on finishing and bindery operations and customer-based projects. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.
PRINTING & IMAGING TECHNOLOGY Careers in printing span all aspects of the industry, including pre-press, press and finishing and bindery operations. Students develop an understanding of the printing industry with a focus on pre-press and desktop publishing.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS Students develop a background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and proficiency in oral and written communication. Students apply information technology applications when completing Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communication projects. Students use information management, email, Internet, writing, publishing, presentation and spreadsheet or database applications.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS (DC) Students have the opportunity to participate in advanced writing, reading, editing, speaking, and listening activities by applying advanced software applications, computer graphics and conducting extensive internet research.
VIDEO GAME DESIGN I Students design, program and create a functional video game. The course will introduce basic programming language and skills that are essential to developing a video game. Knowledge of mathematics, physics, design and computer programming are applied in this course.
VISUAL MEDIA ANALYSIS & PRODUCTION Students interpret various media forms for a variety of purposes. Students critique and analyze the significance of visual representations and learn to produce media messages to communicate a specific purpose with others.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PERIOD9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH
FOUR-YEAR PLAN
1English I or
Pre-AP English I
English II or
Pre-AP English II
AP English III or
ENGL 1301/1302 DC
AP English IV or
ENGL 2322/2323 DC
2Algebra I or
Pre-AP Geometry
Geometry or
Pre-AP Algebra II
Algebra II or Pre-AP
Pre-Calculus or DE
Pre-Calculus or
AP Calculus AB/BC
3Biology or
Pre-AP Biology
Chemistry or
Pre-AP Chemistry
AP Physics or
PHYS 2425 DCAnatomy & Physiology
4AVID or
Elective
World History or
Pre-AP World History
AP World History
U.S. History or
AP U.S. History
AP Govt / AP Eco or
GOVT 2305 DC/
ECON 1301 DC
5Spanish I or
Spanish II
Spanish II or
Spanish III
6
7PE/PE Sub./
ElectiveElective
8 Elective Fine Arts Elective Elective
TOTAL CREDITS 8 8 8 8
DC = Dual Credit (both high school and college credit)DE = Dual Enrollment at UT
AP = Advanced Placement Pre-AP = Pre-Advanced Placement
Courses vary by major
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR THIS CAREER AREA: World Geography; Professional Communications DC or Communication Applications DC; Business Management and Entrepreneurship
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR THIS CAREER AREA: World Geography; Communication Applications DC; Visual Media Analysis & Production (.5 cr) and Advanced Broadcast Journalism I-III
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR THIS CAREER AREA: World Geography, Art I, Art & Media Communication I; Professional Communications DC or Communication Applications DC, Art II and Sculpture; Art II- Digital Art & Media I and Art III-Digital Art & Media II
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FOR THIS CAREER AREA: World Geography, Art I, Art & Media Communication I; Professional Communications DC or Communication Applications DC; Art II-Digital Art & Media I and Art III-Digital Art & Media II
* College credits include both dual credit and AP classes. Students must meet the TSI assessment requirements identified by Alamo Colleges prior to enrollment in dual-credit courses.
** Course titles could change.
EARN UP TO 45 HOURS OF COLLEGE CREDIT*
$21 MILLION IN UPGRADESunder Bond 2010, including the addition of a Career and Technical Education building
with state-of-the art classrooms and learning laboratories for animation, film, broadcast,
graphic design and more.
Brackenridge High School received
MEDIA & FILM INSTITUTEAT BRACKENRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
MEDIA PRODUCTION BROADCAST ANIMATION/GAME DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN
400 Eagleland Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78210 210.533.8144
www.saisd.net/magnets
MEDIA & FILM INSTITUTEMEDIA PRODUCTION • BROADCAST • ANIMATION / GAME DESIGN • GRAPHIC DESIGN
PICTURE YOURSELF USING YOUR CREATIVITY AND SKILLS IN THE WORLD OF MEDIA AND FILM.
Imagine your creative ideas on the big screen! Traditional film and television are changing as new media and digital technologies shape the way we communicate. Today numerous careers exist within the industry in creative, management and technical positions. From computer animation and video streaming to broadcasting and filmmaking, the possibilities are endless. Explore your options.
The Media & Film Institute at Brackenridge High School offers an advanced and rigorous curriculum in all core subjects with a focus on career opportunities in one of four different strands or “majors” to choose from: Media Production, Broadcast, Animation/Game
Design and Graphic Design, all under the Business and Industry endorsement. An endorsement is a targeted area of interest, and there are five different areas set by the state.
All majors offer students a number of Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses. Career courses closely align to the related programs at St. Philip’s College. Advanced Placement courses are available to prepare students for rigorous college coursework offered through the dual-credit courses.
All Institute students are required to participate in UIL, student leadership and service projects while in high school.
APPLY TO AN INSTITUTESAISD Career Institutes are magnet programs open to students across Bexar County. To apply to an SAISD Career Institute, visit www.saisd.net/magnets. This page provides a doorway to information about the various programs, how to apply and access the application.
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The San Antonio Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de San Antonio no discrimina por motivos de raza, religión, color, origen nacional, género o impedimento, o por cualquier otro motivo prohibido por la ley.