The Film pathway has three courses: Film I, (taught at Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central), Film II, and Broadcast Production Application. When students take our Film classes, they learn employment skills, film technology, and professionalism, and have plenty of opportunities for hands-on experiences. After finishing the pathway courses, they will take an End of Pathway Assessment; if passed, they receive industry certification, which can help them move on to get a job with the film industry--hopefully at our local Athena Studios! 

* High school level pathway offered through Athens Community Career Academy.

* Available for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students in Clarke County School District.

Audio and Video Technology and Film I
This course will serve as the foundational course in the Audio and Video Technology and Film pathway. The course prepares students for employment or entry into a postsecondary education program in the audio and video technology career field. Topics covered may include, but are not limited to: terminology, safety, basic equipment, script writing, production teams, production and programming, lighting, recording and editing, studio production and professional ethics.  

Audio and Video Technology and Film II

This one credit course is the second in a series of three that prepares students for a career in Audio Video Technology and Film production and/or to transfer to a postsecondary program for further study. Topics include planning, writing, directing and editing a production, field equipment functions, operational set-up and maintenance, advanced editing operations, studio productions, performance, audio/video control systems, production graphics, career opportunities and professional ethics. 

Broadcast Video Production Applications  

Broadcast Video Production Applications is designed to facilitate student-led projects under the guidance of the instructor, as well as provide opportunities for students to master skills necessary to gain entry level employment or to pursue a post-secondary degree or certificate. Students work cooperatively and independently in all phases of production. Topics include advanced camera techniques, audio production, scriptwriting, producing, directing, editing, employability skills, and development of a digital portfolio to include resume’, references, and production samples.