Architecture/Digital Design/Filmmaking Magnet

VISION

The John F. Kennedy Architecture/Digital Design/Filmmaking Magnet creates driven, college and career ready individuals who take pride in their work and meet professional challenges with dignity and determination.

MISSION

The John F. Kennedy Architecture/Digital Design/Filmmaking Magnet provides an interdisciplinary course of study exploring the complexities of design principles in the areas of architecture, digital design, and filmmaking.

Each pathway provides hands-on learning experiences using professional equipment and industry-standard software to prepare students for entry-level employment or further study in college programs related to these careers.

Students in this program have the chance to learn about real-life applications of their chosen field of study from highly qualified professionals in a nurturing atmosphere that fosters academic and social growth by providing opportunities to collaborate and learn in a culturally rich and accepting environment.

COLLEGE & CAREER READY


Architecture	Digital Design	Filmmaking
In the Architecture pathway, students focus on creating solutions to three-dimensional space-related issues. Students learn computer-aided design using Autodesk Design Suite (AutoCAD, Inventor, 3D Studio, Revit), and our model making shop includes commercial quality equipment such as three-dimensional scanners and a large format printer. Eligible students in the architecture pathway can earn up to 3 transferrable (UC/CSU) credits through an articulation agreement with Los Angeles Pierce College.	The Digital Design pathway integrates career technical education with a balanced visual arts program. Pathway students learn how to effectively apply the principles of design to real-world projects and, and they can become Adobe Certified Experts pathway’s industry standard software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. Eligible students in the digital design pathway can earn up to 6 transferrable (UC/CSU) credits through an articulation agreement with Los Angeles Mission College.	Filmmaking, students engage in the creative and technical aspects of the filmmaking process from pre-production to post-production. Students work in a hands-on environment with professional cameras, lighting, and audio equipment, and they can become Adobe Certified Associates in the industry-leading video editing software Adobe Premiere Pro. Eligible students in the filmmaking pathway can earn up to 3 transferrable (UC/CSU) credits through an articulation agreement with Los Angeles Mission College.

The Filmmaking Magnet prepared me to be industry-standard ready. When I came to college, I already had more insight than anybody else in my graduating class."

HEAVENLY A., FILMMAKING GRADUATE