CTE Courses
- Animal Science
- Audio-Visual Production
- Automotive Technology
- Carpentry and Construction Trades
- Collision Repair and Auto Body Technology
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Early Childhood Education and Human Services
- Enriching Learning with Nanotechnology
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Media Communications Technology
- Medical Assisting
- Natural Resources
- New Vision - Education Professions
- New Vision - Health Professions
- Power Equipment Technology
- Pre-Engineering and CADD
- Product Design and Manufacturing
- Welding and Metal Fabrication
- Animal Science
- Audio Visual Production
- Automotive Technology
- Carpentry and Construction Trades
- Collision Repair and Auto Body Technology
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Early Childhood Education and Human Services
- Fundamental Building Systems
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Media Communications Technology
- Medical Assisting
- Natural Resources
- New Vision - Education Professions
- New Vision - Health Professions
- Power Equipment Technology
- Pre-Engineering and CADD
- Product Design and Manufacturing
- Welding and Metal Fabrication
Media Communications Technology
Teachers
Steve Pettenati
Belmont Center
Jeff Cook
Ellicottville Center
Amber Christensen
Olean Center
The Media Communications Technology program has been designed to give students the technical skills and hands-on experience they need to pursue a wide range of interests and opportunities in the digital design field. Students will learn to be designers in an ever-changing world.
Software to be covered includes Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Premier, Audition, Muse, Fuse, After Effects and Animate. Media students will be prepared for exciting careers and studies in design, advertising, illustration, photography, video, and audio technology, as well as web, animation, game design, and marketing. Students are required to create a professional portfolio showcasing their knowledge and experiences both in print and on the web.
Things You Get To Do
- Posters for community organizations
- Video production for county tourism
- Radio Commercials for Stop DWI & Anti-Smoking campaigns
- Portfolio Analysis and review with regional college representatives
- Logo Development for local business
- Brochure Designs for local, community organizations and festivals
Where It Can Lead
- Graphic Designer
- Advertising Specialist
- Illustrator
- Photographer
- Web designer
- Videographer
- Animator
- Game Developer/Designer
What You Can Earn
- Multiple Adobe Certifications including:
- Adobe Photoshop Certification
- Adobe InDesign Certification
- Adobe Illustrator Certification
- Adobe Visual Design Specialist Certification
Go To College With Credits
- Art Institute of Pittsburgh
- Bryant and Stratton College
- Erie Community College
- Hilbert College
- Jamestown Community College
- Pittsburgh Technical Institute
- SUNY Cobleskill
- Others college credits transfer with JCC College Connections opportunities and credits earned through Adobe Certification exams
Where It's Held
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Career and Technical Education Center at Belmont
5536 County Route 48, Belmont, NY 14813 | 716-376-8326opens phone dialer - Career and Technical Education Center at Ellicottville
5550 Route 242 E. Ellicottville, NY 14731-0690 | 716-376-8300opens phone dialer - Career and Technical Education Center at Olean
1825 Windfall Rd., Olean, NY 14760-9303 | 716-376-8200opens phone dialer
Skills Learned in Class
- Belmont
- Ellicottville
- Olean