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    • AME Workforce Development Programs

      The California Department of Education’s Arts, Media, and Entertainment (AME) Film and Television Training program connects high school Production and Managerial Arts pathway programs to post-secondary schools and union pre-apprenticeship programs.

      AME Demonstration and Technical Assistance Sites

      The AME Demonstration and Regional Technical Assistance Sites for the California Department of Education are model AME programs and provide resources for California secondary schools wishing to develop or enhance an AME Industry Sector CTE program. See examples of the AME Regional Technical Assistance Sites for the California Department of Education Model programs here.

      CA Film Commission

      The California Department of Education (CDE) is partnering with the California Film Commission (CFC) to provide career readiness opportunities for California’s students enrolled in the Arts, Media, and Entertainment (AME) industry sector. Through this partnership, film and video production companies provide a variety of “career readiness” opportunities for both students and teachers.

      Hip Hop Education and Equity Initiative (H2E2)

      H2E2 is a new education initiative that aims to establish a statewide network of qualified Hip Hop and urban cultural educators and provide resources, mentorship and support for teaching artists and industry professionals in obtaining Arts, Media, and Entertainment (AME) Career Technical Education (CTE) Designated Subjects (DS) Credentials through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to be a credentialed teacher in California public high schools.

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    • CA-AME-EO

      CA-AME-EO will serve as a forum for idea exchange and industry updates that are of interest or benefit to its members. We hope to create an organization that members can access at their own comfort level.

      CA-AME Virtual Institute

      The AME Virtual Institute is the back-to-school resource for AME teachers. Gain access to incredible speakers, roundtable discussions, opportunities to interact with industry and tech, and community of practice conversations.

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      If you missed CA-AME’s virtual events you can still access hours of content! Simply make a tax deductible donation to the CDE Foundation’s AME Initiatives Fund by clicking the Donate button, and receive the password to access the videos below. Access is free to all who attended the events.

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      Keep up-to-date with the latest AME and arts education related news for students and teachers. Topics include Design, Visual & Media Arts, Performing Arts, Production & Managerial Arts, and Game Design & Integration.

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      Find out what's happening with CA-AME and events related to Design, Visual & Media Arts, Performing Arts, Production & Managerial Arts, and Game Design & Integration.

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Nueva School for the Arts and Arete Media Academy

8695 Windsor Rd. Windsor, CA 95492

Coordinator: John Richards, jrichards@wusd.org

Lead Teacher: David Beal, dbeal@wusd.org

Principal: Lamar Collins, lcollins@wusd.org

Superintendent: Jeremy Decker, jdecker@wusd.org

Demographics

School Website: windsorhs.com

Program Website: nuevaarts.com

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Pathways

Introduction to Film and Video Production 7243, Intermediate Film and Video Production 7244, Advanced Film and Video Production 7245, Introduction to Media Arts 7219, Introduction to Visual and Commercial Art 7216, Intermediate Visual and Commercial Art 7217, Advanced Visual and Commercial Art 7218, Introduction to Dance/Choreography 7230, Intermediate Dance/Choreography 7231, Advanced Dance/Choreography 7232, Introduction to Professional Theatre 7236, Intermediate Professional Theatre 7237

School Model

Comprehensive High School (1000-2500 students), Charter 9-12, School Within a School (Small learning communities or conservatory), California Partnership Academy, Suburban

San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts

2425 Dusk Dr, San Diego, CA 92139

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Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts

1905 Main St, Huntington Beach, Ca 92648

Coordinator: Stacy Robison, srobison@hbuhsd.edu

Lead Teacher: Danielle Collins, dcollins@hbuhsd.edu

Principal: Daniel Morris, dmorris@hbuhsd.edu

Superintendent: Dr. Clint Harwick, charwick@hbuhsd.edu

Demographics

School Website: hbapa.org

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YouTube

Pathways

Introduction to Stage Technology 7240, Intermediate Stage Technology 7241, Advanced Stage Technology 7242, Introduction to Film and Video Production 7243, Intermediate Film and Video Production 7244, Advanced Film and Video Production 7245, Introduction to Multimedia Production 7246, Intermediate Multimedia Production 7247, Advanced Multimedia Film/Video Production 7249, Advanced Multimedia Sound Production 7248, Introduction to Media Arts 7219, Intermediate Media Arts 7220, Advanced Media Arts 7221, Introduction to Dance/Choreography 7230, Intermediate Dance/Choreography 7231, Advanced Dance/Choreography 7232, Introduction to Professional Music 7233, Advanced Professional Music 7235

School Model

Comprehensive High School (1000-2500 students)

Coronado School of the Arts

650 D Ave, Coronado, CA 92118

Coordinator: Catherine Burling, catherine.burling@coronadousd.net

Lead Teacher: Karrie Jackson, karrie.jackson@coronadousd.net

Principal: Shane Schmeichel, shane.schmeichel@coronadousd.net

Superintendent: Karl Mueller, karl.mueller@coronadousd.net

Demographics

School Website: cosasandiego.com

Program Website: cosasandiego.com/ame-demo-site/cosa-curriculum

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Pathways

Introduction to Stage Technology 7240, Intermediate Stage Technology 7241, Advanced Stage Technology 7242, Introduction to Film and Video Production 7243, Intermediate Film and Video Production 7244, Advanced Film and Video Production 7245, Introduction to Multimedia Production 7246, Intermediate Multimedia Production 7247, Advanced Multimedia Film/Video Production 7249, Advanced Multimedia Sound Production 7248, Introduction to Media Arts 7219, Intermediate Media Arts 7220, Advanced Media Arts 7221, Introduction to Graphic Design 7210, Intermediate Graphic Design 7211, Advanced Graphic Design 7212, Introduction to Animation 7213, Intermediate Animation 7214, Advanced Animation 7215, Introduction to Game Design 7260, Intermediate Game Design 7261, Advanced Game Design 7262

School Model

Comprehensive High School (1000-2500 students)

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Great Academy

12555 Navajo Rd. Apple Valley CA 92308

Coordinator: Javier Alcantara-Rojas, javier_alcantara@avusd.org

Lead Teacher: Cherie Glisson, cherie_glisson@avusd.org

Principal: Chuck McCall, chuck_mccall@avusd.org

Superintendent: Trenae Nelson, trenae_nelson@avusd.org

Demographics

School Website: sites.google.com/avusd.org/granitehillshighschool-new

Program Website: ourgreatacademy.com

YouTube Channel

Pathways

Introduction to Stage Technology 7240, Intermediate Stage Technology 7241, Advanced Stage Technology 7242, Introduction to Film and Video Production 7243, Introduction to Multimedia Production 7246, Introduction to Media Arts 7219, Introduction to Visual and Commercial Art 7216, Introduction to Dance/Choreography 7230, Intermediate Dance/Choreography 7231, Advanced Dance/Choreography 7232, Introduction to Professional Music 7233, Intermediate Professional Music 7234, Advanced Professional Music 7235, Introduction to Professional Theatre 7236

School Model

Comprehensive High School (1000-2500 students)

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Arcata Arts Institute

1720 M Street, Arcata, CA 95521

Coordinator: Johanna Mauro, jmauro@nohum.k12.ca.us

Lead Teacher: Melanie Zapper, mzapper@nohum.k12.ca.us

Principal: Jim Monge, jmonge@nohum.k12.ca.us

Superintendent: Roger Macdonald, rmacdonald@nohum.k12.ca.us

Demographics

School Website: arcatahighschool.nohum.org

Program Website: artsinstitute.net

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Pathways

Introduction to Media Arts 7219, Intermediate Media Arts 7220, Advanced Media Arts 7221, Introduction to Graphic Design 7210, Intermediate Graphic Design 7211, Advanced Graphic Design 7212, Introduction to Visual and Commercial Art 7216, Intermediate Visual and Commercial Art 7217, Advanced Visual and Commercial Art 7218, Introduction to Professional Theatre 7236, Intermediate Professional Theatre 7237, Advanced Professional Theatre 7238

School Model

Comprehensive High School (550-1000 students), School Within a School (Small learning communities or conservatory), Rural

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Santa Susana High School: Performing and Visual Arts

3570 Cochran St., Simi Valley, CA 93063

Coordinator: Irene Silbert, irene.silbert@simivalleyusd.org

Lead Teacher: Aimee Spurbeck-Boian, aimee.spurbeckboian@simivalleyusd.org

Principal: Matthew Guzzo, matthew.guzzo@simivalleyusd.org

Superintendent: Dr. Jason Peplinski, jason.peplinski@simivalleyusd.org

Demographics

School Website: www.santasusana.org/academies/academies

Twitter
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Pathways

Introduction to Stage Technology 7240, Intermediate Stage Technology 7241, Advanced Stage Technology 7242, Introduction to Film and Video Production 7243, Intermediate Film and Video Production 7244, Advanced Film and Video Production 7245, Advanced Multimedia Film/Video Production 7249, Advanced Multimedia Sound Production 7248, Introduction to Graphic Design 7210, Intermediate Graphic Design 7211, Advanced Graphic Design 7212, Introduction to Visual and Commercial Art 7216, Intermediate Visual and Commercial Art 7217, Advanced Visual and Commercial Art 7218, Introduction to Dance/Choreography 7230, Intermediate Dance/Choreography 7231, Advanced Dance/Choreography 7232, Introduction to Professional Music 7233, Intermediate Professional Music 7234, Advanced Professional Music 7235, Introduction to Professional Theatre 7236, Intermediate Professional Theatre 7237, Advanced Professional Theatre 7238

School Model

Comprehensive High School (550-1000 students), Suburban

Renaissance Arts Academy

2558 N. San Fernando Los Angeles CA 90065

Coordinator: Erik Speth, cte@renarts.org

Lead Teacher: Erik Speth, erik@renarts.org

Principal: Sidnie Gallegos | PK Candaux, office@renarts.org

Superintendent: PK Candaux | Sidnie Gallegos, office@renarts.org

Demographics

School Website: www.renarts.org

Pathways

Introduction to Stage Technology 7240, Intermediate Stage Technology 7241, Advanced Stage Technology 7242, Introduction to Dance/Choreography 7230, Intermediate Dance/Choreography 7231, Advanced Dance/Choreography 7232, Introduction to Professional Music 7233, Intermediate Professional Music 7234, Advanced Professional Music 7235

School Model

Charter 6-12, Urban

CAST Academy and Game Design Academy

1000 Cayuga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

Coordinator: Jeff Larson, larsonj@sfusd.edu

Lead Teacher: George Lee, LeeG1@sfusd.edu

Principal: Freedom Siyam, siyamf@sfusd.edu

Superintendent: Dr. Vincent Matthews, matthewsv@sfusd.edu

Demographics

School Website: sfusd.edu/school/balboa-high-school

Program Website: castacademy.online

Pathways

Introduction to Animation 7213, Intermediate Animation 7214, Introduction to Game Design 7260, Intermediate Game Design 7261, Introduction to Professional Music 7233

School Model

Comprehensive High School (1000-2500 students), California Partnership Academy, Urban

The School of Arts + Enterprise

295 N. Garey Ave., Pomona CA 91767

Coordinator: Phil Miller, Artistic Director, pmiller@thesae.k12.ca.us

Lead Teacher: Carol Goldwater, cgoldwater@thesae.org

Principal: Johnny Anderson, janderson@thesae.org

Superintendent: Jon Gundry, jgundry@thesae.org

Demographics

School Website: thesae.org

Instagram: @thesaeschool

Pathways

Introduction to Stage Technology 7240, Introduction to Film and Video Production 7243, Intermediate Film and Video Production 7244, Introduction to Graphic Design 7210, Intermediate Graphic Design 7211, Advanced Graphic Design 7212, Introduction to Visual and Commercial Art 7216, Intermediate Visual and Commercial Art 7217, Advanced Visual and Commercial Art 7218, Introduction to Dance/Choreography 7230, Intermediate Dance/Choreography 7231, Advanced Dance/Choreography 7232, Introduction to Professional Theatre 7236, Intermediate Professional Theatre 7237, Advanced Professional Theatre 7238

School Model

Charter 6-12

ICEF View Park Preparatory High School

5701 S Crenshaw Ave., Los Angeles CA 90043

Coordinator: Dr. Michael Farber, mfarber@icefps.org

Lead Teacher: Sebastian Elkouby, selkouby@icefps.org

Principal: Charles Lemle, clemle@icefps.org

Director: Parker Hudnut, phudnut@icefps.org

Demographics

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School Website: vphs.icefps.org

School Model

Charter 9-12

Pathways

Introduction to Dance/Choreography 7230, Intermediate Dance/Choreography 7231, Advanced Dance/Choreography 7232, Introduction to Professional Music 7233, Intermediate Professional Music 7234, Advanced Professional Music 7235, Introduction to Professional Theatre 7236, Intermediate Professional Theatre 7237, Advanced Professional Theatre 7238

School Model

Grade 6-12 Independent Charter School

 

Annie, Winter 2019
Bring It On!, Spring 2019
Chicago Flyer Spring 2020
Nightmare Before X-Mas, Winter 2018
The Wiz, Spring 2018
Willy Wonka 2017

Certiport is excited to present Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exams free of charge to all AME Virtual Institute attendees. (The best part? The exams will be administered through Certiport’s Exams from Home solution, meaning you’ll be able to take your exam at the comfort and safety of your home.)

So, what is Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)? The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification is a critical tool for educators that are preparing students for careers in digital media and design. It is an industry-recognized credential that effectively validates students’ expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud. The ACA certification is evidence that students have the skills and knowledge to meet the demands of today’s design industry.The certification is available for Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, AfterEffects, Animate, and Premiere Pro. All exams are 50 minutes in length.

CAST Academy

Creative Arts for Social Transformation

Balboa High School

1000 Cayuga Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112

(San Francisco USD)

Phone: 415-469-4090

Email: larsonj@sfusd.edu

Contact: Jeff Larson, CAST Coordinator

Pathways

Design, Visual, and Media Arts; Game Design and Integration

Career Areas

Featuring: Art/Design; Music/Audio Production; Video/Photography Production; Animation/Motion Graphics Production; Game Design; Broadcast/Communications

School Model

School-within-a-School (Partnership Academy), Wall-to-Wall Academies

The School of Arts and Enterprise

295 N. Garey Ave., Pomona CA 91767

Phone: 909-622-0699

Contact: Phil Miller, Artistic Director

Email: pmiller@thesae.k12.ca.us

Executive Director: Lucille Berger

Director: Germaine Nesbitt

Website: https://www.thesae.org

Pathways

Design, Visual, and Media Arts; Performing Arts; Production and Managerial Arts

Career Areas

Featuring: Musical Theatre and Drama; Classical and Contemporary Dance; Instrumental Music and Music Audio Production; Technical Theatre; Visual Arts; Film Production; Graphic Design

School Model

Grade 6-12 Independent Charter School