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Burke High Communications Academy

Burke Communications Academy

A Burke student will graduate with learned communication skills that will help them succeed after high school.  Whether designing digital works, expanding their knowledge at the next level or ready to explore the workforce, a Bulldog will be... Ready. To. Create.

Communication Academy students can choose from FOUR pathways:

  • Contemporary Journalism: Learn how to tell important stories
  • Teaching as a Profession: Learn the craft of teaching in a diverse environment
  • Web and Digital Design:  Learn to creatively display digital material
  • Audio/Visual Production:  Learn to communicate through video and audio

Possible Career Fields

  • Animator
  • Artist
  • Journalist
  • Teacher
  • Website Designer
  • Computer Programmer
  • Creative Consultant
  • Digital Media Specialist
  • Entrepreneur
  • Exhibit Designer
  • Film Effects Developer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Interior Designer
  • IT Specialist
  • Landscape Designer


Pathway Options

Contemporary Journalism Pathway Courses:

  • 10th Grade: Introduction to Contemporary Journalism 1-2
  • 11th Grade: Advanced Contemporary Journalism 3-4
  • 12th Grade: Advanced Contemporary Journalism Leadership

Teaching as a Profession Pathway Courses:

  • 10th Grade: Lifespan Development 1 and Principles of Education and Training
  • 11th Grade: Best Practices in Education 1-2
  • 12th Grade: Field Experience in Education Training
     

Web and Digital Design Pathway Courses:

  • 10th Grade: (H) Digital Media and Foundations of Computing
  • 11th Grade: (H) Advanced Digital Design 1-2
  • 12th Grade: Web Design 1-2


Audio Visual Production Pathway Courses:

  • 10th Grade: (H) Digital Media and Foundations of Computing
  • 11th Grade: A/V Production 1-2
  • 12th Grade: A/V Production 3-4
     

Academy Electives All Pathways Can Take:

  • Computer Graphic Design 1-6
  • Journalism 1-2
  • Photo Journalism 1
  • H News Production 1-8
  • H Yearbook 1-8
  • H Adv Creative Writing 1-4
  • Intro to Speech and Debate
  • Popular Music
  • Drama 1-8

Experiences Beyond the Classroom:

  • Theatrical and Film Productions
  • Internship opportunities
  • Professional Mentors
  • Hands-on practice Experience with industry standard technology
  • Develop a school newspaper and yearbook
  • Help Omaha non-profits develop their on-line presence
  • Work real-time with teachers to learn their craft