JMAC

pathway description

Jordan Media & Communication (JMAC) empowers and prepares students to utilize industry standard technology to communicate and succeed in the Arts, Media, & Entertainment industry sector. Through JMAC’s high quality integrated curriculum and instruction, students produce compelling content through broadcast television, video animation, filmmaking and photography. In addition, work experience education allows students to gain industry specific skills through internships, college coursework and real world engagement within the Arts, Entertainment and Media industry.

entrance criteria

No entrance criteria.

Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and current enrollment in Algebra 1 may apply as an Accelerated Scholar. These students will be enrolled in Accelerated Math and English courses.

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Sample Schedule

This pathway does not require any AP course, but AP Courses are available where indicated

Pathway Elective courses shown in bold

Grade 9

Art Foundations 1-2
English 1-2 or 1-2 Accel
Algebra 1 or Geometry Accel
Biology of the Living Earth
Spanish 1-2
PE/Sport
Visual and Performing Arts Elective
Academic Elective

Grade 10

Digital Art and Imaging 1-2 or Photo and Video 1-2
English 3-4 or 3-4 Accel
Geometry 1-2 or Algebra 2
Chemistry in the Earth's Systems
Modern World History*
Spanish 3-4
PE/Sport
Academic Elective*

Grade 11

Digital Art and Imaging 3-4 or Advanced Contemporary Video
English 5-6*
Algebra 2, Intro to Data Science, Finite Math, Pre-Calculus
Physics of the Universe or Science Elective*
U.S. History*
Academic Elective (Tech Crew, Video Stage Crew, Advanced Stage technology recommended)
Academic* or Athletic Elective

Grade 12

Digital Art & Imaging 5-6 or Digital Media
CSU Expository Reading & Writing Curriculum or English Literature*
Pre-Calculus, Intro to Data Science, Finite Math, Calculus*, Statistics*
Government/Economics*
Academic Elective (Tech Crew, Video Stage Crew, Advanced Stage technology recommended)
Academic* or Athletic Elective

*AP course available in this subject area

Course of Study is subject to change at the discretion of the district.

For additional information regarding electives, sports, and clubs, visit the Jordan website here.

Work-Based Learning

Cherry Hill Film Festival
Guest speaker - Angelo Barrera ~ Music Recording Production
Barrera Filming and Photography
Stage Crew for school and community productions and events

For More INformation

For more information about JMAC, contact Valerie Gonzalez, Pathway Coordinator:

vgonzalez2@lbschools.net

(562) 423-1472