Frederick County Public Schools

FCPS is a fantastic place to start pursuing a career in digital communication, design, and media. Students interested in these highly sought after career fields combine creativity with technical skills to prepare for exciting jobs like video production, graphic design, web development, interactive media, and virtual reality. FCPS programs in Interactive digital media, TV media, and printing are designed to keep students up-to-date with industry trends. Students work with professionals in the field and have opportunities to earn industry certifications and college credits.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Opportunities

If you enjoy:

• Self expression
• Digital art
• Artistic expression
• Working in a creative environment
• Using various mediums to develop original pieces
• Collaborating with others

Then you might enjoy a career as a:

• Videographer
• Graphics Designer
• Media Production Assistant
• Digital Marketing Assistant
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Social Media Content Creator

For more information about opportunities within the Arts, Media, and Communications Cluster, please see your School Counselor or Career Coach.

For detailed course offerings and class sequences, please see the Course and Planning Guides.

Career and Technology Center (CTC) Opportunities (Open to all students - Application Required)

Work Based Learning (WBL) Opportunities available at every school

Career and Technical Student Organizations

CTSOs are student-led organizations that provide opportunities for students to develop leadership, teamwork, and career-related skills. They often focus on specific career fields, such as business, technology, agriculture, or health/human services. These co-curricular student experiences are embedded within various CTE programs. CTSOs can offer a variety of activities, including competitions, conferences, community service projects, and networking events.

Additional Opportunities

Visual and Performing Arts
A variety of school based and extra curricular opportunities are available for students via the Visual and Performing Arts department.

Dual Enrollment
College credit opportunities are available within this program. Please review the course guide for the most current Dual Enrollment opportunities.

Sample Schedule
Below is a sample schedule of how students can complete a CTE program while satisfying their graduation requirements. Please note, these sample schedules are not official options and students should consult their guidance counselor for the most accurate advice regarding scheduling.