CAREER TECHNICAL PROGRAMS (CTE)
MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT AND PRODUCTION (MEP)
The Media & Entertainment Production program is a Chapter 74, career and technical education pathway that empowers young artists to use the latest technology to produce, create, and distribute their own work, while preparing them to meet the highest standards of the industry. We pioneer new intersections of modern technology and storytelling to inspire and entertain the world. Through hands-on training in lighting and sound design, live and recorded audio and music production, video production and filmmaking, costume design, set construction, and digital content creation, students develop the artistic, technical, and collaborative skills needed to bring compelling stories to life. Graduates emerge as adaptable, industry-ready creators and media producers equipped to lead in theater, film, live entertainment, and emerging media.
Information on how to apply to MEP and audition requirements can be found here.
DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS (DVC)
The Design & Visual Communication program at Boston Arts Academy is a Chapter 74 Career & Technical Education pathway that prepares students to become creative, industry-ready designers with strong technical and artistic foundations. Students learn advanced principles of design, typography, color theory, photography, digital illustration, branding, and digital imaging; master industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; develop skills in web design and animation; and prepare work for both print and digital media. Students build their expertise in concept development, project management, branding, user-centered design, and professional communication. Through project-based learning, client-driven assignments, critique, and real-world design challenges, students graduate with strong portfolios, industry certifications, and the design thinking necessary to thrive in college, careers, and the evolving world of visual communication.
Information on how to apply to DVC and audition requirements can be found here.
FASHION TECHNOLOGY
The Fashion Technology program at Boston Arts Academy is a Chapter 74 career and technical education pathway where students rotate each year between two core strands Design & Construction and Fashion Merchandising, developing a comprehensive understanding of the fashion industry from concept to consumer. Students build advanced skills in fashion illustration, pattern drafting, draping, design, textiles, and apparel construction, while also studying marketing, merchandising, consumer behavior, and branding. Across all four years, students learn to develop and promote their own fashion brands by creating business plans, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurial models that reflect current industry practices. Through studio-based projects, runway experiences, retail simulations, critique, and collaborations, students graduate with strong technical skills, original collections, and industry-ready portfolios that prepare them for college, careers, and leadership in the fashion industry.
Information on how to apply to Fashion and audition requirements can be found here.
