Regional STEAM High School

Students in our Visual Arts program at the Regional STEAM High School are equipped with foundational and advanced skills in drawing, painting, digital media, photography, and design. Through hands-on projects and portfolio development, students prepare for careers in graphic design, illustration, animation, art education, and museum or gallery work. This pathway also fosters creative thinking and technical proficiency, opening doors to both college programs and industry opportunities in the creative sector. Some career paths include a graphic designer, illustrator, animator (2D/3D), Concept Artist (for games, film, or media), Fashion Designer, Interior Designer, and an Industrial/Product Designer among others!

Students in our Music, Movie, and Theater Production program at the Regional STEAM High School are part of a unique program that ties together fine arts and technical skills; a hybrid of art/design and engineering. In this program, students learn techniques used by industry professionals through a project-based approach to instruction which incorporates direct experiences with technical theater skills. Students often get opportunities to visit and speak with experts at venues like Syracuse Stage, the Landmark Theatre and the Redhouse Arts Center. This program is geared for students who have aspirations to behind the scenes running the production of a show instead of actually being on stage.

Study in this area can lead to jobs in a variety of environments and including theater, recording studios, theme parks, and cruise lines.

Some career paths include a Set Designer, Event Production Engineer, Visual Production Engineer, Lighting Design Engineer, Costume Designer, Prop Manager, or a Visual/Lighting/Audio Specialist just to name a few!

Students in our Computer Chip Technology & Production program at the Regional STEAM High School are being prepared for careers in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Students are being trained on state-of-the-art industry standard equipment and work in a simulated clean room. Freshmen learn basic techniques of packaging semiconductor components into a form that can be used in electronic systems. They will get many opportunities during their time in the program to connect with professionals in the industry.

Some career opportunities include semiconductor manufacturing technicians, semiconductor equipment technicians, and fab manufacturing technicians among others.

Students in our Dance program at the STEAM High School experience a dynamic blend of artistic expression and professional skill development. Students in the program will get rigorous training in technique, choreography and performance. Students gain transferable skills that prepare them for various careers. This pathway also fosters discipline, creativity, and collaboration -- qualities essential in both artistic and non-artistic professions!

Some career paths may include dancers, dance education instructors, choreographers, arts administration positions, physical therapists, and jobs in the entertainment industry among others!

Students in our Animation & Game Design program at the STEAM High School are being prepared for entry-level careers or for further education and training in fields that use visual art, digital media, and web-based tools as primary forms of communication and creative expression.

Students develop skills in both visual art concepts as well as new and emerging digital processes in multiple types of media for applications including 2D and 3D computer animation, innovative editing, graphic design, website design, video and audio production and post-production. Students will utilize the latest digital technology tools, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Avid Pro Tools, Autodesk, video and gaming software, gaming engines, and open source software for multiple digital media applications.

Some career opportunities include webmasters and developers, video game designers, animators, multimedia application developers, streaming video and digital film producers, art directors, film and video editors, graphic artists, digital media photographers, social media specialists, and pro gamers among others.

Employment in these areas is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032. This growth will be due to increased demand for animation and visual effects in video games, movies, and television. Consumer demand will continue for more realistic video games, movie and television special effects, and 3D movies.