Arts, Global Communications & Information Systems
The Arts, Communications & Information Systems career field prepares students to pursue their passions in three pathways.
Visual & Performing Arts
• Music
• Theater
• Visual Arts
Information Technology
• Information Support Services
• Network Systems
• Programming & Software
• Web & Digital Communications
Journalism & Broadcasting
• Video Journalism
• Print Journalism
• Radio Broadcasting
Arts, Global Communications & Information Systems Alumni
Oriana Penaloza was new to the United States and while learning English at BHS, she used the Arts, Global Communication & Information Pathways to learn another language that set the tone for her future in computer science.
Oriana's journey from venezuela to Burnsville and a future in computer science
As a fifth and sixth grade student at Rahn Elementary, Justin was involved in the “Rahn TV3 News,” a daily school announcement TV show where his spark of journalism began. He is now the director of Tommie Media at the University of St. Thomas.
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Course Number: 5800
Prerequisite: None
- Fine Arts Credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Course Number: 5810
Prerequisite: Acting 1 (5800) or instructor approval
- Fine Arts Credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Course Number: 2551/2562
Prerequisite: Programming 1 (2515) or Instructor approval
Not going to be offered during the 2025-2026 school year.
- College Credit Opportunity
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Course Number: 5641/5642
Prerequisite: Audition required
- Fine Arts Credit
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Course Number: 5506/5507
Prerequisite: 8th grade band or instructor approval
- Fine Arts Credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Course Number: 5511/5512
Prerequisite: Black and Gold Band (5506/5507), or instructor approval
- Fine Arts Credit
- Grade 9
- Grade 10