Communications Academy
In the Communications Academy, students can prepare for careers in Digital Design, TV Production, Broadcast News and Sports Media. When students take part in the program, they can select from two tracks: TV Production and Digital Design. In Digital Design, students learn and can become professionally certified in the Adobe Create Cloud software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
TV Production students use professional editing software, Adobe Premiere Pro, and learn industry terminology and skills related to television and film…all while creating unique, innovative video projects. In the first year, all TV Production students learn professional filming, editing, and writing skills. Then, as Advanced-level students, they can choose to take part in the award-winning Wired daily newscast, or our one-of-a-kind Sports Media program. Our Wired students work in the only professional-grade studio and control room to produce daily newscasts, filled with student-created content. In Sports Media, students film every major Nease sporting event and then edit ESPN-style highlight reels which are presented at year-end banquets, and used in social media campaigns.
Interested in both Digital Design and Television Production? You can apply to take part in both tracks!
Thanks to talented instructors, professional industry certifications, enriching field trips, guest speakers, and internship opportunities, the students in the Communications Academy graduate prepared to head either directly into the workforce or on to higher education at the State College or University level.
Mission
We will prepare and inspire students for success in college and career by providing relevant knowledge of necessary skills for and real-world exposure to the communications industry.
Academy Flyer & Program of Study
Communications Academy Classroom Tours
Academy News
Nease’s Communications Academy TV Production students traveled to UNF recently to learn about their School of Communication. Organized by UNF Professor and Communications Academy Advisory Board partner, Dr. David Deeley, the students had a chance to learn about the programs the school offers. They toured the Communications building, enjoying a chance to get …
Nease TV Production Upperclassmen Visit UNF’s School of Communication Read More »
Communications Academy students involved in Nease’s Digital Design program spent the morning at Florida State College at Jacksonville, touring the South Campus and learning more about what their future might hold. During their tour, students had the chance to see the student athletic facilities and gym, the library, the student life center, and the fine …
Nease Digital Design Students Learn About Career Paths at FSCJ Read More »
Dave Decandis, Director of Broadcasting and Production for the Jacksonville Jaguars, spent some of his time with the Communications Academy Sports Media students at Nease this week. A Nease and Bartram Trail alumni, Dave explained how he started learning the ins and outs of TV Production during his time in high school, then followed his …
Jaguars Director of Production & Broadcasting Speaks to Nease Sports Media Students Read More »
A huge thank you to Wayne Larson, Director of Public Affairs for St. Johns County, who spent some time with Nease’s Wired News students. Mr. Larson discussed his background in Television Production, and how he worked his way into the public relations/public administration field. He shared with the students how far they could take their …
St. Johns County Director of Public Affairs Meets with Communications Academy Students Read More »
Digital Design 1 students, part of the Communications Academy at Nease, recently had the opportunity to get some insight into the life of a professional graphic designer. Katy Hoffstatter, Associate Yearbook Representative with Herff Jones (a Nease Advisory Board Business Partner), spent the morning in our Design classroom. She shared her professional path, from working …
Nease Digital Design Students Learn Client-Based Design Process Read More »
Contact
- Jaime Combs, Career Specialist
(904) 547-8300
