Thursday February 29th marked Vista Unified School District’s Film Hub department’s student showcase at Vista’s Film Hub. The event wrapped up National CTE month, and gave student interns a chance to present their developed skills in career-based fields.
Student projects, awards, and demonstrations were found at different stations from all three Vista high schools. Mission Vista, Rancho Buena Vista, and Vista High School represented their school and internship through eye-catching work. Various stations included welding, construction, medical care, TV/film, photography, culinary arts, automotive technology, computer engineering, agricultural sciences, graphic design, and stage technology.
Demonstrations of first responder techniques, student-coded video games, real-time welding, and crepe samples from culinary art students were enjoyed by parents, teachers, and district officials. Here are some features of our hard-working Vista interns:
Commercial Art Photography:
Students at RBV have a chance to master photography techniques including lighting, composition, and digital image production for diverse genres like portraiture and photojournalism.
High School’s culinary art students.
VHS Foodservice & Hospitality Culinary Arts: VHS Students are able to gain hands-on experience in food preparation, planning, safety and sanitation and service using professional-grade equipment.
Vista’s Welding CTE course.
RBV Welding Manufacturing: Students learn advanced arc welding processes like GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW in an upgraded RBV workspace.
VHS Agriculture & Natural Resources: Students explore modern agriculture by covering animal science, plant & soil science, and sustainable practices. VHS Agri-Science student work is often showcased at county fairs!
Design CTE courses.
MVHS Production & Managerial Arts–Stage Technology: Students are able to gain expertise in stagecraft, lighting, sound, set design, and production management for school events. MVHS Graphic Design “Studio 903”: MVHS graphic design interns are developing professional digital design skills including typography, color theory, and software usage for various digital platforms
Interns gain practical and high-tech skills in automotive operation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair through hands-on shop experiences and inquiry-based learning.
course.
RBV Patient Care:
Patient Care students explore healthcare careers with a focus on professional norms, skills, and competencies. This course integrates concepts from social science, biology, mathematics, and physical science based on academic and career standards.
It is through programs such as Career Technical Education courses where students gain insights into real operations of industries they want to pursue. Before stepping into the years after high school, students are able to assess their suitability for future careers. Interacting with professionals in these fields during internships offers valuable mentorship opportunities and networking possibilities, enhancing students’ preparation and connections for what they may choose for their future. This bridge between academic studies and the practical demands of the future would not be possible without every teacher, parent, administrator, and an ever-improving district empowering students to make informed decisions about their futures.
