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Cinema Arts Program

Our Cinema Arts program is designed to enrich the overall college preparatory education that every Providence student receives. We know our students and we know that our students in this program will assume leadership roles in the media industry in the future. With this in mind, Cinema Arts students are held to the highest artistic excellence and creative integrity standards. 

Image of Students in the Cinema Arts Lab

About Our Cinema Arts Program


 

PHS Cinema Arts Students in Class

Cinema Art students work in a first-class studio with professional-grade equipment, cameras, and software in our editing bays.

PHS Students in Cinema Arts class

Students compete in various film competitions and to hear from guest speakers currently working at the top of their game in the industry. 

PHS Cinema Arts student filming

Consistently upon completion of the four-year program, our Cinema Arts students compete at the best film and media schools across the nation.



The Curriculum

9th Grade
Required Courses
Introduction to Cinema Arts I: Media
Introduction to Cinema Arts II: History of Media


10th Grade
Required Course
Moving Images


11th Grade
Required Courses
Video Production I
Media Ethics: Framework, Application, & Films


12th Grade
Required Courses
Writing for Media, Honors
Video Production II

The Faculty

Russell Arch

Cinema Arts Program Faculty

Mario Adriano

Cinema Arts Technical Director
Boys Volleyball Head Coach, Beach Volleyball Head Coach, Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach

If you imagine a future of impacting the world,
yet remain grounded in the here and now,
you belong at Providence High School.