The Franklin County Career and Technical Center (FCCTC) has launched an expansive new Media Arts program for the 2026-2027 school year, open to high school students at Western Hills and Franklin County High Schools. A total of 51 students are enrolled in the program’s inaugural year.
The program features two courses designed to prepare students for creative and technical careers. In Introduction to Media, students will dive into the world of media to learn and create across multiple disciplines, exploring photography and graphic design, creating a television show, and producing a short film. In Video Studio Fundamentals, a dual-credit course offered through Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC), students dive into the world of filmmaking by writing scripts and producing music videos, shorts films, and commercials.
“I am very excited to start the Media Arts program at Franklin County’s Career and Technical Center,” said Nicholas Collier, Media Arts Instructor. “My goal is that our students can walk across the stage and right on to a set without hesitation.”
FCCTC created a production space equipped with a dedicated television studio, podcasting area, editing computer lab, and field gear including cameras, gimbals, lighting, and microphones. The program also features a media truck equipped for live broadcasting. The rollout was made possible through district funding, community donations, and equipment contributions from the Frankfort Plant Board.
In the upcoming year, FCCTC will be collaborating with the Frankfort Plant Board to offer students a unique broadcast experience. The Plant Board will designate a local access channel specifically for Franklin County Schools, and students in the Media Arts program will create, produce, and manage the content aired across Frankfort. FCS encourages the community to follow social media and the website for an official launch date.
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