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CAST ACADEMY BALBOA HIGH SCHOOL

 CA Partnership Academy and Regional Resource for Arts, Media, Entertainment Career Technical Education Pathways in California

This is site provides an overview of the exemplary AME program, projects, and resources developed at Balboa over the last decade. Staff and school administrators are available for support and consulting about best practices for AME/ CTE and California Partnership Academies.

 

Site visits are available with an appointment.

OUR STORY

Since opening our doors, we’ve been committed to helping students pursue a career they love. CAST and Game Design Academy at Balboa High School provides a unique and highly personalized method of learning, creating an environment to nurture, educate and encourage creative individuals to achieve the highest level of success. Browse through our site to learn more about what we have to offer.

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AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

Courses & Classes

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ANIMATION

Hands-On Learning

With our Full-Time Program, students can experience CAST and Game Design Academy at Balboa High School exactly how they want. If at any point you decide you’d like to join a different program, give us a call or drop by our administration office.

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Join us

CAST and Game Design Academy at Balboa High School offers several convenient options in order to accommodate to our students’ busy lives. To hear more about how we can cater to your needs, contact our administration office to schedule a meeting.

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GAME DESIGN

Growing Together

Our Summer Intensive is ideal for students looking to take their skills and career to a new level. Get in touch today to request application materials, schedule a tour or bring any questions to our team.

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MEDIA ARTS

Growing Together

Our Summer Intensive is ideal for students looking to take their skills and career to a new level. Get in touch today to request application materials, schedule a tour or bring any questions to our team.

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OUTSIDE LEARNING EXPERIENCES/INTERNSHIPS

Growing Together

Our Summer Intensive is ideal for students looking to take their skills and career to a new level. Get in touch today to request application materials, schedule a tour or bring any questions to our team.

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COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

Successful Collaborations

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ADOBE

Adobe Youth Voices/Education

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BAVC (BAY AREA VIDEO COALITION)

Outside Learning/Internship/Mentoring

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SF Mime Troupe

Young Playwrights Project

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CANVA

Collaboration/Product Development

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SFMOMA EDUCATION

Young Curators Project

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IDEO

Design Agency

CAST  ACADEMY AT BALBOA HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

CA Department of Education Regional Model for

Arts, Media, Entertainment Career Technical Education in Northern California

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Design Pre-Apprenticeship Program with Adobe

Since 2014 Balboa High School and the CAST and Game Design Academy have been recognized as a model Arts, Media, Entertainment Career Technical Education school sites in California who demonstrate  implementation of program best practices and standards. As a regional model site we are responsible for supporting the California Department of Education in professional development needs, technical and curricular support to other programs in the region.

As of the 2022-23 school year, the CAST Academy has been working with the CA Department of Education and Adobe Education in design and implementation of a Pre-Apprenticeship model of learning tied to careers in digital media and design. Students who complete the program are well prepared for further education, training, or growing internship opportunities in art, media, and design fields.

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LEOUNDAKIS CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND DESIGN RENOVATION

August 2024

After two years, and a $1.5 million dollar CTE facilities grant to support CAST Academy and the Balboa Community, Balboa's LCID Space (the former art wing) completed renovation in 2021 with new broadcast facilities, maker space/art studio, gallery, and media and animation classrooms.

 

We are very proud as this is the culmination of nearly seven years of work by Balboa teachers, administrators, community organizations, industry partners, alumni, and SFUSD!

DISTANCE LEARNING CHALLENGES AHEAD!!

AUGUST 10, 2020

Balboa High School staff and administration are hard at work preparing to make the most of distance learning, and preparing to make innovative adjustments to content and delivery, but will work hard to support and maintain high standards for all students.

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“Creativity takes courage”

Henri Matisse

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CONTACT

For more information, AME/CTE technical support, or to visit our programs contact us:

1000 Cayuga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112, USA

Jeff Larson: larsonj@sfusd.edu

(415) 469-4090

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