Your Arts Education Pathways

  • Students! Congratulations again on your acceptance to the Robert Halmi Sr. Academy of Film and Television (RHA)! 

    Robert Halmi Sr., our school's namesake, was an influential creative movie director and producer who started his career as a photographer for Life Magazine. By the end of his career, he had produced over 300 television series, mini-series, and films.  

    Mr. Halmi Sr. was a voracious reader who worked to share his love of learning with others through film and television. We are honored to continue his work at the Robert Halmi Sr. Academy of Film and Television (RHA)!

    At RHA, you will complete an intensive arts education along one of three pathways:

  • ARTS 4+1 PATHWAY

    Take one Arts course per year, grades 6-12 in dance, music, theater or visual arts

    Successful completion exempts you from one Regents exam requirement

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PATHWAY

    Grades 6-9: Explore careers across 3 academies:

    Production Design (e.g. makeup, set design, cinematography)

    Production Management (e.g. marketing, directing, editing)

    Performance & Sound Design (e.g. acting, dancing, composing)

    Grades 10-12: Select one academy to focus your CTE coursework:

    Develop technical skills, apply academics, and build career-readiness

     

  • HIGHER ED/COLLEGE LINK & MENTORSHIP

    Take college-level courses related to your chosen academy at RHA or local colleges

    Complete an industry mentorship program