Computer, IT, & Visual Arts

Complete some of these MNTC career programs in 2-4 semesters and begin your next career!

Moore Norman Technology Center offers programs for adult and high school students. Interested in careers related to computers, IT, or visual arts? Choose from the career programs listed below.

Cybersecurity Professional

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Graphic Design

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Programming and Artificial Intelligence

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Cybersecurity Foundations

Adults & High School Juniors and Seniors

Discover how to identify cyberattacks, and how to coordinate and implement security measures for networked-computer systems. Start with intro to basic security principles for networks and operating systems, then move to the basics of repair, maintenance, and installation of computer hardware, software, and operating systems, including basic networking skills. Master the skills required for certifications offered by CompTIA, to include A+ Core I and Core II.

Program Highlights

Protect computers and networks through the configuration of powerful software security programs
Investigate and eliminate security threats to networks, hardware, software, and email in the world of cybersecurity
Perform advanced technological procedures in the areas of intrusion detection, filtering malicious content, and disaster recovery

Career Focus

Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education

Certifications | Internships/Career Coaching | National Competitions

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Cybersecurity Professionals

Cybersecurity Professional

Adults & High School Juniors and Seniors

Program Highlights

Protect computers and networks through the configuration of powerful software security programs
Investigate and eliminate security threats to networks, hardware, software, and email in the world of cybersecurity
Perform advanced technological procedures in the areas of intrusion detection, filtering malicious content, and disaster recovery

Career Focus

Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education

Certifications | Internships/Career Coaching | National Competitions

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Cybersecurity Network Administration - New in 2025

Network Administration

Adults & High School Juniors and Seniors

Experience the growing demands in information technology with a comprehensive overview of network administration principles and practices. Through exploration, design, implementation and management of local area networks and wide area networks, learners will be prepared for various roles in IT. Effectively manage and secure modern network infrastructures and systems management through hands-on learning in practical labs and real-world experience. Learners prepare for the Network + certification.

Program Highlights

Configure, install, and manage data networks, servers, firewalls, remote access, and wireless technologies
Design and troubleshoot complex computer network systems in a dynamic virtual and cloud-based environment
Work in a professional help desk and network administration environment to meet client needs

Career Focus

Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education

Certifications | Internships/Career Coaching | National Competitions

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Digital Cinema

Adults & High School Juniors and Seniors

Receive hands-on training with 4K cinema and HD television equipment to learn all aspects of script-to-screen production including: direction, cinematography, field audio, lighting, Avid Media Composer editing, color grading, graphics, post-production sound, and multi-cam studio. Two-year class participation includes numerous production crew shoots as well as the completion of narrative short films.

Program Highlights

Write, produce, and direct original short films showcasing creative and artistic talents
Work on a professional sound stage with advanced equipment and methods used in industry
Work individually and in crews to create cinematic short films, engaging documentaries, and multi-camera broadcast segments

Career Focus

Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education

Red Carpet Film Festival | Certifications/Career Coaching | National Competitions

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Graphic Design

Adults & High School Juniors and Seniors

Graphic designers are visual communicators and amazing problem solvers. Designers create designs targeted to specific audiences, which can be found in the grocery aisle on cereal boxes, on the side of the highway, on billboards, online, and on menus — design is literally everywhere! Prepare to earn national certifications while learning Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and work exclusively with Apple and Adobe products.

Students use critical thinking and problem-solving with illustrative and visual design skills to help small businesses and local community organizations. Experience versatile projects and a creative environment to develop a professional design portfolio in both digital and print design.

Program Highlights

Express your unique vision by combining creativity and technology to communicate ideas and produce design projects from concept to completion
Interpret client needs to develop creative branding solutions for advertising and dynamic visual communications
Showcase your problem-solving abilities alongside other creative individuals while building a professional portfolio

Career Focus

Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education

Certifications I Internships/Career Coaching I National Competitions

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Programming & Artificial Intelligence

Adults & High School Juniors and Seniors

Programmers develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific data. Essential programming concepts and techniques, including data types, control structures, functions, and object-oriented programming principles sets learners on IT related career path. Additional emphasis is placed on understanding how these concepts are utilized in Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. Understanding the fundamentals of programming with a focus on Python and applications in AI prepares learners for certification as an entry level Python programmer.

Program Highlights

Develop software that powers the modern world from video games to interactive mobile apps and business applications
Use Python programming language
Work individually and in teams to develop unique software solutions and compete nationally in application development challenges

Career Focus

Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education

Certifications/Career Coaching | Work-based Experiences | National Competitions

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Cloud & Virtual Network Administration

There is a growing demand for skilled Virtualization Professionals. Virtualization uses a software application to simulate a virtual computing environment inside a physical computing environment. You will learn the concepts and principles of Virtual Machine Clusters, and about storage and deployment considerations. This area of Information Technology is rapidly expanding. You will have the opportunity to achieve industry-recognized certifications like A+, NET+, SEC+, Cloud+, as well as the VMware-specific certification VCA-DBT.

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Red Carpet Film Festival Tickets Go On Sale April 21.

The 2025 Red Carpet Film Festival (RCFF) is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2025. Since 2008, MNTC's Digital Cinema and Graphic Design programs have collaborated to produce a fully-realized short-film event called the Red Carpet Film Festival. Countless hours of research, planning, "pitch day," design, production, and more go into the production of student films. Join us in an evening to celebrate our talented students.

KREF-The Sports Network Selected for 2025 Partner in Progress Award | Moore Norman Technology Center

Moore Norman Technology Center is proud to select KREF-The Sports Network as their 2025 Partner in Progress for their exceptional collaboration with our district. KREF’s understanding of career and technical education and recognition of the value our skilled Digital Cinema & Television Production students bring to the workforce have fostered a strong and meaningful partnership.

Try a short term class related to computer, it, or visual arts.

Are you a working adult with limited time? Explore short term classes offered to fit various schedules. Look for more training currently offered in computer, IT, or visual art related careers.