Connect. Discover. Contribute. It's not just a campus, it's a community.
ACT offers students with varied interests, backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles a supportive, safe, welcoming environment, where they can express themselves through their art.
This concept is reflected in the ACT philosophy: Respect Yourself, Respect the Work and Respect the Community. Our small, tightly knit community provides students with a place to flourish and reach their true potential.
Students at ACT are able to experience what it’s like to be a part of professional-quality productions several times per year. The entire student body rallies around our performances by helping backstage, ushering and even participating as audience members when they are not directly involved in the productions.
In addition to performances, students can participate in school clubs, volunteer in the local community, and take part in advisory and enrichment groups, allowing them to interact with their peers in meaningful ways. Several school-wide student events take place throughout the year, including field trips, semi-formal dances, a prom and more.
Clubs meet after school and are open to any ACT student. Past clubs include: Acapella, Prom Committee, Sexuality Gender Alliance, SLAM Poetry, Student Council, Visual Arts and Yearbook.
At ACT, respect for the community goes beyond the walls of our school building. We encourage our students to stay informed, get involved through volunteering, and become contributing members of the communities in which they live. As such, ACT students are required to complete 50 hours of community service before graduation.
Media Arts Student Videos
One of the most exciting aspects of our Media Arts pathway is the opportunity for students to collaborate with local businesses and organizations, creating professional promotional videos that make a real impact in the community. From initial concept development and scriptwriting to filming and post-production editing, ACT students gain hands-on experience with the complete video production process. This real-world experience is invaluable preparation for careers in media and communications.
Below are some examples of student-produced videos currently featured on the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website, showcasing the professional quality of work our students create.
Don't Forget your Learners Permit!
Ready for your Road Test?
No Registration, No Test
Your Insurance Card is a Must
Lebanon Veterinary Hospital Promotional Video
In Spring 2025, ACT Media Arts students took on an exciting challenge: creating a promotional video for Lebanon Veterinary Hospital - Urgent Care & Wellness Center, a local practice owned by Dr. Steven Zickmann, Susan Zickmann, and Dr. Brianna Molter. The students produced a comprehensive video that showcases the practice and takes viewers behind the scenes into the acupuncture and operating rooms with the staff.
