DigiPen AI & Predictive Analytics for Entertainment

This program has been cancelled by digipen for 2026-27

• Location: DigiPen Institute of Technology
• High School Credits: CTE (1.0), 3rd Yr Math (1.0), Science (1.0)
• No Tuition
• Program fees may apply (financial assistance is available for qualifying students)
• College Credits: DigiPen Credits TBD
• Prerequisite: Algebra 2

 

This is a full year 3-period Skill Center class (3 high school credits).

Every click, swipe, and stream generates data. In sports, movies, video games, and theme parks, the entertainment industry uses this data to understand audiences, predict trends, and create more engaging experiences. In business, healthcare, government, and manufacturing, the same skills drive efficiency, innovation, and smarter decision-making.

Students gain hands-on experience with using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics to make sense of the extensive collection of information shaping the modern world. Students learn how to clean, organize, and visualize data, then apply mathematical concepts and programming to build models that identify past trends and support data-driven predictions.

Students will:

• Understand how AI and data analytics are applied in industries such as sports, media, healthcare, and finance.
• Learn python programming and apply it to solve problems with data.
• Explore statistics, probability, and linear algebra to discover patterns and relationships in complex datasets.
• Build and test predictive models using machine learning
• Create compelling visualizations that clearly communicate insights to others.
• Examine the ethical implications of data and AI, including issues of bias, privacy, and fairness.
• Work in teams on projects that mirror real-world data science workflows.

 

DigiPen AI & Predictive Analytics for Entertainment students may be interested in pursuing a variety of  career options.

Sample of reported job titles: Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Engineer, Research Analyst, Software Developer, Information Security Analyst

Median Yearly Salary Seattle Metro Area*

Data Scientists  $112,590

Information Research Scientists    $140,910

Market Research Analysts  $76,950

Operations Research Analysts  $91,290

*Sources: bls.gov/ooh U.S. Department of Labor's U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025

 

PREPARE FOR COLLEGE AND A CAREER!

Course Expectations: DigiPen AI & Predictive Analytics for Entertainment.  Located at DigiPen Institute of Technology 

READING EXPECTATIONS OF THIS CLASS: 

Students will be expected to research and review information on a variety of websites. High School and College Level technical documentation for software will be utilized.

WRITING EXPECTATIONS OF THIS CLASS:

Students will be asked to write up technical documentation such as proposals or documentation that outlines the scope and approach being used by the student to complete projects.

MATH EXPECTATIONS OF THIS CLASS: 

Students are required to have completed Algebra 2 to be accepted into this program. In addition to some basic algebra work, students will also be working with concepts from probability and statistics.

SCIENCE EXPECTATIONS OF THIS CLASS: 

This is a computer science-based program.

HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS OF THIS CLASS:

All work for this program will be done in class although students may be asked to complete some pre-reading of a topic.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS CLASS, THE STUDENT SHOULD BE PREPARED TO: 

Follow an attendance policy similar to business and industry; the student is considered an employee or a professional and is expected to be in full daily attendance and actively participating to assure that maximum learning and productivity are achieved. This program includes numerous hands-on activities which can be attained only by being in attendance. Applying and practicing skills are critical to demonstrating competency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Prerequisite: Algebra 2
• College Credit may be available.