Digital Media Arts and Communications

  • This program focuses on making digital media and learning how to communicate effectively. Students will develop important job skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, working together, and communication. Students can create videos to promote the Multi-Occupational and FOCUS Programs, work on their own projects, and more. By the end of the program, students will be better at expressing themselves through audio and visual media, finishing projects, and working together to reach a goal.

AM Units of Study

    • Studio, green-screen, and remote videography
    • Timeline-based video editing
    • Project management
    • Media Literacy
    • Creative thinking
    • Customer-focused problem solving
    • Authentic inter-trade program video projects
    • Career planning and preparation
    • Potential Work-based learning hours = 10 +

PM Units of Study

    • Studio, green-screen, and remote videography
    • Timeline-based video editing
    • Advanced editing with Adobe Creative Cloud
    • Project management
    • Media Literacy
    • Creative thinking
    • Customer-focused problem solving
    • Authentic inter-trade program video projects
    • Career planning and preparation
    • Second year independent studies
    • Potential Work-based learning hours = 70 +

Characteristics for Student Success

    • Students will have the opportunity to develop their communication, critique, and collaboration skills by working with others in various activities and projects.
    • Students will use PC and iPad technology to complete tasks and projects in the program.
    • Students will become proficient in using Windows, iOS, and iPadOS platforms to complete tasks and projects.
    • Students must be prepared to sit at a computer for extended periods of time while working on assignments and projects.