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Digital Media

Overview

The Digital Media program of study equips students with the technical skills and practical experience needed to plan, produce, and present creative solutions to communication challenges. This program prepares students to apply their knowledge and skills in creating and producing videos, providing a strong foundation for careers in various areas of the communications field, including corporate video, television, film, and audio. Students will work on real client projects, developing expertise in a wide range of media production areas.
 

Program Highlights

  • Curriculum:
    • Creation and production of video, television, film, and audio
    • Applications of lighting, audio, control room operations, scriptwriting, TV studio operation, on-location video production, graphic creation and animation, directing, and non-linear video editing
    • Development of site plans, web design, video production for the web, media podcasting, basic digital music composition, and creative typography
    • Proficiency in Adobe’s Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Apple’s Final Cut X, Motion 5, and GarageBand

Learning Experience

Students in the Digital Media program will engage in both theoretical and practical applications of media production. They will work collaboratively on a variety of projects, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as lighting, audio, and video editing. The program emphasizes problem-solving and creative teamwork, preparing students to succeed in the dynamic field of digital media.
 

Certification

  • Adobe Photoshop CS
  • Adobe Illustrator CS
  • Adobe ACE Specialist
  • Adobe ACE Master
  • ICIA Certified Technology Specialist

Employment opportunities available with senior year co-op and after graduation:  

Audio Technician, Broadcast Designer, Computer Publisher, Illustrator, Lighting Technician, Media Specialist, Photographer, Production Assistant, Studio Technician, Video Duplicator
 

Employment opportunities available with a 2 or 4 year degree:  

Art Director, Communications Manager, Creative Director, Director, Graphic Designer, Video Producer, Web Developer
 

Earning Potential Range:

$13.25/hr to $35/hr, depending on role and experience.
 
 

Locations:

 DELCASTLE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Instructor:

Dr. Elizabeth Abell

Mr. Kyle Bressler