Media Arts I

By taking this class, students will be able to:

1. Use digital and broadcast technology to generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

2. Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

3. Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work. 

4. Perceive and analyze artistic work.

5. Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

6. Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

7. Relate artistic ideas and works to societal, cultural, and historical contexts to deepen understanding. 

8. Develop a deep understanding of media, and the effects media can have on society. 

• Safety in the TV Studio

• Careers offered in the communication industry

• The role and responsibilities of media professionals

• Media Literacy

  • Confirmation Bias

  • Misinformation in modern media

  • Racism in the media

  • Social Media

• Digital Art

  • Photoshop Basics

  • Digital Animation

• Digital Photography

• Video Production

• Final Cut Pro X and basic video editing

• Visual Storytelling

• Portfolio creation

Creating

F.MA.1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. Create media arts ideas that are characteristic of different media genre. (

F.MA.2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. Create multiple different plans for a work prior to selecting one to implement. 

F.MA.3 Refine and complete artistic work. Refine concepts and content by focusing on specific element such as interactivity, temporality, or heterogeneity. 

Presenting

F.MA.4 Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation. Justify choices for curating and presenting artwork for a specific exhibit or event. [Students complete a proposal for a juried show within the community.]

F.MA.5 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. Develop a proposal for an installation, artwork, or digital space that transforms the perception and experience of a particular place. 

F.MA.6 Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work. Describe how decisions about how a media artwork is presented is connected to what the student wants to express, evoke, or communicate. 

Responding

F.MA.7 Perceive and analyze artistic work. Analyze the style of a media artist, and how it manifests in a given media artwork. 

F.MA.8 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. Identify artistic elements from a work that connect it to a specific genre or style. 

F.MA.9 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. Compare and contrast different rubrics or criteria for evaluating media artwork. 

Connecting

F.MA.10 Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. Describe what has influenced changes in your own artistic style, and preferences in media arts.

F.MA.11 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding. Identify the connections between historical and cultural context and defining stylistic elements of multiple media artworks (e.g., shifting styles due to the birth of computer animation). 

Here are three major expectations in the TV studio to make Media Arts as productive and safe as possible.

1. Safety First

2. This is a Positive Space

3. "Can't" is not recognized here.

Priority #1 Safety First

• Keep yourself safe.

• Keep others safe.

• Keep equipment safe.

Priority #2 This is a Positive Space

• All students are welcome in the TV Studio regardless of race, gender, and abilities.

• Students must put differences aside, participate as a small team, and treat others with respect.

• Disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.

• Students will refrain from creating any work that promotes violence, hatred, illicit substances, or uses any offensive language.

Kindness Rule

If students engage in rude language or actions to another student or teacher, you will be expected to produce three genuine compliments for that student.

Failure to do so, will result in a 0 score as a daily grade.

Priority #3 Growth Mindset

Of all the electives offered at Fairhaven High School, this is one of the more difficult. You will be challenged, and you will create work that you wish were stronger. It's important to remember, no one is good at something the first time you try it. 

Think about the first time you rode a bike. How many tries did it take? Did you just throw your hand up?

Keep pushing yourself in this class, you'll be surprised at what you are able to accomplish.

Here's what you can expect from me regarding communication. 

Academic Concerns

You will receive an email from me regarding any academic concerns should your student be in danger of failing the course.

Student Work

Once during the semester, I'll share with you copies of your student work through this class website. 

Positive News

Often, I may call or email home with exciting and positive news about your student.