Photography and Digital Media

*This is a new focus area for the 24-25 school year that will meet in the afternoon*

The Photography/Digital Media caters to students with a passion for art who demonstrate an interest to excel. Students in this area can focus on photography, computer graphics, animation, film/video, and even game design. Prior training is valued, however, emphasis is placed on a student’s potential to grow as an artist. Students should be able to physically and verbally express their passion for their chosen medium, show a strong desire to work diligently on technique, display a willingness to accept and learn from critique, and exhibit flexibility.
Digital Media students will study Art History, studio techniques, and will participate in group discussions that emphasize skills in discussing and critiquing art through research based analysis. In addition, students will explore new mediums while refining their craft in their chosen area. In the third year of the Academy Visual Art Focus, students will complete both an Internship and Capstone project that allows them to extend and demonstrate what they have learned throughout their time at the Academy.