DDMP is a great class if your student is:

Interested in graphic design and art principles

Technology-savvy

Can produce high quality work

Organized

Independent worker

Can manage their time well

Students will do things such as:

Work with a variety of media tools, such as images, audio, and video

Design multimedia projects

Learn a variety of programs, such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator

Use hardware devices like digital cameras and Wacom drawing tablets

Design a variety of real-world projects

“I enjoyed DDMP. We did a lot of cool projects, like designing a candy wrapper and Mrs. Nguyen put a real candy bar inside!” – Meagan, 8^th grade

“My favorite project was creating a professional calendar. We had them printed in color, laminated, and even got a dry erase marker. It was an awesome gift for my family.” – Michael, 8^th grade

“I love art and want to be a graphic designer. I enjoyed using a lot of art design principles in my work. It was also neat to use the Canon cameras and learn about the shutter speed, aperture, and lighting elements for photography.” – Candace, 8^th grade

“I want to be an animator. This class prepared me for high school animation classes. This class was fast paced but if you are motivated and manage your time well, it is awesome!” – Alec, 8^th grade

“DDMP really comes in handy in High School. Especially for courses like Animation and Engineering Design. My favorite class is animation and we are doing a project just like we did in DDMP. This class did so much to prepare me for my high school classes and I am so thankful for it.” -Kate, 9^th grade