Digital Media Arts

Overview

Digital Media Arts is a class where students are trained to use the tools available to them to communicate their stories.  During this one trimester class, students will be learning the fundamentals of videography, while working on learning about different styles of film and cinematic techniques.  We will be using WeVideo to edit and publish a variety of videos.  Students will be encouraged to practice all aspects of production, both in front of and behind the camera, and will have projects shared with their peers and with the SRTMS community. Students in this class will also be contributing to the SRTMS yearbook and documenting activities around the campus during the year.

The activities in this class will provide students with the following skills:

• Using digital production equipment correctly

• Identifying and demonstrating good digital production practices

• Providing meaningful critiques and feedback to peers

• Learning how to listen or watch as a captive audience member

• Seeking out and highlighting diverse stories and perspectives in media

• Practicing responsible digital citizenship in using and sharing available media

Procedures and Expectations

• Link to Digital Media Arts Procedures and Expectations 2026-2027 

Sequence

Over the course of this trimester, students will be producing the following projects:

• Weekly SRTMS morning announcements

• Yearbook photography in classrooms and at events

• History of photography and cinema

• Stop-motion animation

• Puppetry

• Silent Films

• Dialogues, sitcom, and reality television

• Genre films

All schedules subject to change.  Notice will be given when changes are made.

Links & Resources

• California Arts Standards Website - California Department of Education

• Arts Standards PDF 

• CDE Arts Standards Placemat - Overview of the 2019 California Arts Standards

• WeVideo.com

• The Kids Should See This - Thought-provoking, school-appropriate video collection