Digital Media Arts - Two Year Program

Year 1 Program Overview: Year 1 of Digital Media Arts introduces students to the foundational tools, skills, and principles of digital design, animation, and web development. Through hands-on projects and college-level coursework, students gain experience in industry-standard creative software and build a strong design portfolio. Students work individually and collaboratively to solve creative challenges while developing professional habits in a dynamic, studio-based environment.

Year 2 Program Overview: Year 2 provides students with more independence and the opportunity to focus on advanced projects in video production, web development, and interactive design. Students continue building their portfolios, earn additional college credits, and take on leadership roles as they prepare for college or entry into the digital media industry.

Students at the FBLA State Conference

Program Highlights

Learning Environment & Equipment:

  • High-performance digital art workstations
  • Drawing tablets
  • Print Production Lab
  • Professional design and animation software
  • Collaborative studio projects and critique sessions
  • Access to a professional video production studio
    • Lighting grid, green screen, DSLR and 4K cameras
  • Advanced editing and motion graphics using Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Animate
  • Hands-on experience in both team-based and independent media production

College Credit Opportunities (Through Great Bay Community College):

  • DGMT115G – Introduction to Graphic Design (3 credits)
  • DGMT125G – Introduction to Animation (3 credits)
  • DGMT265G – 3D Design & Animation (3 credits)
  • CIS134G – Web Style and Design (3 credits)

Professional Development:

  • Completion of a final professional portfolio in design or media arts
  • Continued participation in Scholastic Art and Congressional Art Competitions
  • Field trips to post-secondary institutions and media companies
  • Opportunity to join the National Art Honor Society

Career Readiness & Leadership (FBLA):

  • Compete at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in areas such as job interview, public speaking, video, and portfolio development
  • Showcase your skills through competitions and exhibitions
  • Build career-ready skills in creativity, communication, critical thinking, and adaptability
student working on graphic design

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