DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY

WEIGHTED: 0.666
Grade: 11-12

Credits: 3 units, 1.5 Fall Semester, 1.5 Spring Semester

Dual Credit: UCM MUS 1480, COMM 1519 (5 hrs credit for available to eligible students) 

Prerequisite: GPA: 2.5 cumulative or higher; Attendance: 90% or higher; Math: Algebra l, C or higher; Reading/Writing: 10th grade level; Other requirement: a total of two credits in any of the following areas: Fine Arts, Practical Arts related to Arts and Communications Career Pathway (e.g. Intro Video Tech/Broadcasting, News for Print and Online I, Visual Arts, Advanced Video Tech, or comparable courses). Artifact: Applicants are required to submit one (1) audio/visual portfolio artifact such as: a video created and/or edited by the applicant (not to exceed 3 minutes), an audio file created, recorded, and/or mixed by the applicant (not to exceed 3 minutes), a digital photograph captured and edited by the applicant, a video recording of the applicant performing (this could be from a school large or small ensemble or solo performance), OR any similar item of the applicant's choice. 

Recommended: Computer Applications or Programming; proficiency in keyboarding. 

The Digital Media Technology program at Summit Technology Academy gives students an opportunity to explore and prepare for careers in arts, audio/video technology, and communications. Students will focus on the complete video and audio production workflow from pre-production through post-production. They will work in teams to integrate video, motion graphics, and sound in entrepreneurial and career experience-based projects for their schools and/or communities. Students have the opportunity to gain skills towards an industry-recognized certification in Final Cut Pro or Logic Pro.

More information can be found at: http://sta.lsr7.org/dmt