Media Arts

Media Arts

This program includes the following four courses:

• Introduction to Media Arts: The Wonderful World of YouTube & Video Creation
• Multimedia Web Production
• Video & Audio Production
• Digital Cinema & Film-Making

Introduction to Media Arts: The Wonderful World of YouTube & Video Creation (Recommended 1st Course)

The worlds of art designers, performers and media artists intersect historically, culturally and aesthetically. In this introductory course for the Arts and Communication Career Field, students learn the basics of performance, design, audio and video. They review brochures, photographs, news stories, videos and other products common to the visual, media and performing arts industries. Emphasis will be placed on the creation of short videos for YouTube and other mediums. 
 

Multimedia Web Production   

The focus of this course is on merging different types of media on the Internet. Students combine text, still photography, audio, videography and graphic arts to create interactive Web pages. They demonstrate creative, digital storytelling accessible from multiple platforms. Students learn project management and marketing. They learn how to create Web content that is accessible by individuals with visual disabilities.  
 

Video & Audio Production      

This course focuses on video production for commercial use. Students plan and coordinate work with clients to produce projects on a tight timeline. They learn how to read and interpret a script, select and maintain equipment and combine graphics, text and special effects. Skills attained include pre-production documentation and planning; in-production audio and video recording; and post-production editing and distribution. Students compare and contrast how sound alone and sound combined with visuals can entertain, inform and initiate action. They generate content, record, edit, mix and produce voice and music for airwaves, podcast and/or the Internet.
 

Digital Cinema & Film-Making         

Technique and trends are the focus of the single-camera style approach to this course.  Students will engage in creative storytelling through concept development, script writing, and storyboarding.  They will learn to achieve the look of film through lighting and camera techniques.  Legal and ethical aspects of cinema, such as copyright and fair use guidelines are learned.  

*All Media Arts courses will help satisfy the Fine Arts/Business/Career Tech Requirements for graduation
For additional information regarding Polaris satellite/off-campus programs, contact Diane Xander, Principal of Satellite Programs, 440.891.7666 or dxander@polaris.edu.