Middle School
Media Arts (Middle School)
This course explores art that is created through the use of new media and technology. It includes a wide range of topics, including the history of media arts as well as how key principles of design are used in web design, photography, audio and video production, and animation
About the course
Course Overview
This course explores art that is created through the use of new media and technology. It includes a wide range of topics, including the history of media arts as well as how key principles of design are used in web design, photography, audio and video production, and animation. Additional objectives include describing the different phases of a video game design, explaining the history of computer-generated imagery, and identifying safety measures to follow when using the internet.
Textbook: EMS Media Arts - © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2022
By the end of the course
Learning Objectives
- Describe the diversity in media arts tools, genres, and forms.
- Explain basic observations about the use of color and how it affects moods, emotions, and actions.
- Briefly describe the history of print, design, and media.
- Explain the five key principles of design and how they are used.
- Describe the fundamentals and applications of digital media and web design.
Course contents
What You'll Study
What are Media Arts?
The Basics of Design
Digital Media and Web Design
The "Web 2.0"
Intro to Photography
Waves and Sounds
Video Basics
Intro to Animation
Audio/Video Production
Earn your 1.0 credit in Media Arts (Middle School)
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