Digital Media

& Entertainment

Technology

Academy

Overview

The Digital Media & Entertainment Technology Academy is a cutting-edge program designed to introduce and prepare students for the industry of digital media. Students can learn the foundation skills of shooting and editing digital video, graphic design, recording sound and using lighting for dramatic effect through regular use of Capitol’s newly designed Mac Lab, digital video cameras and desktop editing software. Alongside these traditional elements, students also learn to use contemporary post production software including AVID and Adobe Photoshop. These tools, combined with a theoretical background in visual storytelling, prepare students for work in industries ranging from film and television, sports media, local production studios and emerging jobs related to streaming video and on-line productions.

WHAT STUDENTS CAN EXPECT

1. A wide variety of technology resources at your disposal that include state of the art equipment such as aerial drones for recording and a brand the new Mac Lab for design and editing.

2. Business and industry expertise through field trips, job shadowing, in-ternships, and demonstrations that will set students apart from others entering the Digital Media field.

3. Integrated coursework that will provide students with practical, real-world learning experiences in addition to the skills necessary to attain industry based certifications.

English

English I

This course will review basic grammar and note taking skills from previous grades and provide

opportunities for oral and written communication. The basic types of paragraphs will be taught, along with

methods development. These will be combined into short themes. The literature will focus on selected

world literature, with emphasis on the theme of coming of age of age as depicted in short stories, the

novel, media, poetry, and Shakespeare

English II

This course will emphasize refinement of those grammar skills essential to advanced writing. Increased

practice will be provided in writing short themes using standard methods development. Library skills

leading to a research paper will be taught. The literature will focus on selected world literature, with

emphasis on the study of culture as depicted in the novel, poetry, drama, short stories, and media.

Coursework is rigorous and relevant in preparation for End of Course (EOC) testing.

English III

This course provides an overview of dominant ideas and styles of major American writers, focusing on

regional development with added emphasis on genres and movements particular to America. The writing

emphasis is on the four major methods of discourse and the process of writing a fully documented research

paper. Coursework is rigorous and relevant in preparation for End of Course (EOC) testing admissions.

English IV

The literature will be a survey of British selections from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Emphasis

will be placed on the language, history, and philosophy which has influenced the literature. The writing

emphasis is analytical and persuasive and the research paper skills are reinforced. Outside reading is

required.

Social Studies

World Geography

World Geography offers a study of the Earth’s natural environment-such as its continents and

oceans, rivers, and lakes, mountains and plains, soils and weather. Also, world geography offers a

study about the Earth’s human environment-such as its population and resources, nations, and

cities, migration and transportation, and ways of making a living. This course will develop an

understanding of the total environment of the world, both physical and cultural geography, and the

impact of human environment interaction on our planet.

Civics

Civics is the study of the practical, everyday aspects of our governmental structure and functions at

all levels, local, state, and national, including the impact on government of current developments at

home and abroad. Major emphasis is on the role of the citizen in our American democracy, to

include duties and responsibilities as well as rights. Coursework also explores our place in an

International community during this era of economic system are incorporated into the course.

U.S. History

United States History offers a study of the history of our nation from the Industrial Revolution until

the present. Through content reading, independent research, and collaborative projects, student

explore the American culture through a chronological survey of major issues, movements, people,

and events in United States. Content reading is a critical component of coursework in preparation

for End of Course (EOC) testing.

World History

This one year course examines societal development from the medieval period in Europe to the

present with an emphasis on emerging ideologies, expansion of empires, growth of nations, and an

increase of global interdependence. Students develop an understanding of current world issues and

relate them to their geographical, political, economic, and cultural contexts.

Foreign Language

Spanish I

A beginning course designed to give students the experience of learning a second language and

gaining an appreciation of the cultures and places in which Spanish is spoken. Listening compre-

hension, speaking, reading, and writing are included in the course curriculum.

Spanish II

This course continues the study of Spanish I with greater emphasis on idioms, vocabulary, and

several tenses. Students begin to attempt sustained conversation and the reading of narratives.

DIGITAL MEDIA

Digital Media I

Digital Media I is an intensive course in which you will learn the technical and conceptual tools to

understand the basics of digital media as well as begin to learn the language of the visual imagery.

This course teaches the technical skills and creative principles required for single camera video field

shooting and post production. Topics include audio, video recording technology, composition,

lighting, continuity, and editing.

Digital Media II

This course is intended to further students’ knowledge in the field of Digital Media with hands-on

projects and “real world” activities. Experience planning, shooting and editing entertainment- and/or

information-based video projects will be provided through hands-on exercises, projects and

assignments. Students develop an e-portfolio containing their projects related to personal career

goals developed in this course.

Digital Graphics

In this course students will learn to design, develop, and produce interactive media projects, web

sites, and social media contexts. Students will become fluent in digital image creation and editing by

learning Adobe Photoshop. Time is spent exploring professional illustration software

(Adobe Illustrator). Students finish the year by learning the basics of digital portfolios. Students may

be able to participate in competitions.

Digital Media & Technology Sample Schedule

Traditional Early College Hybrid Traditional Early College Hybrid

English I (Part 1) English I English II (Part 1) English II

English I (Part 2) Geometry English II (Part 2) Algebra II

Algebra I (Part 1)

Agriscience or Earth

Science Geometry (Part 1) DE: Biology

Algebra I (Part 2) World Geography Geometry (Part 2) Civics

Physical Science DE: Spanish I Biology DE: Physical Ed I

World Geography DE: Spanish II Civics DE: Physical Ed II

Physical Education I DE: IBCA Spanish I DE: Humanities

IBCA DE: Survey of Religion Physical Ed II/Health DE: Introduction to Ethics

BCA

Traditional Early College Hybrid Traditional Early College Hybrid

English III DE: English Comp I English IV DE: English Comp II

Algebra II DE: College Algebra Advanced Math DE: World Literature I

Chemistry Chemistry Physics World History

US History DE: US History I World History

DE: Speech

Communications

Digita Media I DE: US History II Digital Media II Digital Media II

Spanish II DE: Principles of Mgmt. Digital Graphics Fine Arts Survey

Fine Arts Survey Digital Media I Elective

DE=Dual Enrollment

Jump Start Certifications: ADOBE PhotoShop, AVID Protools User

College Certification: Associate's of Business Adminstration, Education Paraprofessional

9th Grade 10th Grade

11th Grade 12th Grade