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Digital Media

The Matanzas High School Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations curriculum provides students the opportunity to learn industry-level skills in basic computer knowledge, illustration software, digital still photography, photo editing software, and advanced design.

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This rigorous program is meant to prepare students for work as multimedia artists, graphic designers, and animators. Students begin by learning Adobe Photoshop in their first year of the program, building a beautiful digital portfolio along the way. They continue learning the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite using Illustrator and InDesign as they advance throughout the program. Students have the opportunity to earn Adobe Industry Certifications in the programs they master.

Students are involved in design projects and contests throughout the school and our local community. They are introduced to design related technology such as Wacom drawing tablets, DSLR cameras, and more. 

Course Sequence

1. Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 1
2. Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 2
3. Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 3
4. Digital Media/Multimedia Web Production
 

Acceleration Opportunities

Students can earn the "Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design" bundled certification by passing both the Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop exam and either Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator or Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign.

 

A person wearing a green jacket is holding a camera to their face, with a patterned background of various shapes and symbols.
A vibrant and playful collage of various summer-themed icons and patterns, including watermelons, starfish, sunglasses, and other beach-inspired elements, set against a colorful and geometric background.
The image shows four young women holding a large check, standing in what appears to be an office or classroom setting with computers and other equipment visible in the background.
A vibrant landscape with snow-capped mountains in the background, a winding river in the foreground, and a cityscape nestled between the natural elements.
cornhole boards MHS ITMS
A stylized illustration depicts a young woman with dark hair and a red flower-like headdress against a backdrop of green and blue geometric shapes, with two large white flowers in the corners.
The image shows a group of people standing in front of a brick building labeled %22Matanzas High School%22, with a police car parked in the foreground.
A white paper cup with a retro-style logo and two red and white striped straws, set against a vibrant teal background.
Vibrant tropical flowers, leaves, and a hummingbird in flight against a lush green background.
students digitally painting with wacom tablets
student designed calendars
A striking abstract composition featuring intricate patterns of intersecting lines and shapes in contrasting black and beige tones, creating a dynamic and visually captivating design.
The image features a vibrant and repeating pattern of pink and yellow shapes resembling stylized leaves or petals against a green background, creating a visually striking and dynamic composition.
Career Possibilities:

Multimedia Artist
Animation
Graphic Design
Art Director
Photo Editor
Web Design
Advertising
UI/UX Design