Digital Media Arts Major
Are you a creative person who enjoys working in the digital world? Do you love using technology to create works of art? Do you find yourself staring at amazing photographs, watching movies or animations and thinking to yourself, “how did they do that?” As a digital media arts major you will challenge yourself to create eye catching photography, inspiring video, entertaining animations, digital illustrations and motion graphics. You will explore exciting new technologies like industry standard video recording equipment, digital drawing surfaces like Cintiq’s, Intuos and iPad Pros, as well as editing software from the creative cloud like Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Harmony. You will have the opportunity to build your digital portfolio so that you can break into the industry of your dreams or the school of your choice.
Foundation Courses:
- Art 1
- Digital Photography
- Intro to Audio & Video Production
- Intro to Digital Illustration
Breadth Courses:
- 2D Animation
- Advanced Audio & Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Yearbook
Capstone Courses:
- VAPA Digital Portfolio
- Video & Motion Graphics
Electives:
- Art 2
- Art 3
- Ceramics 1, 2 or 3
- Choreography
- Creative Writing
- Electronic Music Composition
- Intro to Engineering
- Principles of Engineering
- Electronics/Robotics 1
- Humanities Cafe
- Recording Arts
- Stagecraft
- Theatre Design
- Theatre Production
- Theatre 1
Stay engaged!
Here are some of the 2021-2022 Inspire Clubs & Activities:
Magic: The Gathering Club
Advised by Joseph HillMagic: the Gathering Club is focused on creating a caring community of magic lovers within the Inspire community... and also to teach people who want to learn Magic and also...
Lunch with Friends
Advised by Danielle ReynoldsDo you sit alone at lunch? Are you new to Inspire? Are you shy? Would you like making a new friend or more? Every Monday at lunch, "Lunch with Friends Club" meets in Mrs....
Bring Change to Mind
Advised by Brittany HawkinsBC2M is a new Inspire club which focuses on allowing students to increase their awareness and education about mental health in a supportive environment. Our purpose is to...
Fiber Arts Club
Advised by BrittanyFiber Arts Club: Grannies in Training Have an interest in all things yarn, string, fabric, thread, sewing, knitting, crocheting, macramé, etc.? Join us and bring your skills or...
D&D Club
Advised by Daniel MarcyHI FOLKS!!! Dungeons & Dragons is an awesome tabletop role-playing game!! I’d love to say we have room for nerds, but D&D Club is currently at max capacity! We will have...
Art Club
Advised by Linnea SmithArt club is a social group of art lovers that meet up once a month to plan an art outing! We might go to a gallery, see a movie or sketch in a park. Come join us to meet other...
Fortnite Club
Advised by Linnea Smith1st Monday of the month, after school in Ms. Smith's room. Fornite club has a discord server where everyone can connect and play. During meetings we will share our handles so we...
Illustrate Away!
Advised by Linnea SmithAre you looking for a fun way to become a disciplined, daily drawer? Join Illustrate Away! It is a Schoology club, 100% digital, where students post their daily drawings. You can...
Ulu Polynesian Team
Advised by Jarrah MylesMondays 3:35-4:30 If you have never studied Polynesian dance, watching just one live performance might leave you wondering how you would feel up on stage, dancing the Hula or the...
Hawk Nest Studios
Advised by Erin HallTo engage and teach the creation of video production, while having fun.
Robotics Club
Advised by Greg JohnsonIf you are interested in robotics or coding and are looking for a way to develop your skills you should come and join the Robotics Club.
Production Team
Advised by Jarrah MylesThe Inspire Production Team (Theatre Production) is a service-oriented team created to liaison with the Performing Arts Department & our Foundation to accurately produce and...
International Club
Advised by Beth ReidHi, everyone! International Club meets every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at lunch in Ms. Reid's room. We'll be discussing and exploring cultures across the globe and...
CI Dance Team
Advised by Jarrah MylesCI Dance Team open to all Inspire students and will be on Wednesday afternoons this year! CI Dance is a hip-hop and street dance performance group. This year is choreographed by...