Course Breakdown
Digital Media I
Unit 1: Introduction, Safety, and Orientation
Unit 2: Photography and Photo Editing
Unit 3: Print Production and Design
Unit 4: Introduction for Editing and Audio Production
Unit 5: Finalizing Audio Production
Unit 6: Preparing Portfolios
Digital Media II
Unit 7: Introduction Safety and Orientation
Unit 8: Preparing to Edit
Unit 9: Telling a Story
Unit 10: Discovering Motion Graphics
Unit 11: Basic Animation
Unit 12: Designing Effects and Graphics
Unit 13: Fundamentals of 3D to Motion Graphics
Course Requirements
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Students should have a C or above in English and Math
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Students need to be in grades 9 - 12
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Good attendance record
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Good discipline record
Course Description
Digital Media Technology is a 2 year program.
Digital Media Technology I encompasses safety, ethical issues and production, photography, graphic design, and print production will be offered to students. The audio production portion of the course emphasizes real-world, hands-on practice. (2 credits)
Digital Media Technology II focuses on the process of video production and editing as well as career opportunities in audio and video technology. Another component of the course is motion graphics. (2 credits)
Teacher Information
Malia Triggs
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Educator for 16 years
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B.A. in Liberal Arts with emphasis in News Editoral
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Masters in Secondary Education
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National Board Certified Educator
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Professional experience: Worked in Marketing and Public Relations for 10 years prior to entering Education.
Advisory Board Members
The Digital Media Technology program thrives with the support of our local professionals who serve as members of the advisory committee. Thank you to the following members for their continued support!
Ron Hague, Pearl River Community College
Paul Linden, University of Southern Mississippi
Stephen Coleman, University of Southern Mississippi
Brandy McGill, WDAM
Rodney Ashford, L-Town Studio
Technology Student Association
Students in Digital Media are given the opportunity to become a member of the Technology Student Association. TSA is a national organization that allows students to compete and connect with professionals in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathmatics) related fields.