ABOUT THIS COURSE
The Digital Media Technology program at Summit Technology Academy gives students an opportunity to explore and prepare for careers in the entertainment and media communications industries. Students will focus on audio production technologies including sound generation, studio recording and live sound reinforcement. They will work in teams to integrate music, graphics and video technologies in entrepreneurial projects for their schools and/or communities. Students have the opportunity to earn an industry-recognized certification in Apple Final Cut Pro. Learn more about this course
Check out careers in Digital Storytelling in the Kansas City area. For more information, visit the KC digiSTORY Center.
Prerequisites:
- Grade: 11 or 12
- Algebra I with a C or better
- 2.0 GPA (Unweighted)
- 90% Attendance
- Outside class Internet access is required.
Other Requirements:
- Reading/Writing 10th grade level
- One credit in Fine Arts
Recommended: Computer Applications or Programming; proficiency in keyboarding.
Credits: 3 units
Dual Credit: UCM COMM 1275 Intro to Media Tech and COMM 1519 Media Aesthetics (4 credit hours for eligible students)
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Shawn Harrel
Digital Media Technology
Kirt Mosier
Digital Media Technology
Testimonials
“I’ve always been interested in music, but didn’t know that I could record music until I took Digital Media Technology. In fact, I’m really good at it, too!” George Bray, Lee’s Summit North HS Graduate