Media Arts

ASM4M challenges students to create and analyze media artworks through an interdisciplinary approach combining visual art, digital design, photography, film, and sound.

Students explore

• themes of identity
• culture
• Technology while developing advanced technical skills in digital media tools.

The course prepares students for postsecondary programs in media, design, communication, and creative industries.

Unit 1: Foundations of Media Arts
Students build foundational knowledge of media arts concepts and creative processes.
Lessons include:

• Elements and Principles of Media Arts
• Media Formats and Hybrid Practices
• Historical and Contemporary Influences
• Copyright, Appropriation, and Fair Use
• Project Planning and Storyboarding

Unit 2: Media Creation and Production
This unit focuses on developing, refining, and presenting media artworks.
Lessons include:

• Photography and Digital Imaging
• Video Editing and Motion Graphics
• Sound Design and Audio Integration
• Interactive and Web-Based Media
• Installation and Performance-Based Media
• Peer Feedback and Iterative Design

Unit 3: Cultural, Social, and Career Connections
Students examine the impact of media arts in society and explore career pathways.
Lessons include:

• Media Arts and Identity
• Representation, Stereotypes, and Inclusivity in Media
• Media and Social Commentary
• Careers in Media Arts and Creative Industries
• Portfolio Development and Final Project Planning

• 70% of the final grade is based on coursework, including:
  • Media production projects using various tools (e.g., Photoshop, Premiere, GarageBand)
  • Artist statements and reflective critiques
  • Concept development and project proposals
  • Cultural analysis and visual literacy tasks
• 30% of the final grade is based on final evaluations:
  • 15% Final media arts portfolio or exhibit
  • 15% Artist reflection and critical analysis presentation

All assessments follow Ontario curriculum standards and are designed to foster visual literacy, technical proficiency, and personal expression through media-rich creative practice.