Digital Media Design (Grade 9-12)

Students will:

1. Define and practice the stages of active listening 
2. Describe the mindset necessary to be an effective oral communicator 
3. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to business communications 
4. Describe and employ project management skills for a design project including pre and post production 
5. Demonstrate understanding of basic image file formats and their appropriate use in graphic design including import and revision 
6. Explain ethical and legal issues related to use of intellectual property. 
7. Design and conduct an photoshoot to create raster images and edit using graphics software 
8. Use vector-based software to design, create, and revise simple illustrations and animation files. 
9. Understand and demonstrate importance of public relations in the graphic design industry including effective crisis management, team building, and mentorship 
10. Understand and demonstrate proper ergonomic principles for computer work and proper computer maintenance and troubleshooting. 
11. Demonstrate an understanding of cyber safety and ethical online practices 
12. Describe and apply appropriate workplace safety practices 
13. Identify procedures to be followed in emergency situations 
14. Analyze how to best use social media for marketing your personal brand 
15. Create a design portfolio 
16. Deliver effective presentations of your work