Media Academy
The Northwest Rankin Media Academy is geared toward students who are interested in a career in digital media arts, marketing and communication. The students in this academy will learn a variety of different skills that will prepare them for a career in various fields of mass communications.
Media Academy students will be exposed to experience in graphic design, print and online journalism, broadcast journalism, integrated marketing, filmmaking, podcasting, and much more!
This is a FOUR YEAR academy where students will increase the difficulty of skills learned throughout their time in this academy. At the end of their four years, students will create a professional portfolio that they can take with them to college and/or into a career.
Year One |
Year Two |
Year Three |
YearFour |
Orientation, Safety, & Leadership Introduction to Television and the Production Industry Basic Camera Operation and Shot Composition Studio/Control Room Equipment Scriptwriting Audio and Television Announcing Oral Communication & Public Speaking
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Producing/Directing a Television Program Audio for Film and Video Basic Television Editing Advanced Camera Operation Social Media Advanced Scriptwriting
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Advanced Video Production and Editing Music in Broadcasting Ethics in Journalism Employability Skills
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The Paw Individual Portfolio
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*** This is a working curriculum framework and is subject to change.
Other subjects covered that are not in the framework:
- Photoshop/Graphic Design
- Podcasting