Digital Media
Information for students accepted into the 2026-2027 courses:
- Slide Presentation from Parent Meeting held on 5/12/2026
- Disclosures to be read and signed
- Summer Homework Info
- Instructions for SLCC Concurrent Enrollment
Program Description:
Digital Media covers a wide range of creative careers that use skills in graphics, animation, audio, video, and game design. The Digital Media program at the JATC has been broken down into smaller courses that are all building blocks to completing the Digital Media pathway. Each course allows for students to learn new skills, create a digital portfolio, work towards industry certifications, and build leadership skills through participation in TSA and SkillsUSA. Students may take a single block or multiple blocks as their schedule allows.
*Digital Media courses 1,2, and advanced can now be taken as a CTE or an Art credit towards your high school graduation!!!
Introduction to Digital Media
Provides an introduction to a wide variety of skills used in Digital Media such as raster and vector graphics, 2D animation, digital audio, digital video, typography, and general design skills.
When is it offered: 1st Semester, A Days
Prerequisites: None
Credits Received:
Digital Media 1 (.5 credits)
Digital Media 2 (.5 credits)
*This course also receives 4 concurrent enrollment credits through SLCC (ART 1080)
Introduction to 3D Graphics and Animation
This course will introduce students to 3D modeling, creation and application of textures, mapping, lighting, camera techniques, animation, and rendering of 3D projects.
When is it offered: 1st Semester, B Days
Prerequisites: None
Credits Received:
3D Graphics (.5 credits)
3D Animation 1 (.5 credits)
*This course also receives 3 concurrent enrollment credits through SLCC (ART 1630)
Advanced 2D Animation
This course is designed for students to strengthen their 2D animation skills and techniques. Topics covered include careers in animation, the animation pipeline, principles of animation, drawing techniques, and story telling, as well as creating more in depth 2D projects that will enhance their portfolio.
When is it offered: 2nd Semester, A Days
Prerequisites: Digital Media 1 and Digital Media 2
Credits Received:
Digital Media Advanced (.5 credits)
Digital Media Capstone (.5 credits)
Advanced 3D Animation
This course is designed for students to strengthen their 3D modeling and animation skills. Topics covered include careers in animation, the animation pipeline, principles of animation, advanced modeling techniques, rigging, etc., as well as creating more in 3D depth projects that will enhance their portfolio.
When is it offered: 2nd Semester, B Days
Prerequisites: 3D Graphics 1 and 3D Animation 1
Credits Received:
3D Animation 2 (.5 credits)
Digital Media Capstone (.5 credits)
