Media 12
Course Description
This course emphasizes the refinement of media arts skills through the creation of a thematic body of work by applying traditional and emerging technologies, tools, and techniques such as multimedia, computer animation, installation art, and performance art. Students will develop works that express their views on contemporary issues and will create portfolios suitable for use in either career or postsecondary education applications. Students will critically analyse the role of media artists in shaping audience perceptions of identity, culture, and community values.
Prerequisite: Media Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
In grade 12 media we look a lot at film making, film critisim, film genre, narrative, and film advertising.
List of Assignments
Perspective Intro Assignment
Genre Slide Show
Genre Movie
REcreate a Movie Poster -examples
Recreate a movie Scene
Film Review
Director's Presentation
Hall Pass/ Hall chase
Spoof Ad
Green screen movie review
Movie Poster of your life
Final Culminating Assignment/
Choose your own adventure
Career and training options
Future in media
Photographer (wedding, commercial, documentary), videographer, graphic designer, journalism, director, producer, story editor, film production team, film editing, documentary film maker, just to name a few.
Some involve college training, others lead to University, and some can be direct entry from high school. Below is a list of schools that offer Media Arts. From journalism, to film production, to computer animation, there are many options.
Humber School of Media Studies and Information Technology
Ryerson Faculty of Communication and Design
Sheridan Digital Media and Communications
* Ms. Lacombe graduated from Sheridan College
* Ms. Lacombe graduated from NSCAD
The media and Technology sectors have some of the fastest growing job markets and are expected to continue to grow in the coming years.
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