The Creative Digital Media course is an introductory course that combines digital video production, photography, and graphic design. This course will serve as a starting point for students who want to experience both of the different media creation outlets of still photography and/or video media. In this course, students will get hands-on experience in all aspects of digital media creation which can help them choose their path forward between photography and video. Students will also learn how to create entertaining and educational material to be expressed through a variety of applications and social media platforms. 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 

Creative Digital Media fulfills the following graduation requirements:

• Visual/Performing Arts

• 21st Century Life and Careers or Career Technical Education

Creative Digital Media is a pathway course that introduces students to Photography and Video Production.  It is the prerequisite course for Broadcasting Media, Cinematic Storytelling, Creative Photography, and Studio Photography.

Assignments - 40%

Practice-based tasks, exercises, and smaller projects designed to build technical and creative skills in photography, video, audio, and design.

Projects & Quizzes - 30%

Major creative projects and assessments that evaluate both technical ability and understanding of course concepts. These may include photo essays, video productions, or design pieces.

Portfolio & Reflection - 20%

A curated collection of the student’s best work from the marking period, paired with short reflections on their creative process and growth. Students explain their choices, discuss challenges they overcame, and highlight how their skills developed across different projects.

Photoshop Tutorials - 10%

Step-by-step guided assignments completed in Photoshop to learn editing and design techniques. These help prepare students for more advanced creative projects.

Evening of the Arts - 10%

A final showcase project presented at Cherokee’s Evening of the Arts, where students prepare and display a polished piece that represents their best work from the year.

Extra Credit & Community Service Hours

Students may earn extra credit or community service hours by participating as part of the production crew for a Cherokee Digital Media or LDTV Sports event at Cherokee. To receive credit, students must sign up in advance, arrive on time for crew call, effectively fulfill their assigned crew role, and remain through the completion of the event, including equipment breakdown. When signing up for an event, students will indicate whether they are choosing extra credit or community service hours. Students may also earn credit by creating broadcast-quality content for Cherokee Digital Media or LDTV.