Media Arts
ASM3M-GRADE 11
Course Code:
ASM3M
Subject:
Media Arts
Course type:
open
Prerequiste:
None
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ASM3O – Media Arts offers students a dynamic introduction to the creative, technical, and conceptual world of digital media. This course encourages students to think critically and creatively as they experiment with photography, audio production, video editing, animation, and graphic design—tools essential to visual communication in today’s digital landscape.
Students learn how to use the elements and principles of design in a multimedia context, combining aesthetic understanding with practical skills. Projects range from stop-motion animation and photo essays to public service announcements and soundscapes, helping students explore how media can be used to inform, persuade, and evoke emotion.
Throughout the course, students are guided through the creative process—from brainstorming and storyboarding to production and post-editing—while also learning how to plan and manage their projects effectively. They explore the impact of media on society and analyze how messages are constructed, shared, and received in different cultural contexts.
Whether students aspire to work in film, advertising, journalism, design, or simply want to become more media-literate citizens, ASM3O builds confidence, technical proficiency, and critical awareness—preparing students to express themselves meaningfully through modern digital media.
Unit 1: Introduction to Media Arts
Students are introduced to foundational media concepts and tools.
Lessons include:
What is Media Arts?
Elements & Principles of Design in Digital Context
Introduction to Digital Imaging
Creative Process and Brainstorming
Project Planning and Time Management
Unit 2: Media Production and Techniques
This unit focuses on developing practical skills in photography, video, and audio.
Lessons include:
Composition and Camera Techniques
Audio and Soundscapes
Basic Video Editing
Stop Motion and Animation Basics
Typography and Graphic Layout
Unit 3: Storytelling and Message in Media
Students explore how to use media to convey meaning and emotion.
Lessons include:
Narrative Structures in Media
Mood, Symbolism, and Visual Metaphors
Creating Public Service Announcement
Storyboarding and Script Writing
Influences of Media on Culture
Unit 4: Independent Media Project
Students synthesize their learning by producing a final project.
Lessons include:
Proposal Writing and Concept Development
Project Execution in Chosen Medium
Peer Review and Feedback
Final Presentation and Artist Statement
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- 70% of the final grade is based on coursework, including:
Media projects across video, audio, and digital platforms
Storyboards, design proposals, and process journals
- In-class critiques and reflections
- 30% of the final grade is based on final evaluations:
- 10% Culminating media project (individual or group-based
- 20% Final written reflection or analysis of media techniques and messages
All assessments align with the Ontario curriculum and aim to build creativity, technical fluency, and critical thinking in media production.
Industry-Standard Tools
Access to the latest software and hardware used in the technology industry.
Expert Faculty
Learn from experienced professionals with industry background.
Project-Based Learning
Develop practical skills through hands-on projects and assignments.
Career Support
Guidance for future education and career opportunities.
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