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Building a thriving media arts program requires a balance of vision, practicality, and expertise. As one of the National Core Arts Standards in Media Arts authors and final editors, I specialize in developing dynamic media arts programs that empower students to engage with design, photography, projection art, cinema, and animation. My approach ensures that schools can build sustainable, high-quality programs that fit their unique learning environments while maximizing creative opportunities.
Every school has different opportunities and constraints, and I work closely with administrators and educators to design media arts programs that reflect their specific needs. Whether launching a brand-new initiative or revising existing programs, I develop structures that align with authentic production cycles, conceptual learning, and contemporary industry practices. The result is a program that is both aspirational and achievable, preparing students for the evolving digital landscape.
Designing curriculum for media arts requires a deep understanding of both the educational system and the art form itself. I specialize in creating curriculum pathways that maximize a school’s available resources, whether through technology access, interdisciplinary connections, or flexible scheduling. My approach integrates deep conceptual learning, artistic habits of mind, and technical skill-building, ensuring students experience a well-rounded media arts education that fosters innovation, collaboration, and storytelling.
Because media arts is a rapidly evolving field, equipping teachers with the right tools and knowledge is essential. I provide professional development to help teachers navigate both the technical and artistic aspects of media arts education. From understanding production cycles to implementing authentic assessment strategies, I ensure that educators feel confident in delivering high-quality instruction.
In addition to in-person programs, I have been at the forefront of developing online media arts education. As the creator of the first elementary media arts program and the first online high school media arts program in the United States, I have extensive experience in designing digital learning environments that provide equitable access to high-quality media arts instruction. My expertise in online curriculum development ensures that students can engage in meaningful media arts experiences regardless of their location.
Effective media arts instruction requires the right tools, and I bring expertise in a range of industry-standard and accessible software platforms. With deep experience in Apple creative software, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and a variety of web- and app-based tools, I help schools integrate technology solutions that support both instruction and authentic assessment. This ensures that students develop digital fluencies that prepare them for creative industries and multimodal communication.
Whether designing new programs, supporting educators, or pioneering online learning, my work focuses on ensuring that media arts education is accessible, relevant, and transformative. By integrating conceptual learning, authentic assessment, and cutting-edge creative tools, I help schools develop programs that empower students to become innovative storytellers, designers, and artists.
I design and develop media arts programs that balance visionary creativity with practical implementation, equipping schools with curriculum, educator training, and industry-aligned tools to foster authentic learning in design, photography, projection art, cinema, and animation.
When I work with schools to develop media arts programs, the results are impactful—both for educators and students. Schools gain tailored, forward-thinking programs that align with their unique structures while maximizing creative opportunities in design, photography, projection art, cinema, and animation. Teachers are empowered with the technical skills, artistic confidence, and instructional strategies needed to deliver engaging, authentic learning experiences. Students thrive in dynamic environments that mirror real-world production cycles, fostering multimodal communication, creative problem-solving, and deep artistic inquiry. Whether launching new programs or refining existing ones, my work ensures sustainable, high-quality media arts education that expands access, enriches learning, and prepares students for the evolving digital landscape.
By developing innovative and sustainable media arts programs, I have helped schools cultivate student creativity, strengthen arts education, and expand authentic learning opportunities.
