Step into the world of professional multimedia production and master four creative disciplines: video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, photo editing and design with Adobe Photoshop, animation and motion graphics with Adobe Animate, and music production and sound design with Logic Pro. Starting with key tools and how to use them, then moving into real-world applications and collaborative pre-production processes that explore the “Why, With, and Who” behind every creative choice. Students work through scenario-based challenges, pitching ideas to “big companies” and solving problems for specific audiences, while also developing personal projects, where students create original work from scratch. A bonus project offers the chance to create something meaningful for a family member, friend, or other personal connection. Throughout the semester, projects are designed to mirror the demands of the creative industries, encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and professional production standards. By gaining foundational knowledge in these four disciplines, and exploring their newest AI-powered tools, students will graduate the course with a polished, professional portfolio that demonstrates their ability to edit, design, animate, and produce using the latest innovations in digital media!

This class further develops skills learned in Multimedia Design 1A with a focus on utilizing 2D and 3D graphics, sound and video-editing software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, Logic, FL Studio, Soundtrap, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, OnShape, Blender, and game design in Roblox and Unity.  The development of effective narrative structures will be emphasized so that students learn to use the various media to create intentional works with meaning.  Particular attention will be paid to the design process and students’ conscious development of their own creative process.  Sample projects include stop motions, animations, music videos, special effects,  student documentary films, and the creation of video games.  Student work will culminate with a digital portfolio.