Course Overview

Middle School Digital Art and Design introduces students to the creative world of digital media. Students explore how artists use technology to communicate ideas, design visual content, and solve creative problems. Through hands-on digital projects, students learn foundational design principles and develop technical skills using beginner-friendly design tools.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Explore digital tools used for drawing, graphic design, photo editing, and layout.
• Apply the elements and principles of design to digital compositions.
• Create original digital artwork including posters, illustrations, and visual graphics.
• Learn about careers in digital media, animation, and design fields.
• Practice critique and revision to improve digital projects.

Instructional Approach

Instruction includes step-by-step demonstrations, design challenges, project-based tasks, and peer critique. Students learn through experimentation and guided practice using age-appropriate digital platforms.

Outcome

By the end of the course, students will:

• Demonstrate foundational digital art and design skills.
• Use design tools to create polished digital compositions.
• Communicate ideas visually through technology.