Digital Imaging Program

Focusing Student Creativity

D i g i t a l A r t s T e c h n o l o g y A c a d e m y ’ s

!e Basics

(DATA) Began 10+ years ago

California Partnership Lighthouse Academy

We have students for 4 years

Articulate w/feeder schools & teachers

(Di) Skill Building > ‘Challenges’

What we doWho are you?

Why are you here?

Where do you want to go?Students ‘focus’ their creativity

Too many kids have no idea as to what careers are actually out there!

CommunityPartnerships

These ranging from the PS Art Museum, Apple Education, local media arts, festivals, El Paseo Fashion Week, and now even local solar power! Key Component: Establishes significant relationships with career professionals

Local GlobalCollaborations

The Rio Vista Collaborations to The Student Creative. Key Component: Authentic Audience and digital publishing available to the WORLD

StudioLocationCollegeMuseumTours

Many of our students never go past the wind mills.Key Component: Establishes insight into college and careers.

SkillsUSASkillsLeadershipStudent Mentoring

Further interaction w/professionalsKey Components: Professional behaviors, build resumes for college and scholarships, reteach their passions w/middle schoolers!

CelebrateOnlineIn ‘Print’51 Stores (World Wide)

Share creativity with our local and global communityKey Component: This is the Authentic Audience!

PhotographyAnimationGraphicsIllustrationGame DesignFine ArtFilmEducationMedicineBusiness . . .

Design, Arts and Media can be applied to all disciplines!Key Component: Alumni now return to share their success as professionals!

Data on DATA100 % Grad Rate

95% CAHSEE Rate

Solid A!endance

100% ‘Internships’

100% Career Skills

Special Graduation

Too many kids have no idea as to what careers are actually out there!Key Component: Its WHY THEY COME TO SCHOOL