Media Arts

Creativity through technology is the hallmark of media arts. Students learn media skills and cultivate a purpose in using their talents for God’s glory through film, video, photography, audio, digital arts, and interactive media.

The study of media arts can be important for students because it offers skills that translate into career opportunities after graduation. It also creates a safe space for students to be creative and express their faith. At Grove, we want our students to have the opportunity to explore their creativity in many different forms.

Middle School Media Arts

Media Arts and Technology Applications

This introductory course is designed to inspire students to be technology and engineering leaders. Students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, collaborative, and communication skills as they are challenged to solve tasks through basic computer programming. This course focuses on design, building, and programming utilizing a selection of applications available through Google Suite and Canva.

Upper School Media Arts

Media Arts Production and Social Media

This course focuses on the production of media art for school purposes and for expressions of Christian leadership. Students plan, design, film and edit videos from start to finish. Students will utilize the studio as well as mobile technology to record video footage and learn techniques necessary to record quality video. They will also use technology to learn editing and production skills. Students study the video production process, the various roles in a production crew, and analyze media using a Biblical Worldview. During this course, students produce both individual video projects and group video projects and produce videos for public performance including the production of student news and chapel films. Students will also participate in social media production using still photos and videos to promote the school.

Yearbook and Print Media

This course is for students interested in producing the student yearbook/annual and is designed to explore ethical journalism issues, while producing a high-quality annual publication as well as other publishing projects. Through the course requirements, students are encouraged to develop advanced technology skills (computer, digital photography), and enhanced peer management techniques.