Media Arts
Media Arts
Mission Statement
The Lincoln Park Media Arts Department creates its learning environment through instruction and real-world, hands-on application that will educate and challenge students to develop their talents beyond the traditional classroom in the design, production and finishing of media arts projects.
Course of Study
As Lincoln Park’s largest arts department, the Media Arts Department is divided into two separate tracks. The Fine Arts and Design track, overseen by director Cassandra Patten, includes courses in illustration, painting, 3-D art, photography, and graphic and web design. Meanwhile, the Film and Broadcast Journalism track, under the direction of Zac Cageao, covers subjects such as video and audio recording and production, film studies, and broadcasting.
Subjects are taught at three levels: intro, advanced and applied. Seniors are also eligible to work independently through practicums and internships. Students are expected to participate in extracurricular events and projects for the department, including art shows, video and audio recording, yearbook, school newspaper, and the literary journal.
Faculty
The media arts faculty is comprised of industry professionals with decades of experience; Pennsylvania-certified teachers; and a highly skilled technical staff. Media instructors have exhibited at galleries throughout the tri-state area; worked with broadcast and local media; and designed for print and web clients. Lincoln Park’s media suite is named in honor of Joe Letteri, the four-time Oscar-winning visual effects artist and Beaver County native.
Courses offered includes:
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Commercial Graphic Design
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Literary Arts Journal (Pulp)
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Yearbook
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Web Design
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Introduction to Principles of Design
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Zine Design
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Product Design and Development
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Digital Photography
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35mm Photography (Darkroom)
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Commercial Photography
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Advanced Drawing and Painting
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Intro to Drawing and Painting
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Advanced and Intro to Mixed Media
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Character Design
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Figure Drawing
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Portraiture
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Art Direction
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Fiber Arts and 3D
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Printmaking
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Portfolio and Intro to Portfolio
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Art History (Photo, Design and Visual)
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3D Animation
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Anatomy and Foundational Drawing
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Audio Post Production
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Broadcast Journalism
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Cinematography Techniques
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Commercial Video Production
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Communication Law
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Digital Animation
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Digital Journalism
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Digital Marketing
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Directing Theory
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Film Aesthetics
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Film Editing Theory
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Foley and ADR
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Literature and Materials of Art
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Live Audio
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Live News/Television Broadcasting
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Location Audio
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Motion Graphics
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Music Production
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Mythology and Modern Storytelling
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Narrative and Documentary Filmmaking
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Online Content Creation
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Philosophy of Art and Storytelling
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Podcasting
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Post Production Techniques
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Screenwriting
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Sports Broadcasting
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Stop Motion Animation
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Studio Sound
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Sound Design
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Videography Techniques and Theory
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Visual Effects
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Writing for Production