Shepton High School – Art and Media Communications II

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

What’s next? Art III, AP 2D Art and Design, AP 3D Art and Design, AP Drawing, or AP Art History Art and Media Communications II builds upon the foundational skills taught in the Art and Media Communications I survey course and provides opportunities for students to apply knowledge of contemporary visual art and design practices with greater depth and complexity. Hands-on, experiential learning in visual art is interwoven with technology applications, media literacy, and the 21st century skills as students explore participatory media and the practice of trans media storytelling. Students learn how new media such as digital imagery, multimedia presentations, web videos, online and social media, virtual worlds, game designs, and animations intersect with contemporary art, specifically sculpture and installation art. Students create a large-scale, collaborative installation artwork and then contextualize and promote it though media extensions that produce immersive stories aimed at engaging audiences. By creating trans media stories about their installation, students expand both personal and collective narratives, deepen creative research skills, gain insight into messaging platforms, and build communities of interest. Students document their work in a professional-level digital portfolio that can be used in applications.