West Ashley Center for Advance Studies – Media Technology 1

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Media Technology 1 students will explore the general field of communications, focused primarily on media production industries. Students will get hands-on experience in basic production techniques for both audio and video and will explore technical concepts including exposure, compositions, mixing, and basic editing. They will work collaboratively while writing, producing, directing, and editing projects of increasing complexity, using industry-standard software and equipment. Safety is emphasized in his course and students will have the opportunity to acquire an industry-recognized safety certification. Students will also learn about related fields such as graphic design, broadcast journalism, animation, sound design and engineering, special effects, online media development, marketing, and corporate communications.