Media Arts
Teacher: Matt Tofft
Location: Room 28
Phone: 916-645-6360 x228
Email: mtofft@wpusd.k12.ca.us
Teacher: Debbie Tofft
Location: Room 75
Phone: 916-645-6360 x280
Email: dctofft@wpusd.k12.ca.us
Industry Sector: Arts, Media and Entertainment
Career Pathway: Design, Visual, and Media Arts
Visual/Commercial Art (111C)
Media Arts (111D)
Graphic Design (111A)
Program Description
The Media Arts program at Lincoln High School includes all facets of graphic design, photography, journalism and video production. The award winning photography program at LHS includes two levels and students publicly display work twice a year in addition to participation in competitions. Journalism produces a print newspaper along with a website; the publication is called ZebraTales. The video production classes produce broadcast style productions as well as film style productions for local organizations. All classes utilize industry standard software and equipment.
Program Sequence
Sub Pathway: Visual/Commercial Art (111C)
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Introduction (1) |
Concentrator (2) |
Capstone (3) |
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Media Communication Introduction to Media Arts (7219) |
Photography Intermediate Visual/ Commercial Art (7217) |
Advanced Photography AND Journalism Advanced Visual/ Commerical Art (7218) |
Sub Pathway: Media Arts (111D)
|
Introduction (1) |
Concentrator (2) |
Capstone (3) |
|
Media Communication Introduction to Media Arts (7219) |
Video Production Intermediate Media Arts (7220) |
Advanced Video Production Advanced Media Arts (7221) |
Sub Pathway: Graphic Design (111A)
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Concentrator (2) |
Capstone (3) |
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Graphic Art and Animation Intermediate Graphic Design (7211) |
Advanced Graphic Art and Animation Advanced Graphic Design (7212) |
Courses
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – 651020 Graduation Credit: Fine Art & Computer Technology Pathway: Media Arts Prerequisite: Media Communication recommended
* A-G college approved for the CSU/UC systems ”f” requirement
ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – 651022 Graduation Credit: Fine Art & Computer Technology Pathway: Media Arts Prerequisite: Digital Photography
* A-G college approved for the CSU/UC systems “f” requirement
VIDEO PRODUCTION – 705042 Graduation Credit: Fine Art & Computer Technology Pathway: Media Arts Prerequisite: None, recommend Media Communications
* A-G college approved for the CSU/UC systems “f” requirement
ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION - 455589 Graduation Credit: Fine Art & Computer Technology Pathway: Media Arts Prerequisite: Video Production
GRAPHIC ART & ANIMATION - 704097 Graduation Credit: Fine Art & Computer Technology Pathway: Media Arts Prerequisite: None, recommend Media Communications
* A-G college approved for the CSU/UC systems “f” requirement
MEDIA COMMUNICATION - 651019 Graduation Credit: Computer Technology Pathway: Media Arts Prerequisite: None
COMPUTER JOURNALISM - 151576 Graduation Credit: Fine Art & Computer Technology Pathway: Media Arts Prerequisite: Media Communication or Teacher approval. Recommended: Good technology skill set, writing, photography or design experience In Journalism
Program Certifications
Basic Photography Certification (Precision Exams)
Commercial Photography Certification (Precision Exams)
Internship at local newspaper
Program Accomplishments
Photography Competition - 2018 Skills USA Region 4: 2nd place, 3rd place, 4th place
Photography Competition - 2017 Skills USA Region 4: 1st place, 3rd place, 4th place
Photography Competition - 2018 Skills USA CA State: 4th place