UNLOCKING CREATIVITY: CURRICULUM LEADER’S GUIDE TO MEDIA ARTS IN EDUCATION
Join Jeremy Holien, Perpich Center’s Visual & Media Arts Education Specialist, for an engaging, online training designed for curriculum leaders and administrators seeking to deepen their understanding of media arts in K-12 educational settings.
This session will provide participants with foundational insight into the significance and potential of media arts as a powerful tool for enhancing classroom learning. Unlock the potential of media arts in your school’s curriculum and empower your educators and students with creativity, innovation, and critical skills that prepare them for the future.
DATES AND TIMES (one session offered twice):
- Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.)
- Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.)
MORE DETAILS:
- This training is intended for K-12 curriculum leaders, administrators, and educators interested in expanding their knowledge of media arts and its applications in educational settings.
- The session will include a combination of presentation with video examples/digital tools, interactive discussions, and Q&A segments to ensure an engaging and collaborative learning experience.
- This session is offered twice. Please choose to attend the date/time that works best for you. It will not be recorded for later viewing.
- A Zoom link will be sent to everyone registered for this session a day prior to the event.
SESSION LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
What is Media Arts?
- Define what media arts encompasses and its role in contemporary education.
- Explore the creative and critical thinking skills fostered through media arts.
What is the potential for classroom learning?
- Discuss how media arts can enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Identify opportunities for integrating media arts across various subjects.
Who can teach Media Arts?
- Clarify the skill sets (and license) required for educators to effectively deliver media arts content.
- Highlight the importance of collaboration between various teaching disciplines.
What is included in a Media Arts curriculum?
- Examine what a media arts curriculum looks like, including key components and frameworks.
- Provide insights into existing media arts programs and resources.
Do you have any tangible examples?
- Showcase real-world examples of media arts projects and instructional strategies that have successfully been implemented.
- Share student work and successful case studies that illustrate best practices.
What curriculum and assessment supports are available?
- Discuss available resources, tools, and assessment strategies to support the implementation of media arts.
- Provide guidelines for assessing student learning and progress in media arts.
