On digital media platforms, video content is king. In our Emerging Digital Media & Social Communications program, students learn about the creative and technical processes that drive video production for a host of platforms.

They also explore podcasting, deejaying and electronic music production while mastering the following software, concepts and skills:

• Ableton Live, Adobe® Audition and Premiere Pro, Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro
• Color theory, typography, layout, design process and their multimedia applications
• Set up and operate computer hardware, software and peripheral devices
• Set up and operate video, audio and lighting equipment for a variety of events
• Create and manage content for websites and/or social media channels

Instruction covers the history of social media and its evolving role as a communication tool, along with legal and ethical guidelines for content creation. Through a variety of audiovisual projects that mimic real-world assignments, students pick up essential technical skills as they learn how to effectively communicate and collaborate in a professional setting.

Students write scripts, prepare storyboards, develop production schedules and more as they step into the roles of above-the-line personnel like screenwriters, directors and producers. In addition, they take on the responsibilities of camera operators, lighting technicians, audio engineers and other below-the-line personnel who make up production crews.

Industry Credentials

Emerging Digital Media students can earn the following certifications and credentials in high school:

• Pennsylvania Skills Certificate via NOCTI®

College Credits

The following schools have articulation agreements with LCTI that allow Emerging Digital Media & Social Communications students to earn college credit for work they complete in high school:

• Lehigh Carbon Community College

Career Paths

with credentials:

• Camera Operator
• Production Assistant
• Synopsis Writer

with associate degree:

• Disc Jockey (Deejay)
• Video/Film Editor
• Videographer

with bachelor’s degree:

• Director
• Film/TV Editor
• Producer