EAST EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
DIGITAL MEDIA
Ms. E. White, Instructor
Course Syllabus
Welcome and it is a pleasure to have you explore with me the study of digital and
interactive media applications, concepts and software in the course of Digital Media.
Purpose
The knowledge and skills acquired and practiced will enable students to successfully
perform and interact in a technology-driven society. Students enhance reading,
writing, computing, communication, and critical thinking and apply them to the
information technology environment.
DIGITAL MEDIA Course Description
Through the study of digital and interactive media and its application in information
technology, students will analyze and assess current and emerging technologies, while
designing and creating multimedia projects including the school yearbook and also
address customer needs and resolve problems. Students implement personal and
interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment.
Supplies Required
 Color Coded Folders (Portfolio)
 1 Flash Drive (store documents)
 Black or Blue Pen
 Binder for note paper
 Portfolio Binder
Grading
All objectives and tasks are weighted as follows:
Exams / Deadlines
30%
Application Labs - Class Work
20%
Projects/Portfolio of Folders
20%
Home learning (Events After School)
20%
Presentation/Participation
10%
Total
100%
Active Participation
The 10 percent of the grade dealing with Active Participation means that the student
actively participates in the communication of the class.
Feedback
 Comments on graded work
 Grades will be received within a week from when an assignment is submitted.
 Calls will be made to parents as needed if work is continuously submitted late or
not completed.
Communication and Contact Information
Student and Parent(s)/Guardian(s), please feel free to contact me at anytime. I am
excited and looking forward to our journey together through the Digital Media course.
Have a PRODUCTIVE year!
Contact Information
Ms. E. White
Email
Work – East Early College High School
ewhite3@houstonisd.org
(713) 847-4809