Dr. Jane B. Montero defines media arts, shares how it fosters twenty-first century skills, and imagines where it could take us next.

Frank Juárez, SchoolArts editor-in-chief, reflects on digital literacy and invites teachers to explore media arts in their classrooms.

A visual arts educator shares how to support students by integrating technology alongside traditional hands-on methods.

Multidisciplinary artist and game designer Momo Pixel uses vibrant color and storytelling to celebrate the shared experiences of Black women.

High-school students brainstorm, sketch, and design custom drink labels, taking ideas from concept to virtual and printed mockups.

Middle-school art and STEM students collaborate in defined roles to create public service announcement animations.

An arts educator and SEL coach invites teachers to reflect on AI and build a shared understanding of the technology with their students.

Elementary students use Adobe Express’s AI tools to create narrated, animated stories expressing their unique perspectives on winter.

Young students develop skills in digital media and emotional awareness as they create stop-motion animations.

Middle-school students practice “the art of seeing,” exploring various locations for photographic potential and turning their images into digital art.

Elementary students explore space, emotion, and identity while building digital fluency in this flexible digital landscape lesson.

The new Media Arts Essentials program bundles Davis’s media arts resources with resources on how to facilitate successful implementation. Get sixteen hours of professional development with a wealth of lessons and support for educators across grades K–12.