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Media Arts

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Media Arts Essentials from Davis

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.

1 March 2026Advertisement
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Advocacy: The Art of Selling

High-school students sell their work at art markets, gaining experience in branding, marketing, financial responsibility, and more.

1 March 2026Advocacy
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Deconstructed Digital Portraits

High-school students transform traditional portraits into imaginative compositions inspired by surrealism and contemporary art.

1 March 2026High School
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Editor's Letter: Media Arts

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

2 January 2026Media Arts
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Contemporary Art in Context: Momo Pixel

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

1 January 2026Contemporary Art
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Animating the Seasons

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

1 January 2026Elementary
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Animated eMotional Robots

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

1 January 2026Early Childhood
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Hidden Stories: Adventures in Photography

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

1 January 2026Middle School
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Painting with Pixels

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

1 January 2026Elementary
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Portraits in Three Dimensions

Middle-school students use 3D-scanning technology and modeling software to capture and print lifelike portraits.

1 June 2025Middle School
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Woven Optical Illusions

Middle-school students take ownership over their learning while gaining familiarity with digital tools and creating a woven optical illusion.

1 June 2025Middle School
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Redesigning Chess

Elementary students design a unique chess piece using 3D modeling software and 3D printing.

1 June 2025Elementary