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.

High-school Digital Design and Illustration students collaborate with Fashion Design students to develop original custom garments.

High-school students arrange and draw a still-life composition that communicates a self-portrait through symbolism.

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.

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

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.

Young students apply self- and social-awareness concepts by identifying, depicting, and responding to the emotions they see on their classmates’ faces.

High-school students practice patient observation, hand-eye coordination, empathy, and shared learning through blind contour drawing.