About the Adobe Digital Media (ADM) Academy

The Middle Creek High School Adobe Digital Media Academy (ADMA) is intended for students with a sincere interest in the fields of

• graphic design,
• animation,
• audio/video production and
• other aspects of digital media, like web design.

ADMA students engage in a course sequence for four years that exposes them to rigorous curriculum developed through the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

The ADMA allows students to learn in a collaborative manner while acquiring the problem solving and teamwork skills necessary for success in college and career readiness. ADMA students are cohorted in selected core classes that are designed to enhance and enrich the existing curriculum through integrated projects in a rich technology-based environment. 
The Adobe Digital Media Academy provides students access to:

• Integrated learning environments
• A wide variety of technology resources
• Certification tests in the following Adobe software programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animate, Premiere, and Dreamweaver
• Business and industry expertise through
• Presentations, demonstrations, and seminars
• Field trips
• Job shadowing
• Mentoring
• Internships

All academy students will have the opportunity to participate in a summer or semester internship between their junior and senior year. The program sequence, hands-on experiences, and business involvement provides an understanding of new and emerging career fields. Students completing the program, which includes the coursework and internship, will graduate from the academy.