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Vicki Eastman

High School CTE Instructor

Maize High School

About the Author

Vicki Eastman is a fifth-year teacher who rescued herself from corporate marketing in 2021. She hit the job jackpot as the web and digital media instructor at Maize Career Academy (Kansas). Eastman has a BA in Communication (Integrated Marketing Communications) from Wichita State University, a MS in Education from Fort Hays State University and was a 2023 Kansas Horizon Award nominee.

After 16 years in industry, she hopes to help support students and teachers working in the ever-changing marketing and digital media space.

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Digital Media

Complete Course Materials

High School

Middle School

Media & Technology

Description

This course introduces students to the world of digital media, focusing on photography, video production, graphic design, and the principles of storytelling. Students will explore the creative and technical aspects of media creation, including topics like typography, color theory, metadata, file organization and career exploration. Using tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva, students will bring their ideas to life through hands-on projects and real-world applications. Aligned with Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) standards, this course challenges students to think critically, work collaboratively, and develop their creativity. By the end of the course, students will complete a professional-quality portfolio showcasing their growth and skills.

Course Length: 1 Semester

Last Updated: 04/14/2026

KSDE Course No. - 30104 Digital Media Technology

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Course Materials & Resources

RES Favorite Lesson Planning Site

Last Updated: 10/24/2023

RES Media, Society, Culture and You

Last Updated: 1/28/2025

REF Project Reflection.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

RES Self-Assessment Template

Last Updated: 12/24/2024

REF Self Evaluation Rubric Template (1).xlsx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

RES SlideShare Website

Last Updated: 10/24/2023

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U1: Evolution of Media

U1 LP Evolution of Media

Last Updated: 2/27/2025 | View in Browser

Media History Timeline

Last Updated: 1/28/2025

U1 REF Digital Text Evolution of Media

Last Updated: 1/15/2025

U1 PRES Evolution of Media

Last Updated: 1/28/2025

Youtube: Evolution of Traditional to New Media

Last Updated: 10/23/2023

U1 RUB Evolution of Media Rubric .docx

Last Updated: 10/23/2023 | View in Browser

U1 HO Evolution of Media Project.pdf

Last Updated: 10/13/2023 | View in Browser

U1 Test.docx

Last Updated: 10/13/2023 | View in Browser

U1 Test KEY.docx

Last Updated: 10/13/2023 | View in Browser

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U2: Visual Storytelling

U2 PRES Visual Storytelling & Graphic Design.pptx

Last Updated: 9/5/2025 | View in Browser

U2L1_LP What is Visual Storytelling

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U2L2_LP Elements of a Story.docx

Last Updated: 3/4/2025 | View in Browser

U2L3_LP Typography

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U2L4_LP Color Theory & Psych

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U2L5_LP Visual Heirarchy

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U2 REF.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U2 WKST.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U2 HO.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U2 RUB.docx

Last Updated: 2/7/2025 | View in Browser

U2 QUIZ.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U2 Quiz KEY.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

TEST U2.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U2 TEST KEY.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

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U3: Podcasting

U3 LP Podcasting

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U3_PRES_Podcasting.pptx

Last Updated: 4/14/2026 | View in Browser

U3L2_WKST_PodcastListeningAssignment.pdf

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U3_HO_PodcastingPacket.pdf

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U3L2 WKST Podcasting Video Basics.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U3L2 HO Podcast Script Outline Example.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U3L4 HO Podcast Editing Tips.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U3 RUB Podcast Project Rubric.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

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U4: Photography

U4_PRES_Photography.pptx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U4L1 LP Photography & Camera Basics.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U4L2 LP Composition & Lighting.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U4L3 LP Photoshop & Unit Project.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U4 HO_ Cheat Sheet_ Metadata, File Organization, and Web Optimization.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U4 PROJ Photo Essay.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U4 RUB Photo Essay.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U4 RUB Awkward Family Photos.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U4 PROJ Awkward Family Photos.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

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U5: Video Production

U5_LP_Video Production.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U5_PRES_Videos_Infomercials.pptx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U5 WKST Pre-Production Meeting Sheet & Video Shoot Schedule.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U5 HO Features and Benefits Matching Printable Cards.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U5 HO_ Best Practices for Video Editing.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U5 HO Tips & Tricks.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U5 HO Royalty Free Music and Sound Effects.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U5 PROJ_ Infomercials.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U5 RUB_ Video Rubric_.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U5 REF_ Infomercials Project_ GC Instructions.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

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U6: Children's Book

U6_LP_ChildrensBook.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U6_PRES_ChildrensBook.pptx

Last Updated: 1/28/2025 | View in Browser

U6 WKST_ Children_s Book Listening and Analysis Assignment.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U6 HO_ Common Themes in Children_s Literature.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U6 PROJ Instructions for Writing Children’s Book.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U6 RUB Children’s Book.docx

Last Updated: 1/28/2025 | View in Browser

U6 WKST_ Story Outline & Storyboarding Worksheets.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U6 HO Step-by-Step Guide Adobe Generative AI.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U6 WKST Peer Editing R2.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U6 WKST Peer Editing R1.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U6 REF Children’s Book GC Example.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U6 REF Children’s Book Library Analysis GC Example.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

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U7: Intellectual Property & Ethics

U7_PRES_IntellectualProperty.pptx

Last Updated: 1/28/2025 | View in Browser

U7_PRES_IP_ShowdownGame.pptx

Last Updated: 1/28/2025 | View in Browser

U7_LP_IntellectualPropertyEthics.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U7 KEY Project Grading.docx

Last Updated: 1/28/2025 | View in Browser

U7 HO Fair Use Scenarios.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U7 HO Fair Use Debate & Decision-Making.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U7 KEY_ Fair Use Scenario.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U7 REF Edmond de Belamy Discussion Questions.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U7 PROJ_ Comparing _We Didn’t Start the Fire_.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U7 RUB_ Comparing _We Didn’t Start the Fire_.docx

Last Updated: 1/28/2025 | View in Browser

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U8: Careers In Digital Media

U8_PRES_CareersInDigitalMedia.pptx

Last Updated: 1/28/2025 | View in Browser

U8_LP_CareersInDigitalMedia.docx

Last Updated: 3/3/2025 | View in Browser

U8_PROJ_DigitalPortfolio.docx

Last Updated: 12/24/2024 | View in Browser

U8 RUB Digital Portfolio.docx

Last Updated: 1/28/2025 | View in Browser

Vicki Eastman

High School CTE Instructor

Maize High School

About the Author

After 16 years in industry, she hopes to help support students and teachers working in the ever-changing marketing and digital media space.

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