Welcome to the Media Arts & Technology Academy!

Welcome to the Media Arts & Technology Academy!

Overview

Prepare for college while fulfilling University of California A-G Requirements within an arts and technology based curriculum.
Explore artistic and technology talents and prepare for a career in Design, Visual, Media Arts & Technology
Evaluate media messages and learn how to use digital devices

Venice Teacher Highlight!

English Teacher Ruth Greene is interviewed by Los Angeles Daily News on how she incorporates critical media literacy into her class. Article "Why students in Venice are researching Barbie to distinguish fact from opinion Educators teach kids in California to apply critical thinking to news, social media, pop culture" is linked here!

Venice High School English Teacher Ruth Greene points to a media literacy poster in her classroom during her second period class on Jan. 24, 2024. (Photo by Delilah Brumer: Los Angeles Daily News)

Our students showcase their films on the Warner Bros. Studio Lot

Focus: Media Literacy

Evaluation & Creation of Media Messages
Use of Digital Devices

The goal of the Media, Arts & Technology Academy is media and computer literacy for 21st century learners within an A-G academic and media arts or technology based course of study to prepare for college and/or a career in design, visual, media arts, and technology.

OUR PARTNERSHIPS

Santa Monica College LA Hi-Tech Program
Warner Brothers First Cut
Ghetto Film School
Young Storytellers
UCLA's Visual and Performing Arts Program
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Museum of Contemporary Art
Los Angeles Repertory Theater
Thespian Society
Santa Monica College (SMC)
West Los Angeles College (WLAC)
Santa Monica College Articulation Agreement
Bixel Exchange
Mitu