The Digital Arts Technology Academy (DATA) focuses on developing student creativity through their Digital Imaging Program. Over the past 10+ years, DATA has built partnerships within the community and established relationships with career professionals to provide authentic experiences for students. Their program teaches important skills, exposes students to various careers through tours and mentoring, and helps students articulate their passions and career goals. DATA boasts a 100% graduation rate, strong attendance and participation in internships to prepare students for their futures.

1. D i g i t a l A r t s Te c h n o l o g y A c a d e m y ’s
Digital Imaging Program
Focusing Student Creativity

2. The Basics
(DATA) Began 10+ years ago
California Partnership Lighthouse Academy
We have students for 4 years
Articulate w/feeder schools & teachers
(Di) Skill Building > ‘Challenges’

3. What we do
Who are you?
Why are you here?
Where do you want to go?
Students ‘focus’ their creativity
Too many kids have no idea as to what careers are actually out there!

4. Community
Partnerships
These ranging from the PS Art Museum, Apple Education, local media arts, festivals, El Paseo
Fashion Week, and now even local solar power!
Key Component: Establishes significant relationships with career professionals

5. Local
Global
Collaborations
The Rio Vista Collaborations to The Student Creative.
Key Component: Authentic Audience and digital publishing available to the WORLD

6. Studio
Location
College
Museum
Tours
Many of our students never go past the wind mills.
Key Component: Establishes insight into college and careers.

7. SkillsUSA
Skills
Leadership
Student Mentoring
Further interaction w/professionals
Key Components: Professional behaviors, build resumes for college and scholarships,
reteach their passions w/middle schoolers!

8. Celebrate
Online
In ‘Print’
51 Stores (World Wide)
Share creativity with our local and global community
Key Component: This is the Authentic Audience!

9. Photography
Animation
Graphics
Illustration
Game Design
Fine Art
Film
Education
Medicine
Business . . .
Design, Arts and Media can be applied to all disciplines!
Key Component: Alumni now return to share their success as professionals!

10. Data on DATA
100 % Grad Rate
95% CAHSEE Rate
Solid Attendance
100% ‘Internships’
100% Career Skills
Special Graduation
Too many kids have no idea as to what careers are actually out there!
Key Component: Its WHY THEY COME TO SCHOOL