Media Arts
The Media Arts program at Trinity equips students with the tools to communicate creatively through modern digital platforms. From broadcasting and video production to graphic design and digital storytelling, students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and equipment.
The program encourages both technical skill and creative vision, allowing students to explore visual communication in a digital world. Projects are designed to foster collaboration, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of how media can be used to inform, inspire, and glorify God.
Upper School Visual Arts Options
| Sports Broadcasting |
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| Students learn to produce live sports coverage and studio shows, working both on-camera and behind the scenes. Roles include announcer, analyst, and reporter, with training in writing, filming, and editing. |
| Broadcasting and Digital Video |
| Covers the full production process—planning, writing, filming, editing, and appearing on camera. Students create school broadcasts and assist with filming and editing special events. |
| Survey of American Film |
| Explores American film history, genres, and storytelling techniques. Students analyze how movies reflect and shape American culture through screenings of classic and contemporary films. |
| Honors Yearbook Publishing |
| Students design and produce the school yearbook, gaining experience in photography, writing, layout design, and advertising. Leadership, collaboration, and meeting deadlines are key components. Some after-school time is required. |
Middle School Visual Arts Options
| Music Production and Technology |
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| Students explore music creation, video production, live audio mixing, and basic studio equipment. The course includes hands-on experience with MIDI keyboards, music software, and audio/video editing while introducing music theory and copyright basics. |
| Digital Media |
| Covers video editing, sound design, and podcasting. Students learn the technical and creative skills needed to produce digital content and complete projects across multiple formats. |
| Animation |
| Students explore computer animation through apps like Moho, Keynote, and iMovie, along with hands-on projects like flipbooks. Graphic design and digital video are also introduced. |
| Visual Media |
| Focuses on graphic design, 3D design, and digital video using tools like Illustrator, TinkerCAD, and iMovie. Students gain experience with visual storytelling and an introduction to podcast production. |
Meet Frank Parquette – Trinity’s Technology TeacherBefore stepping into the classroom, Frank served as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army. After being injured, he returned to school with a new mission: to teach. He began his career teaching history, but quickly discovered a passion for integrating computers into his lessons to better prepare students for college and beyond. That spark ignited a lifelong love for technology. For over 25 years, Frank has been at Trinity guiding students through the world of robotics, graphic design, production, and more. His journey from the skies to the classroom continues to inspire! |
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Myla Kelley – Director of Film StudiesFor more than thirty years, Myla Kelley has brought vision, creativity, and heart to Trinity’s film program. What started as a small elective in film appreciation has grown into one of the most exciting and collaborative opportunities on campus. Each year, students from all areas of school life come together to write, film, and edit their own productions—learning how to tell meaningful stories while developing teamwork and technical skills. Myla’s love for storytelling began long before she joined Trinity in 1991. As a child, she was known for creating home movies and short skits with friends, a passion that eventually led her to earn degrees in Secondary English, Speech, and Elementary Education. With the encouragement of school leadership and support from dedicated parents and colleagues, she launched Trinity’s first film course—laying the foundation for a vibrant program that continues to grow and inspire. Under her leadership, Trinity’s film studies program has become a place where students discover their creative voice, build confidence behind and in front of the camera, and develop a lifelong appreciation for the art of film. Hundreds of students have been impacted by this program, and the results can be seen in the creativity, collaboration, and joy that fill Trinity’s campus year after year. |
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