Digital Content Creator Pathways

Video, design, photography, and production skills—built one project at a time, at the participant’s pace.

Video Design Photography Studio Skills
Best for: Participants who are interested in content creation and storytelling through media.

Purpose

Digital Content Creator Pathways helps young adults build confidence and real-world skills in digital media, design, and technology. The focus is not on “one-size-fits-all job training,” but on discovering each person’s interests and translating them into meaningful, practical skills.

Core Areas of Learning

Video & Content Creation

  • Recording, importing, and editing video
  • Creating Clips, Using Templates, and simple effects
  • Exporting and safely sharing finished videos

Digital Art & Design

  • Creating graphics in Canva or similar tools
  • Stickers, simple posters, social media images
  • Basic visual branding concepts (color, layout, readability)

Photography & Media Basics

  • Using a smartphone or DSLR camera
  • Photo Assistant Basics, lighting, and simple editing
  • Building a “portfolio” of images for a show

Studio & Production Skills

  • Basics of microphones, lighting, and camera setup
  • Being on camera vs. behind the camera
  • Working as part of a creative “crew”

Outcomes & Skills

  • Increased comfort with technology and media tools
  • Improved communication and planning (following steps, finishing projects)
  • A small digital portfolio that can be shared with families, coordinators, or potential employers
  • Experience working toward deadlines and goals