Poland students get studio experience

POLAND — When Patrick Williams was in high school, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do as a career.

Now, the teacher – who moved to the high school this year after teaching at the middle school for 17 years – is trying to help his own students avoid a similar predicament by opening a whole new world of career possibilities to them.

This school year, the high school introduced new courses in digital media and multimedia production, both led by Williams. He plans to add advanced media production and broadcast courses next year.

The courses are aided by some new equipment. Students have access to broadcasting equipment, a production room, virtual studios, new iMac computers and a drone equipped with a 360-degree camera that students use to shoot aerial footage.

In Williams’ digital-media class, students learn the fundamentals of website design as well as skills such as image editing.

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