Years of experience
The Media Leadership Team at Mercer Island High School of Michael Ketchum (Media Technology) and Joe Bryant (Broadcast Radio) has over 45 years of combined experience in the industry! If a future in media is your thing, you won't find a better launching pad than MIHS!
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What we do
Curriculum Focus
The MIHS Media Technology course emphasize storytelling, an essential skill for careers in the arts, media, and entertainment. Regular analysis of media productions helps students become more creative producers - and more critical consumers - of media and entertainment.
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Project-based learning experiences help students master concepts and connect classroom learning to personal interests and career exploration supporting the development of skills including leadership, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, flexibility, and personal responsibility.
Read MoreVisual Literacy
Today's environment is highly visual and visuals created with new technologies are changing what it means to be literate. Students will develop visual literacy and focus on the complete video and audio production workflow, mastering and integrating creative digital tools and technology.
Read MoreRecognition & Awards
In our first submissions ever to the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Media Awards, our students were nominated in four categories: Best Newscast, Best Sports Report, Best Comedy Program, and Best Website! Not bad for only two months of class! We'll announce the winners in February!
Read More75
percent of Instagram users take action after viewing a video ad.
81
percent of businesses include video in their marketing strategy.
500
million people watch Facebook videos each and every day.
100
minutes or more of video is watched daily by every person.
FEATURED
All-In: A Marching Band Story
M. Ketchum, Documentary, 2019
College & Career Readiness
Spotlight, Mason Ward, 2022
Portrait, Stanley Ann Dunham
29 November 2022, Spotlight
Boys Tennis Senior Night 2022
October 2022, Spotlight
Quotes
The most honest form of filmmaking is to make a film for yourself.
I think it is very important that films make people look at what they've forgotten.
There are no rules in filmmaking. Only sins. And the cardinal sin is dullness.
News
The First Annual Ninety-Second Film Festival
M. KetchumThe First Annual Ninety-Second Film Festival is complete and all submissions now are in judging. Within the next two weeks, the winners will be announced here on MIHS.tv. When you get a chance, please watch their fine films and give them a shout out when you pass in the halls!
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Media Tech nominated for four awards
M. KetchumIt's official! All of the 2022-23 IBS Media Awards Nominations are now out and after just two short months, Media Tech was nominated for four awards! The Awards Ceremonies will be held at the annual conference this February 24-25, 2023 at the Sheraton Times Square, NY.
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More News is Definitely Coming Soon
M. KetchumIt's our first year. More news is definitely coming and this is where you'll come to find it. And we'll share it with you. Digitally. For your eyeballs. Visually stimulating news that you won't forget. Yes, you should believe us. We speak the truth. So, come back soon. For more news.
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