Middle School Digital Design Program (6-8)
Miami Community Charter School’s Middle School Digital Design Program introduces students to digital technology, business applications, visual communication, and marketing design.
Through hands-on activities, students learn to use technology creatively and responsibly while developing practical skills for school, future careers, and the high school Digital Design Program.
Grade Levels: 6–8
Career Area: Business Management, Digital Media, and Technology
Certification Opportunity: Adobe Certified Professional in Marketing Design
What Students Learn
Students participating in the program may develop skills in:
Digital literacy and responsible technology use
Computer applications and file management
Business communication
Graphic design and visual communication
Digital content creation
Marketing and promotional design
Image creation and editing
Project planning and organization
Creativity and problem-solving
Collaboration and presentation skills
Career exploration and workplace readiness
Hands-On Learning
Students may have opportunities to:
- Create original digital graphics
- Design flyers, posters, and advertisements
- Develop marketing and promotional materials
- Edit and enhance photographs
- Produce presentations and multimedia content
- Plan projects for particular audiences
- Present and explain their creative decisions
- Receive feedback and improve their work
- Develop a collection of digital projects
These experiences allow students to apply their knowledge while strengthening creativity, organization, communication, and attention to detail.
Grade 6: Digital Discoveries
Digital Discoveries
FLDOE Course Number: 0200021
Year 1
Digital Discoveries introduces students to technology, computing, and digital creativity.
Through age-appropriate activities and projects, students explore how digital tools can be used to organize information, solve problems, communicate ideas, and create original content. The course establishes a foundation for the more advanced computer-application and digital-design courses offered in Grades 7 and 8.
Students may learn about:
- Computer systems and digital tools
- File organization and management
- Internet safety and digital citizenship
- Online research and communication
- Creative problem-solving
- Introductory design and multimedia
- Technology-related careers
This introductory course does not lead directly to an industry certification.
Grade 7:
Computer Applications in Business
Computer Applications in Business 1
FLDOE Course Number: 8200520
Year 2 – First Semester
Students begin developing practical computer and business-technology skills. They learn how technology is used to create, organize, and communicate information in academic and professional environments.
The course may include digital productivity, business communication, visual design, organization, internet safety, workplace skills, and career exploration.
Students also begin working with Adobe Express to create attractive and effective digital content.
Computer Applications in Business 2
FLDOE Course Number: 8200210
Year 2 – Second Semester
Students build upon the skills introduced during the first semester and apply technology to more advanced business and creative projects.
Using Adobe Express, students may create:
- Flyers and posters
- Presentations
- Social media graphics
- Promotional materials
- Digital announcements
- Simple videos and webpages
- Content designed for specific audiences
Students learn to combine images, color, typography, layout, and written information to communicate a clear message.
Certification preparation: Adobe Express exam
Grade 8: Advanced Computer Applications and Design
Computer Applications in Business 3
FLDOE Course Number: 8200211
Year 3 – First Semester
Students advance from template-based digital content into professional image creation and editing with Adobe Photoshop.
They may learn how to:
- Create and edit digital images
- Select and modify parts of an image
- Work with layers
- Adjust color, lighting, and image quality
- Add and format text
- Combine photographs and graphic elements
- Prepare images for digital and print use
- Follow responsible copyright practices
Computer Applications in Business 4
FLDOE Course Number: 8200212
Year 3 – Second Semester
Students apply their accumulated technology and design skills to more advanced projects.
They may create marketing materials, advertisements, presentations, digital campaigns, and other visual products for specific audiences. Students also strengthen project planning, communication, workplace, and portfolio-development skills.
Certification preparation: Adobe Photoshop exam
Benefits for Students
Participation in the Middle School Digital Design Program helps students:
- Build essential digital-literacy skills
- Use technology creatively and responsibly
- Gain experience with Adobe applications
- Prepare for an industry-recognized certification
- Strengthen communication and problem-solving skills
- Develop confidence using professional digital tools
- Explore careers in business, marketing, design, and technology
- Prepare for the MCCS high-school Digital Design Program
Career Connections
The skills developed through this program introduce students to careers such as:
- Graphic designer
- Digital-content creator
- Marketing specialist
- Social media designer
- Photographer or photo editor
- Web designer
- Advertising designer
- Multimedia specialist
- Business professional
- Technology entrepreneur
Building a Foundation for the Future
The Middle School Digital Design Program helps students progress from exploring technology to creating professional-quality digital content.
By combining business applications, creativity, marketing, and visual communication, students build a strong foundation for high school, industry certification, college, and future careers.