STEAM Not STEM

The debate rages whether STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) should include the letter “A” which traditionally represents the fine arts. It is critical to recognize that young students often begin with drawing and painting but they quickly adapt to the newest electronic devices displaying graphic arts. Digital graphics, music production, video creation for platforms like Tik Tok, Instagram, YouTube and others have become their mainstay activities.

These skills and interests are used for careers in all industries and we need to prepare them for careers deploying all these skills in Digital Filmmaking, Entertainment, Digital Media, Social Media and all the new AI related activities and occupations.

Therefore Digital Media is the area of strong interest and desire for participation for the kids. Undoubtedly we should be promoting STEAM to address their interests.