National Media Arts Educator Advisory

National Media Arts Educator Advisory

Role Description, Commitments & Application

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Purpose

The National Media Arts Educator Advisory brings practicing media arts educators into NAMAE's decision-making. Advisory members keep NAMAE grounded in classroom reality, so that our work, initiatives, services and offerings reflect what teachers and students actually need.

Members advise NAMAE leadership on priorities such as the 2027 National Arts Standards revision, state policy and legislation, professional learning (including the NI27 webinar series), membership value, and the growth of state chapters. The Advisory is advisory only; it does not hold governance authority, which remains with the NAMAE Board. Eventually, with networking and consolidation of the teaching force, NAMAE intends to become a full membership organization.

Term of Service

•    Minimum term: one year.

•    Maximum term: three consecutive years.

•    Renewal: after the first year, members may renew annually by mutual agreement, up to the three-year maximum.

•    Stepping down: members who need to step down early are asked to give NAMAE notice, so the seat can be filled.

•    Volunteer role: Advisory service is unpaid.

Commitments

The expected total is roughly 6 - 8 hours per year.

• Quarterly meetings - Attend four virtual meetings per year (about 60 minutes each). If you must miss one, send input ahead of time. Recorded and notated.

• NI27 webinar - Attend at least one 1.5 hour webinar in the NAMAE Inquiry 2027 (NI27) series. Serving as a panelist may be offered but is not required.

• Occasional consultation - Be available for an occasional email or short conversation on a pertinent item, such as reviewing a draft, answering a field question, or offering perspective on a decision. Please reply within 10 days.

• Field perspective - Bring the viewpoint of your classroom, school, district, and state, and share relevant developments in your region.

• Professional conduct - Treat draft materials and internal discussions as confidential until NAMAE releases them, and disclose any conflict of interest.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek a group that reflects the full range of media arts education: different states and regions, grade levels, school settings, media specializations, and demographics. None of the following is strictly required; together they describe a strong candidate.

Desirable background

•    Current or recent experience teaching media arts in K–12, or supporting media arts teachers as a teacher educator, coach, or district or state arts leader.

•    Several years of classroom or program experience.

•    Familiarity with the National Arts Standards for Media Arts and/or your state's standards.

•    Experience building or leading a media arts program, course, or pathway (including CTE pathways).

•    Leadership or service in professional organizations, curriculum writing, standards work, or advocacy.

Awareness of the discipline's breadth

Media arts is a broad, fast-moving field. Advisory members should be fluent in at least one area and aware of the field as a whole, including:

•    Imaging and photography; graphic and digital design

•    Animation; film, video, and cinematic arts

•    Sound, music, and audio production

•    Interactive media, game design, and web or app design

•    Virtual, augmented, and mixed reality; creative coding; AI and emerging media

•    Media literacy, critique, and intermedia or installation work

Commitment

•    A genuine interest in strengthening and expanding access to media arts education for all students.

•    Willingness to meet the commitments above for at least one full year.

•    A collaborative, open and constructive approach to differing viewpoints.

Recognition

•    Public recognition as a Founding Member of the National Media Arts Educator Advisory on NAMAE's website and in program materials (with your permission).

•    Possible Founding Lifetime Membership: Advisory members who complete their service commitment may be considered for inclusion in NAMAE's Founding Lifetime Membership (if it is developed), recognizing their role in building the organization. Eligibility and terms are set by NAMAE leadership.

•    A direct voice in national standards, policy, and program decisions, and connection with peers across the country.