Looking Ahead

I would love for you to attend some great FREE summer photography/art/ecology classes offered through amazing organizations this summer! Let me know if you want me to register you!

International Center for Photography at the Point
Hunts Point, South Bronx
Classes are on M and W from 2-5
From July 7-August 13

Bronx River Art Center
Close by...

This organization is GREAT because it combines the mission of Bronx Green, the community service projects you did through Mrs. DelaVaughn's Advisory with the Bronx River Alliance, mediums of art you were exposed to through World Savvy (podcasts, short films, graffiti art..)and of course PHOTOGRAPHY...

FREE Classes for Teens through
Young Adults (Ages 13-21):

New "Legal!" Graffiti Painting
Are you constantly working on a tag or graffiti style in your sketchbook? Consider taking this Experimental Graffiti class! Explore the history of Graffiti Art in the Bronx by touring famous sites. Learn new and different techniques to project your unique vision without vandalizing private property.
Instructor: Courtney Burstion
Wednesday: 2pm-4pm

New Mixed Media Collage and Outdoor Sculptural Installation
This class will explore ecological, environmental and social issues through public art works produced directly in the neighborhood surrounding The Bronx River Art Center. Through these installations, students will cultivate creative expressions of their concerns, beliefs and personal histories within the context of the urban environment.
Instructor: Abigail DeVille
Thursdays: 2pm-4pm
Fridays: 2pm-4pm

ECO-MEDIA SUMMER INSTITUTE
Teens through Young Adults (Ages 13-21):

In partnership with Rocking the Boat - a youth boat- building and on-water education organization, students will help create downloadable videos and podcasts, creating a virtual tour of the Bronx River.

Interested students are required to sign up for a minimum of two classes. Work produced in all three of these classes will be integrated into one digital media product that will be uploaded to our digital media kiosk and displayed in public spaces throughout the Bronx.

Prerequisite: Basic Computer skills and some digital media experience.

EcoFilm
Write, use video cameras and edit footage with the same camera software used by top filmmakers (i.e., Final Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro). This class will include shooting, editing techniques and sound recording. Students will produce several short videos that investigate the important restoration work being done along our own Bronx River.
Instructor: Kevin Zacaria
Tuesday: 2pm-4pm

NewEcoPod
Learn how to create downloadable podcasts for Bronx River walking and paddling tours. Using Podcast Producer, capture sound recordings of tour guides, historians and our natural environment.
Instructor: Hector Canonge
Thursday: 2pm-4pm

EcoDigital Photography
Learn the basic techniques of digital photography. Explore the natural habitat surrounding the Bronx River and photograph animal and plant species. Learn how to use Photoshop, printing strategies and other presentation formats.
Instructor: Marisol Diaz
Friday: 2pm-4pm

I went to a workshop through En Foco taught by Marisol Diaz (Eco- Digital Photography) and I know you would learn a lot in her class! :)

Best Wishes for the summer!