Inspired by a myth about the sun and the moon, as well as a commercial that features a certain Ozzy Osbourne song, the students at MS 246 created this AWESOME animation. We spent a day cutting out shapes for our scenes, which turned into a nice day at the park (except for some brief inclement weather). The next day we animated the scene by using frame by frame animation. At the end of the day, some really adorable monsters showed up and ate everything in the scene.
Shot Composition Scavenger Hunt
In order to better understand the visual language of cinema, the Video Club at MS 246 learned about the different types of shots there are in video, such as high angle, pan, and extreme close up. We also discussed the different emotional and psychological effects these shots have on the viewer. Then the students took to the neighborhood streets and the school’s hallways in a scavenger hunt for the different types of shots. It was fun to be in front of the camera as well as behind the camera. Here is a compilation of some of their findings, many of them beautifully composed and lit.
What’s in a name?
This week in Video Club we created our own alphabet with “found letters,” which we then turned into our names. We also found out the origins of our names, for example, “Denisia” comes from the Latin Dionysos or Dionysus, referring to the Greek god. In Art Club, we also played around with our names, but this time on T-Shirts. Thanks Miss Arin and Miss O!
Knowledge is Power! Choosing a High School 2011
Last night, the BCCP hosted a special event for parents and students from Walt Whitman MS 246, aptly named “Knowledge is Power – Choosing a High School 2011.” Ms. Terry, Walt Whitman alumna and Brooklyn College Undergraduate Admissions Director, gave a warm and welcoming opening address. Denise Paige, BCCP College Access Director, provided a great workshop which helped parents to navigate the often confusing and sometimes tricky NYC High School application process. In what was barely the third week of school, myself, Ms. Richardson and Ms. Vixamar (Parent Coordinator) from MS 246 promoted the workshop, helped to get everyone to BCAL (Brooklyn College Art Lab) and pulled the event together. This is the first of many workshops for Walt Whitman parents, stay tuned for more!
