Digital Media and Interactive Media Team Members recently hosted an animation workshop during the School District’s annual Arts Awareness Festival (AAF). Team members helped attendees gain an appreciation for the animation process by assisting them in creating storyboards, designing characters, recording sound effects, and directing stop motion animations. There was also a viewing area set up for attendees to watch animations that had been previously submitted to the Satellite Center Video and Animation Festival. Overall, the AAF and the animation workshop were successful and we look forward to seeing more people attend and participate next year.
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On January 28th, Digital Media and WebQuil Team Members traveled to the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) to attend the Disney Exhibit Dreams Come True: Art of the Classic Fairy Tales. The Team Members viewed original drawings and artwork from several Disney movies, such as Snow White and The Princess and the Frog. After going to NOMA the Team Members had the opportunity to see the transformation from sketches to animation by watching the new Disney movie The Princess and the Frog. Team members left this field experience exited and inspired with a deeper understanding of the animation process.
Dr. Stacey Simmons, Director of the Red Stick International Animation Festival, recently visited the Satellite Center to talk to the Digital Media, Advanced Television Broadcasting, and WebQuil work centers. Dr. Simmons talked to the classes about everything, from growing up in LaPlace to moving to Los Angeles to purse her dream of working in the entertainment industry. She shared her knowledge about animation, the entertainment business, and the overall work force. With her strong words and stories that she shared, she delivered powerful messages about never giving up, following your heart, and chasing your dreams.
Digital Media, WebQuil, and ATVB launched the Satellite Center Video and Animation Festival Project on January 19, 2010 at the Professional Learning Center (PLC); the site of this year’s fest. As they entered the building, team members were greeted by lights, cameras, and were able to take a walk down the red carpet. From there, they viewed samples of past submissions, were given an overview of the festival, and were given a tour of the new facility while enjoying some popcorn. The launch also included a moderated panel discussion composed of former team members who have participated in the festival.
WWLTV News recently did a follow-up story with Ashlee Stokes and her family marking the progress in her recovery since her accident. During the course of the news segment, the reporter and Ashlee’s parents discussed the formation of Ashlee’s Angels. Ashlee’s Angels will be a pick up service that provides rides to people that have had too much to drink. Featured in the segment was some of the marketing material that Digital Media Team Members designed for the organization. To view the entire segment, visit this link http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/Victim-of-drunk-driving-walks-again-82128822.html or visit her website http://www.ashleestokes.com/.
Last Friday, Digital Media finished the Ashlee’s Angels Project by presenting to their client. Ashlee Stokes, a teenager hit by a drunk driver, came up with the idea for a non-profit service that would pick up drunk drivers and bring them home, for free. Team Members created an identity package and various other branding items. After presenting, Ashlee and her family were very impressed by the dedication, skill, and professionalism that the Team Members displayed. In this unique opportunity, Team Members got a hands-on look at how pro-bono work can impact a family with a vision and help their community.
Working with Dow Chemical and Rouses’ Supermarket, the New Orleans Hornets hosted a “Save the Wetlands Night” November 17 at the Hive. WebQuil, HRT, and Digital Media Team Members attended the game and cheered the Hornets to a victory. A portion of the ticket sales went to the America’s WETLAND Foundation. The team members also received a “green” tote bag courtesy of the Hornets and their sponsors and showed support for wetland conservation by wearing their “A Wetlands Réveillon” shirt.
Elliot Adams, Director of Digital Media for the Louisiana Economic Development Department toured the Satellite Center and met with team members from the Technology and Communication Pathways. Mr. Adams explained his role in bringing media related companies to the state and talked about how fortunate team members were to have everything they have at the Satellite Center. He was excited to see team members learning not only technology related skills but also the soft skills that employers look for. The visit marks the beginning of a relationship that will hopefully bring more post-secondary and employment opportunities for team members.
In 2008, Northshore High Junior, Ashlee Stokes was involved in an automobile accident that left her severely injured. As a result of the accident, her family is working to form a non-profit organization that offers rides to people that have had too much to drink. Digital Media Team Members are collaborating with Ashlee’s family to design a brand for the organization-Ashlee’s Angels. Team Members are working to create an identity package along with other marketing collateral to help promote the organization. When they are finished, the Team Members will present their final designs to Miss Stokes and her family.
The first project of Digital Media has come to a close with each team member presenting to their assigned course. The team members learned new ways of presenting that brought them away from the cliché of Power Point presentations. The team members showed their clients the logo, letterhead with envelope, thank you card, desktop background, and business cards while discussing how these items will help promote their course. Digital Media team members were encouraged to practice presenting beforehand to help them feel comfortable talking to the audience. This experience will guide them in their future of presenting new projects.
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