Study: When Participants Do the Capturing: The Role of Media in
May 28, 2008
In this study, Scott Carter of Berkeley and Jennifer Mankoff of Carnegie Mellon Univeristy investigate how the choice of media for capture and access affects the diary study method. The diary study is a method of understanding participant behavior and intent in situ that minimizes the effects of observers on participants.usually occurs in one of two ways: participants answer prede?ned questions about events (feedback studies) or participants capture media that are then used as prompts for discussion in interviews (elicitation studies). Read more
Venice Arts seeks Volunteer Artists Mentors
May 28, 2008
Venice Arts is currently searching for engaging and enthusiastic filmmakers and video artists to mentor students and teach them the basic elements digital filmmaking. With small class sizes and low mentor-student ratios, our classes are the perfect opportunity for artists to make a meaningful impact on a young person’s life.
Venice Arts: In Neighborhoods is an innovative arts center that brings talented artists together with low-income young people to nurture their creativity, imagination and talent. Through our unique mentor-driven model, Venice Arts is a great opportunity for artists to connect and share their knowledge and gifts with youth of all ages.
Core Duties / Responsibilities:
• In conjunction with the Lead Mentor and other volunteer artists, lead and facilitate student discussion and critical analysis of their work.
• Teach the basics of digital filmmaking, including writing, planning, shooting, and editing.
• Prepare student work for end-of-session exhibit
Requirements:
• Commit to participating in the entire eight-week session, including orientation.
• Candidate must be proficient in all stages of video production.
• Ability to implement media literacy into classroom discussion and exercises
• Familiar with basic elements of design (typography, layout, etc.)
• General understanding of the Mac OS X.
• Working knowledge of DV Cameras, sound design; documentary techniques and storyboarding is a plus.
• Most importantly, you must possess a passion for mentoring youth!
Classes run one (1) day a week for 8 weeks The kids of Venice need your creative and personal input! Come and connect with a great program!
For more information about our program and volunteer application, please visit www.venice-arts.org or email info@venice-arts.org
Paper: Democracy, Multimedia Literacy and Classroom Practice
May 28, 2008
IPE Admin: To continue to facilitate the discussion of media and it’s ability to empower, we are postings a great paper from the folks at Media Education, whose motto is to “help you to bring media education into your classroom.” Check out more items/papers/discussion points by CLICKING HERE to visit their site.
Democracy, Multimedia Literacy and Classroom Practice
Video: What is media education?
May 28, 2008
A 4 minute video from media educators across Europe. What is media education Read more
Christmas through the Eyes of a Street Child
May 28, 2008
As part of our Christmas 2005 campaign, Casa Alianza Guatemala gave out 120 disposable cameras and asked the children to capture the spirit of Christmas through their eyes. The result was a wide range of images showing the children’s perception of what Christmas meant to them. Read more
