Perkins Camp 2023

Students from Mainland High School spent a recent week at Daytona State immersing themselves in a Digital and Interactive Media Production Workshop as part of the Upward Bound program that helps underserved and first-generation ninth through 12th graders transition from high school to college.

The workshop was divided into three pods: Digital Journalism, Sound, and Video. The objective was to collaborate and create a short documentary. The students chose to produce a feature on Stacey Reynolds, Associate Professor, Studio Arts.

In the Digital Journalism pod, students learn fundamental reporting skills for digital journalists. They gain hands-on experience in field reporting, capturing photographs, and shooting videos while covering a real-life story. This segment of the workshop allows participants to apply their knowledge of basic reporting concepts by "covering" the Storytelling Process workshop. They learn how to compile a digital news report comprising articles, photos, and videos. This workshop provides an opportunity for participants to delve into digital media practices and develop their writing skills specifically for media platforms.

The Video and Sound workshop focuses on equipping students with the necessary tools and processes to become effective storytellers. They learn techniques for crafting more impactful and intentional narratives. The workshop follows a step-by-step approach, guiding students through the entire creative process from idea conception to developing a compelling story. The three modules covered in this workshop are Pre-production, Production, and Post-production. Students work collaboratively as a team, utilizing cutting-edge technology such as 6K cinema cameras for shooting and editing on a 4K timeline.

Overall, the Digital and Interactive Media Production Workshop at the Perkins Summer Career Exploration Camp offers an immersive experience for students interested in exploring digital journalism, video production, and sound design. It provides them with practical skills, exposure to industry-standard equipment, and an opportunity to collaborate on a short documentary project.

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