On October 8, 2011 Otis’ Digital Media and Continuing Education departments hosted approximately 180 Japanese multimedia students (below) from an assortment of Jikei Com colleges in Japan, who came to Otis to learn about the American approach to creativity and problem solving. This inter-department collaboration resulted in a collection of workshops that focused on: connections between brain function and creativity through drawing; expressing emotion through body movement; brainstorming and developing great ideas with ease; and making a habit of creativity. Throughout the day, Digital Media students participated as ambassadors for their Japanese counterparts. The day finished with panel discussions with industry experts from Sony and Rhythm and Hues, and a reception. The day could not have been possible without the aligned partnership between the Digital Media and Continuing Education departments, support of the Facilities, AV, and Purchasing departments, and an incredible team of Otis…
On October 8, 2011 Otis’ Digital Media and Continuing Education departments hosted approximately 180 Japanese multimedia students (below) from an assortment of Jikei Com colleges in Japan, who came to Otis to learn about the American approach to creativity and problem solving. This inter-department collaboration resulted in a collection of workshops that focused on: connections between brain function and creativity through drawing; expressing emotion through body movement; brainstorming and developing great ideas with ease; and making a habit of creativity. Throughout the day, Digital Media students participated as ambassadors for their Japanese counterparts. The day finished with panel discussions with industry experts from Sony and Rhythm and Hues, and a reception. The day could not have been possible without the aligned partnership between the Digital Media and Continuing Education departments, support of the Facilities, AV, and Purchasing departments, and an incredible team of Otis…
The Young Musicians Foundation brings classical harp lessons to underserved students in Los Angeles county public schools.
In this video, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders learn confidence and discipline through the creative process of music making.
Details about the program:
Formed in 2006, the Harp Project introduces the harp to under served elementary and middle school students. The only program of its type in the U.S., this innovative approach to introducing classical music instruction to students was developed by Lou Anne Neill, Principal Harp of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, who also serves as lead instructor. The program has been implemented at Moffett Elementary School, Lennox Middle School and the Lennox Enrichment After School Program (LEAP) in the Lennox School District and Carver Elementary School in the Compton Unified School District. In addition to Ms. Neill, classes are led and assisted by top professional harpists in the Los Angeles area as well as harpists selected for membership…
"I will not use the word can't to define my possibilities." - AileyCamp Daily Affirmation
AileyCamp is an innovative program designed to serve inner-city children in grades six through eight, ages 11-14. It does not serve as a training ground for professional dancers, but rather uses dance as a vehicle for developing self-esteem, self-discipline, creative expression and critical thinking skills.
Founded by Alvin Ailey and the Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey in 1989, AileyCamp targets students with academic, social and domestic challenges, but also welcomes students who have little opportunity to develop their artistic interests. An important aspect of the program's success is in providing positive adult and peer role models, and giving campers an invaluable opportunity to explore their creativity, learn to master their bodies, and strengthen their respect for themselves and others within a supportive framework that gives them an important foundation for the future.
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My friend Noam Weinstein and I collaborated on this video. It's made of found footage contributions from friends.
Idea/Inspiration...
Noam's song spoke to me. I connected to the idea of "we're all in it together". Life can be such overwhelming madness at times; it's hard to comprehend. We love, we fight, we obsess, we question, we try...but in the end it doesn't really matter: we are all going to the same place. There is a certain peace in knowing that, and I feel that sweet sense of peace whenever I hear Noam's song.
I used found footage because I liked the idea of seemingly random elements that touch upon the human experience, coming together into a communal whole.
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