PGCC Digital Storytelling Camp Introduces Middle School Students to Careers in Mass Communication
本文由: Tabresha B. 朗廷
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宽广的博士. (2018年7月27日) – Prince George’s 社区 College (PGCC) Digital Storytelling Camp gave middle school students from Prince George’s County the opportunity to learn about careers in mass communication. The two-week camp is offered in collaboration with PGCC’s academic and enrichment summer camp program and taught by Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) resident filmmaker, 米里亚姆•马查多.
Ms. Machado is an Emmy-Award winning documentary filmmaker who has worked closely with PGCC电视 Senior Producer Angela Mathis for more than 16 years. She is passionate about utilizing filmmaking as a learning and teaching tool and has 17 film credits working with different classrooms in PGCPS.
As the instructor for the Digital Storytelling Camp, she helped campers find and hone their voice in addition to discover and increase knowledge about prospective careers. “I honestly believe that our kids need to know how to communicate with digital media and learn how to find their voice and tell their stories,”她说。.
在节目中, students had the opportunity to engage in a studio production where they participate in various roles, 包括锚, 音频混合器, 记者, 提词机控制器, 绿屏控制器, 摄像师. The PGCC电视 team assisted with this activity, which teaches the students about teamwork and what it takes to make an entire production successful.
One camper, Naira 威利, really enjoyed the studio production activity. “I think it was really fun [be]cause we get to experience what people do when you’re on live TV.” Nothing overwhelmed her during the assignment, although this was her first introduction to working in a newsroom.
Ms. Machado worked closely with the students to help them build the confidence that they need to be excellent digital communicators. “She definitely helps us every step of the way,” said Ms. 威利.
“She helped me a lot [with] writing my script and she seems like she knows what she’s talking about,另一个露营者说, 达里尔·尼古拉斯, who enjoyed getting to interact with the studio gear and equipment the most. “It was interesting seeing people in there working the cameras and acting, 以及绿幕是如何运作的,他说.
In addition to the studio production, students also had a chance to work on a more personal project while in the camp. 在Ms. Machado, the students created their own short films about a topic that interests them.
Mr. Nicholas chose to create his film about exercise because he wants to play Major League Baseball one day. Ms. 威利, a self-proclaimed theater geek, chose to create her film about Hamilton. Both films are an example of how digital storytelling can be used to discuss a variety of topics to varying audiences.
Friday, 2018年7月27日, the students presented their short films to campers, instructors, and parents. Ms. Machado hopes that they walk away from the camp feeling inspired to trust themselves and the stories they’re telling because she believes “they can change the world by telling their stories.”
About Prince George’s 社区 College
Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance designated by the National Security Agency and Department of 首页land Security (2015-2020), Prince George’s 社区 College (PGCC) provides high-quality education and training for the progressive and career-oriented residents of Prince George’s County. From new high school graduates and career seekers to more seasoned professionals and senior citizens looking to enhance their skillsets, PGCC is comprised of students who represent a wide range of ages, 背景, 和目标. 服务近40人,每年000人, the college is the first choice for higher education for residents of Prince George’s County. 协作伙伴关系, responsive degree and training programs, and a commitment to student success enable PGCC to address diverse education and workforce development demands. For more information, visit the college website at vqhcyl.baitenghui.com. Prince George’s 社区 College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 市场街3624号, 费城, PA 19104; (267-284-5000); www.msche.org.The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.