MEDIA ARTS CCE@MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL

DIGITAL LITERACY & DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP FOR

ABOUT CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATIONThe mission of the Center for Creative Education

is Transforming teaching and learning through creativity and the arts. CCE envisions a world

where each child has the opportunity to learn and grow in the way that meets their needs and

allows them to reach their full potential as citizens and contributors to society.

In the early 1990s, the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, concerned about increasing cuts

to arts education in schools, commissioned a county-wide study to find a way to fill the void.

In 1994, that study led to the creation of the Center for Creative Education. Our original mission was to train teachers in how to bring

The arts back into schools by integrating art into other classroom studies. Integrating the arts into the core academic subjects to enhance student engagement and comprehension is still the core of our work today. CCE

partners with schools and after-school sites in Palm Beach County, AS WELL AS AT OUR FACILITY to provide quality, creative educational

opportunities, using the arts as the foundation.

KEY MEDIA ARTS STAFF

Jonathon Ortiz-SmyklaDirector of In-House Operations

Dwayne TaylorManager of Technology Services and Instruction

Erick MarquezMedia Arts Instructor

NELSON PINOFACILITIES MANAGER

Our programming staff combines decades of experience in the areas of education, curriculum design, child development, program

management, media production and the visual and performing arts.

Dwayne manages the largest iMac Lab in Palm Beach County and the only educational digital theater in the state of Florida.

Dwayne comes to CCE from the City of West Palm Beach Youth Empowerment Center where he developed and managed the Digital Literacy program that helped to reduce youth crime

in the Northwood area by twenty five percent. (25%) He will be teaching classes in Final Cut Pro, Nuke, and the entire Adobe Creative Suite. Dwayne is also the Owner of Taylor Productions and the CEO of 3Tentertainment which keep

him updated on the fast moving technological advances and industry trends. Dwayne holds a BFA in Film and Television from the University of Southern California (USC).

Erick serves as a Media Arts Instructor for CCE. Erick Adrian Marquez is a published comic book artist, sculptor, and muralist, with a

style that’s bold and unique. He is a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute. His professional experience began with an internship at

Warner Bros./DC Comics in New York City and has created for a wide array of clients, ranging from AT&T/Verizon to Conan O’Brien’s

comic book biography. Aside from being a full time freelance artist,Erick teaches visual art and music, locally, in workshops and studios.

Our afterschool time programming, CADRE (Creative Arts Designed to Reinforce Education) reaches nearly 7,000 K-5 students across Palm

Beach County. CADRE provides an engaging, interactive, supportive and safe learning environment in 40 different out-of-school time

locations. Our on-site program, MEDIA LITERACY - Connect/Create provides a digital and media arts education with an emphasis on digital

literacy in a state-of-the-art facility for 6TH through 12TH grade students. Students have access to the Split- Rock Studios Mac Lab and

Recording Studio, the Conrad Hilton Theater, and the Sallie and Berton Korman Art Gallery.

CCE PROGRAMMING

We believe that digital citizenship skills have become essential for students in the 21st century, especially in

schools like ours that are using technology to transform learning. That’s why we are committed to teaching our students how to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly. Center

for Creative Education has just been approved as a Common Sense School, an honor that recognizes our efforts in teaching digital citizenship to young people

and engaging the entire school community in this important discussion. The recognition acknowledges our

program’s commitment to helping students think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate.

This honor is provided by Common Sense Education, part of a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the

trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.

Decades of studies have shown afterschool arts programs significantly reduce instances of youth violence and social-emotional problems

while promoting academic success and engagement in school.

MEDIA ARTS PROGRAMCCE offers in-house programming for CULTURALLY DIVERSE students

combining the arts and technology to support their academic, social and creative development. Branded ‘MEDIA LITERACY’,

these multimedia storytelling programs promote the “4 Cs” of the 21st Century Learning model:

collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and creativity.

Students also gain Media and Technology Literacy for success in an increasingly technology-driven world. C4 leverages the arts and

technology to enhance student performance in language arts, math and science, aligning with the Florida Standards and supporting the School

District’s strategic plan. C4 offers a healthy outlet for self-expression for disadvantaged teens who feel they are not heard

or valued in school or at home. Students can begin their C4 journey in any of the program levels being offered:

Connect (grades 6-8)Create (grades 9-12)

Connect(GRADES 6-8)

middle school, CONNECT students are given the freedom of “voice” and “choice” by choosing topics that are important to them and that are developmentally appropriate to the group. Students are given a

structured technology-based learning environment where they are exposed to impactful stories of personal, cultural and social rel-evance. Students work together to form an understanding of real

issues affecting their lives while building their arts, technology and media arts skills in a variety of formats.

Create(GRADES 9-12)

high school students begin to master the skills of digital media production and gain real-world experience that prepares them for

post-secondary education and career readiness. Our program offers year-round project-based learning as well as work-study

opportunities in graphic arts, digital cinema, web design, and appdevelopment. The curriculum promotes healthy peer interactions, problem-solving and positive self-expression. Students assemble

professional portfolios of original projects, materials and other digital media and artwork. For example, students recently completed

a documentary addressing youth homelessness and designedpromotional posters in our Split Rock Studios. The photo to the left

is an example of one of our students’ promotional poster designs fora recently completed documentary addressing youth homelessness

Once students have a strong foundation in technical, cognitive,and communication skill-sets, they work collaboratively on

production teams for local philanthropic organizations such asMounts Botanical Garden, DePorres Place Center for Adult Literacy,

and Beach Environmental. Students have produced promotional videos for the City of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County, and

even created work for Tesla Motors and GEICO Racing.

PHOTOSHOP ILLUSTRATION VIDEO EDITING

I really enjoyed my media ARTS class at CCE because I was able to do a lot of the things that I am really passionate about. Not only was I able

to work on a project that I loved, but I had full access to professional equipment, which made my experience even better. I learned a lot about

film and artistry, and I couldn’t wait for my class each Friday. Mr Taylor and Mr Erick were both super nice and very helpful. I had so much fun in their classes, and I learned so much. I learned that working well with my peers is a vital part of film making, and the arts in general. I am so thankful that I was able to experience this digital media class, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to have fun and learn a bunch!

- Kayli

ANIMATION FINAL CUT PRODIGITAL CITIZENSHIP FILM MAKING

MEDIA ARTS at CCE offers students access to industry-grade equipment teaching them professional tech &

storytelling skills in a safe & nurturing environment, skills employers are seeking: the ability to

problem solve, collaborate, critically think, communicate & actively listen, learn.

Saluting Florida’s Future Filmmakers

Dear Tia Duhaney, Congratulations, you did it! We are pleased to inform you that your film, Unwelcome: Homeless In The Shadow Of The Sun, has been selected as a FINALIST in the Documentary category for the 25th Annual The Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films (SSOF) – the largest student film competition and award show in Florida. This is wonderful news because it secures you a SPECIAL place in the SSOF Red Carpet Award Show on April 3rd! First of all, we will need your immediate attention on some essential items. We ask that the attached documents and additional requests be completed and returned no later than MONDAY, MARCH 16TH.

• Confirmation of Attendance Form. We hope you and your family can join us on April 3rd for the SSOF Red Carpet Awards Show to be acknowledged, as well as accept an award on stage should your name be called as the final winner. As our main contact, you will be assigned a seat in the theatre where YOU MUST SIT for production purposes. We do encourage you to invite your crew, friends, classmates and instructors to attend as well. You may bring your key crew members onto the stage to accept the award with you. If you are unable to attend, we ask that you arrange for someone to accept on your behalf. The event is FREE but seats must be reserved. An invitation has been attached for you to forward to those you wish to invite to the event. Also attached is an attendance form for you to email back to ccobb@pbfilm.com.

• PR Questionnaire. This information will be used by the Palm Beach County Film & Television

Commission’s (FTC) Public Relations team to help us generate media coverage about you, your project, school and community. Please email this form to ltobin@pbfilm.com.

• Recent Headshot of yourself in JPEG Format. This will be used in our SSOF Red Carpet Award Show program. Again, you may invite your crew on stage with you while receiving your award, but we need to see your face in the program! Please email to ccobb@pbfilm.com.

• :30 clip of your film (excluding PSA’s, Poster Design and Screenwriting). Please provide an exciting 30 second “Director’s Cut” or trailer of your film and sending via wetransfer.com or Dropbox to ccobb@pbfilm.com.

And now…the BEST part!

Saluting Florida’s Future Filmmakers

Dear Tia Duhaney, Congratulations, you did it! We are pleased to inform you that your film, Unwelcome: Homeless In The Shadow Of The Sun, has been selected as a FINALIST in the Documentary category for the 25th Annual The Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films (SSOF) – the largest student film competition and award show in Florida. This is wonderful news because it secures you a SPECIAL place in the SSOF Red Carpet Award Show on April 3rd! First of all, we will need your immediate attention on some essential items. We ask that the attached documents and additional requests be completed and returned no later than MONDAY, MARCH 16TH.

• Confirmation of Attendance Form. We hope you and your family can join us on April 3rd for the SSOF Red Carpet Awards Show to be acknowledged, as well as accept an award on stage should your name be called as the final winner. As our main contact, you will be assigned a seat in the theatre where YOU MUST SIT for production purposes. We do encourage you to invite your crew, friends, classmates and instructors to attend as well. You may bring your key crew members onto the stage to accept the award with you. If you are unable to attend, we ask that you arrange for someone to accept on your behalf. The event is FREE but seats must be reserved. An invitation has been attached for you to forward to those you wish to invite to the event. Also attached is an attendance form for you to email back to ccobb@pbfilm.com.

• PR Questionnaire. This information will be used by the Palm Beach County Film & Television

Commission’s (FTC) Public Relations team to help us generate media coverage about you, your project, school and community. Please email this form to ltobin@pbfilm.com.

• Recent Headshot of yourself in JPEG Format. This will be used in our SSOF Red Carpet Award Show program. Again, you may invite your crew on stage with you while receiving your award, but we need to see your face in the program! Please email to ccobb@pbfilm.com.

• :30 clip of your film (excluding PSA’s, Poster Design and Screenwriting). Please provide an exciting 30 second “Director’s Cut” or trailer of your film and sending via wetransfer.com or Dropbox to ccobb@pbfilm.com.

And now…the BEST part!

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