Today, digital media is found almost everywhere . . .<\/p>\n
Fortunately, when Kamehameha Schools built the studio facilities in the basement of the Midkiff Learning Center in 1976, they had a glimpse of this future.\u00a0 High School students have the unique opportunity to learn in a full sized studio which rivals that of TV stations.\u00a0 They also have access to state of the art equipment and technology, yet the focus of the classes is teaching students the tools needed to share their unique stories and infuse value through the digital technology.<\/p>\n
Video 1<\/strong> is offered during Periods 2 & 7 and is taught by\u00a0Mr. Mosher.\u00a0 It is the gateway to advanced level studies such as:<\/p>\n Studio Production<\/strong> (Period 5)\u00a0 allows students to learn more about lighting, set design, the green screen and working in a studio atmosphere.\u00a0 Students in this course produce Puka Mai Ka La – the daily morning news broadcast.\u00a0 This course is also available as an Independent Study.\u00a0 Please see Kumu Leah to make arrangements.<\/p>\n Video 2<\/strong> (Period 4) is a class designed to give students greater access to cameras, equipment and editing tools.\u00a0 Students gain hands-on access to higher level cameras and equipment to learn about advanced techniques to enhance their video projects.<\/p>\n Video 3\u00a0<\/strong>(Period 4)allows experienced students to design their curriculum and encourages self-directed learning.\u00a0 Students may choose from internships in a professional setting, projects with community partners, or school related projects to enhance their learning.<\/p>\n All Advanced Level students also produce the daily broadcast, Puka Mai Ka La<\/strong>, to the entire campus.<\/p>\n Classes are taught by Kumu Leah Kihara & Mr. Christian Mosher, both Kamehameha and TV Productions alumnus.<\/p>\n After graduating from high school, Kumu Leah attended University of Southern California’s Film school.\u00a0 She has worked as an independent filmmaker in the local industry for the past 15 years as well as abroad in Singapore and Sri Lanka.\u00a0 Her passion is in telling the storie of Hawai’i through the eyes of the kanaka maoli, our indigenous people.<\/p>\n Mr. Mosher has a Film Productions and Aesthetics degree from UH-Manoa.\u00a0 While attending UH, he worked across the street at PBS Hawai’i where he gained valuable production experience in the studio and on location for 5 years.\u00a0 He went on to teach video at Kalaheo High School for the next 3 years.\u00a0 With these experiences, he offers both technical and instructional knowledge to the program.<\/p>\n The team is also supported by technical assistants, Clarissa Kenui (KS 2011), Tyler Short.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Today, digital media is found almost everywhere . . . Fortunately, when Kamehameha Schools built the studio facilities in the basement of the Midkiff Learning Center in 1976, they had a glimpse of this future.\u00a0 High School students have the … Continue reading