GiffyCamp
Info
Overview
The camera doesn't make the photographer, the photographer makes the camera. At least that's our motto. So join us for this project in which 10 students will build their own animated gif cameras. That's right, it doesn't take just one image per click, but as many as you program! While you print, solder, and code your device, you'll also learn about compositon, storytelling, artistic themes and sequencing, the core of a photographer's toolkit.
Students will use their cameras on the final day to create their own art piece that will be publicly displayed during Vector Space's August First Friday (Aug 6th).
Curriculum
In the process of making animated gif cameras and using them to create an art piece, students will learn about,
- 3D printing
- Storytelling and composition
- Electronics and soldering
- Artistic themes and sequencing
- Linux, remote terminals, and Python programming
- Graphic design
- Shooting, review, and curation of images
Schedule
This camp is from 9am - 3pm starting Monday July 26 and ending Friday July 30.
Friday will be spent walking the streets of downtown Lynchburg, using our cameras to capture the stories we hope to tell. Make sure to wear your walking shoes.
Eligibility
This project is for students ages 14 to 19. The early registration fee is $225 until June 17th, and $250 afterwards. Students need to commit to being present at every class, unless caused by illness or extenuating circumstances.
Scholarships are available by application on the Scholarships tab. The application period closes June 30th and the applicants will be notified by July 14th.
Additional Information
Face masks will be required for unvaccinated individuals during this program. Social distancing will be implemented as often as possible, but students will sometimes need to work closely in a shared space with shared tools. Tools will be cleaned prior to use by students, and the health of each student will be assessed regularly. With this small group (eight students) we will be able to quickly alert participants of any known COVID exposures and the program will be halted if such a situation arises. Parents and students will need to review and sign this COVID-19 Student Behavior Agreement prior to project participation.
Instructors
Adam Spontarelli
Adam began his career as a Mechanical Engineer in the Nuclear Industry, modeling the flow of fluid and heat through pipes and debris, around baffles and impellers, across differing liquids, gasses, and solids. If the laws of Thermodynamics seemed to misbehave and joules of energy went missing, Adam helped find them.
After nearly a decade in the field, he left his desk job to pursue his passion for science, engineering, and making by founding Vector Space. Adam has built coffee roasters, drones, thermally conductive LED boards, arcade machines, childrens' bikes, robotic painting pianos, smart thermostats, and everything in between. He's fascinated by the way things works, and the more technical it gets, the better.
The only thing he enjoys as much as making things is teaching others to make things. As the Director of Education, Adam is responsible for crafting educational programming that excites and engages students. He incorporates the compelling work of Makiguchi, Dewey, and Papert into his teaching methods, placing experiential learning at the forefront of his efforts. Adam has led students to build their own quadcopter, launch capsules into space, race RC cars at 60 mph, build giant flip books, custom bicycles, skateboards, autonomous boats, and so much more. His programs have been nationally recognized by the Nation of Makers and shared with the maker education community through Maker Ed. Adam is always coming up with new ideas and looking forward to the next adventure.
Michelline Hall
Michelline is a photographer and a teacher. She has an eye for design and a passion for sharing her talent and bringing out the artist in every student. She loves to collaborate on ambitious projects, and she has the talent and leadership to make them succeed.
Participants
These are the makers who are going to bring this project to life! There are 3 open spots remaining.