​Our Collab with CalArts

We are excited to announce that Oak Hills Elementary School and California Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts) have formed a partnership to bring new visual and digital arts opportunities to our students. During the course of the school year, all students will receive 6 weeks of instruction in the following areas:

UPK–1 (Lower Grades) Visual Art
Instruction in studio visual art in painting, drawing, sculpting, color theory, and art history. Students will have hands-on art projects that will engage their creativity.

Grade 2 Photography
Instruction in using digital cameras and/or iPads to take digital photographs and edit them using free digital software. 

Grade 3 Stop-Motion Animation
Instruction in Stop-Motion Animation using free animation software on iPads to create short animated films.

Grade 4 Silent Filmmaking
Instruction in writing, directing, shooting, acting in, and editing silent films using iPads and free editing software.

Grade 5 Beat-making
Instruction in creating beats and electronic music on the free apps on mobile devices and on the computer, learning how to use a digital interface, record audio samples, construct songs with a Verse and Chorus song structure, edit audio clips, and mix and master audio.

Grade 6 Documentary Filmmaking
Instruction in researching, writing, directing, shooting, and editing documentary films using iPads and free editing software.
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We can’t wait for the exciting launch of this program in October 2024!

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Oak Hills community! Your support and generosity have made it possible to fund this incredible program, ensuring a bright and vibrant arts future for our students. 

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