In the Limelight
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WHAT GOES ON IN MEDIA LAB
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By Coral CwmCwlamare
n the second floor of the Blue building during fourth period, there’s a classroom where much is being done. A palatable excitement is in the air as some work with sound equipment and others experiment with different cameras. Media Lab is a unique class in many regards, instead of using traditional lectures to teach, leaves students to their own devices as they explore different projects. “I’ve worked on making my own clothing designs. We worked on making a short film in a day where we had an AI write a script for us. That was really fun,” senior Kody Brown said. “Each day is a different project [and] a lot of it is not necessarily us producing a video, but it’s us learning new equipment and seeing how we can apply it to future projects.” The wide variety of equipment that students in Media Lab can use is extensive. One
group of students could use a 3D camera, similar to the that set software.” ones used to make Google Maps, and with trial and error Different students come to the class with learn how it works. Others could be using what is more unique goals and levels of experience. Some familiar, a camera similar to those used to record news days they work on different projects, but othshows. Each piece of equipment is used er days they all work for different projects. together and bring their “For me, one of my favorite things own skill sets that they THERE’S PEOPLE HERE was the AI generated script because it have learned to create was just hilarious,” sophomore Brock IN ALL DIFFERENT SKILL something. Neill said. “It was when we got to spend “However much LEVELS, ALL WORKING a whole period just going around filmyou put into this class, TOGETHER TO GET ing the video. It was really funny.” you will get that much,” The ability to do different projects Brown said. “There’s BETTER provides students with different experipeople here at all difences as well as learning how to use different types of ferent skill levels, all working together to get media and equipment. While some focus on entirely new better, and there isn’t really a class [where] things, some focus on honing their skills. I’ve learned more than this class.” “My favorite part of this class is being able to do the The class is a team, one with a light atmostuff I’m good at already,” senior Ryan Feigenspan said. sphere that feels welcoming and allows for “Just learning how to [and] honing your skill using the ideas to be bounced around until a working software I already understand, but learning more tools in one reveals itself.
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Senior Kody Brown in the Production room where Media Lab often uses for recordings.
(Left to right) Senior Kellen Kohlleppel, senior Grason Crabtree, and senior Gabriel Corr using the 3D camera. THE WHIRLWIND
(Left to right) Sophomore Brock Neill, senior Kody Brown, and junior Tanner Cartwright discuss what to do for their project.
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Senior Kellen Kohlleppel getting ready to record his classmates new project.
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