LAAMS (Los Angeles Academy Middle School) Overview

Los Angeles Academy is a middle school in South Los Angeles. About 2,500 students spread across grades 6-8 attend LA Academy.

Project Description:

Remedee will collaborate with a graphic design class comprised of 24 tech-savvy and artistically-minded 7th and 8th graders.

Our curriculum consists of four key components:

· Media literacy

· Storytelling techniques

· Production: Camera mechanics, composition, sound recording, interviewing, editing, sound design, etc.

· Workshops taught by film professionals, media personalities, and community activists

As final group projects, students will create short documentary films on academic and personal topics.