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NASA Moon Landing: Preparing for 2020 and Hooray for Hollywood Combo 8/1-8/5/16

Morning Program: NASA Moon Landing: Preparing for 2020

Students would be working on six different design challenges, inspired by NASA's upcoming mission to set up an outpost station on the Moon in the year 2020. Challenges require students to work collaboratively to brainstorm, design and build "equipment" that would help the astronauts land safely on the moon and be able to transport materials around the satellite while building the outpost station. 

These are fun challenges that allow for kids to apply the engineering design process and core science concepts, while encouraging an interest in space exploration. Each activity is distinct, offering kids variety, and helping them practice important skills, such as problem solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. The challenges are meant to inspire students to want to solve challenging problems, tap into their inner-creativity and curiosity and inspire them to pursue a career in engineering.

Afternoon Program: Hooray for Hollywood! Performing on the Silver Screen

Learn about the contrasts between acting for theater and acting for film, as you study scenes and music from the silver screen. Be part of a fun, hands-on experience, as you develop your acting skills and your own unique performance style. This workshop also includes practical advice for careers in the field, as well as lessons and activities related to speaking and artistic expression. Present a performance to showcase your talent... on the red carpet!

Learning objectives for "Hooray for Hollywood! Performing on the Silver Screen"

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Understand the key differences between acting for stage and acting for film
• Demonstrate acquired knowledge of the elements that comprise filming a scene ("behind the scenes" viewpoint)
• Exhibit knowledge of repertoire and jargon related to the cinema, historical background of material
• Demonstrate greater understanding of professional skills needed in any career in this general field
• Exhibit poise and professionalism through interpersonal relationships
• Demonstrate effective public speaking and oral interpretation skills
• Understand the importance of working with others, teamwork on and off the stage
• Demonstrate usage of creative expression through performing
• Interpret scripts using effective emotional and creative expression, as well as basic improvisational skills

Instructors Ashley and Kristen Pettet are professional performers from Broadway, movies and television, and they are alumni of William Paterson University!

Lunch will be from 12:00pm to 1:00pm and will be supervised by college student assistants. 

Instructor :
Dates : 08/01/16 to 08/05/16
Days : Mon,Tues,Weds,Thu,Fri
From : 9:00am - 4:00pm
Fee : $ 459.00
Course Number : ES501B

Class is unavailable at this time please call 973-720-2354 for more information or other course options

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