The goal of the Conceptual unit is to explore more abstract forms of expression and creation, in order to convey important and unique ideas. The unit is centered around the theme of innovation and experimentation, and through it, students are able to share their stories through a vast array of mediums, including poetry, music, art, animations, experimental film and web production. This unit teaches the skills of communication through a technical lens, using useful equipment like DSLR Cameras, Tascam Audio Recorders, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, Avid Pro Tools, WordPress, and Google Apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During this first quarter at Freestyle, I was able to greatly expand my skillset, and the choices with which I can express my ideas. Through the lessons in English, I learned more about how I personally like to articulate my thoughts, and other alternative forms of writing to utilize. In Digital Media I learned how to take those thoughts and communicate them with various kinds of visual and audio media. This quarter taught me a lot about my communication style, and how I struggle with communicating anything but my honest opinion, and I was able to learn a ton of useful skills as well, that I will be able to integrate into other parts of my life, such as theatre and other clubs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first week of school, the students of Freestyle took a field trip to the SF MOMA, where we searched for specific works that inspired awe within us. The assignment that resulted from this trip was a reflection on the experience we had with the awe-inspiring artwork that we chose, and how it relates to our life and the way we create, as well as the lasting impact it had on us. We then took that reflection and made a video representation of it, created in Adobe Premiere Pro, and the learning curve that came with it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n