FULL STEAM AHEAD
STEAM OnDemand is a photography-based curriculum that explores the evolution of the camera and how it intersects with science, technology, engineering, art and math. Each program includes a workshop box to accompany a virtual hands-on demonstration to a variety of hands-on projects. Since 2014, AjA has been refining the STEAM OnDemand to meet the changing needs of students and has been executed in-person and virtually. Students can participate via Laptop, Desktop, Smartphone or Tablet.
TEACHING ARTIST: RIZZHEL JAVIER
ASSISTANT TEACHING ARTIST: ENRIQUE JIMENEZ
SITE: BARRIO LOGAN COLLEGE INSTITUTE
In July of 2014, The AjA Project launched Full STEAM Ahead, a photography-based after-school program that encourage youth to exercise skills in science, technology, engineering, art and math.
EXERCISE 1 - Pinhole Camera
Blanca Salas, Barrio Logan College Institute, 2014
Sedra, Emerald Middle School, 2017
In 2017, President Trump administered a travel ban on the Muslim community that happened during the course of our programing. Many of the images were about reflections of home, thinking of family and friends and exploring new environments and the desire to find the symbols and memories that help to activate the feeling of home.
Zin, Emerald Middle Schoo, 2017
PHOTOGRAMS In the point of view and design exercise, many students were interested in a shared perspective that spoke of their interest in color, texture in relationship the land. The image together show the strong community bond and experience that the students share, each photo with a unique view of the world from their perspective.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
STEAM OnDEMAND
This program works with the San Diego refugee community of El Cajon Valley Middle School. This curriculum uses photography and art as a tool for self-reflection on identity, culture, self-expression, and integration to a new country and/or community. This process of collective self-exploration is designed to validate and empower the participants’ experience and provide an avenue for self-guided growth. The curriculum uses art therapy methodology to support students to grow their self-esteem, improve teamwork, and be leaders in the spaces they are in.
Diana Ochoa, 2014
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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ENRIQUE JIMENEZ
Assistant Teaching Artist
