NorthWest Initiative Photo: December 2009

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Costumes and Composition: December 2009

The Lansing Civic Players (LCP) generously donated several costumes and props to the photo class. The youth were able to work on visual variety: abstract, tight, medium and wide images while they were dressed up. Thank you LCP!

About the class

Students in the photo class are given cameras and asked to document their lives. We blend art, therapy, communication skills, reading and writing. Students in Lansing need additional outlets to keep them successful in school, increase literacy and decrease dropout rates. According to the MEA, during the 2007-2008 school year dropout rates were 15 percent statewide, in Lansing they were as high as 24 percent (Center for Educational Performance and Information). Photography helps children become interested in reading, writing and becoming strong community voices.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Costumes and Composition: December 2009

About the class

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