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2< November 17, 2004 New screens for Spring New screen production class opens Spring term as writing, and so the problem was this: Students would write something, like a screenplay, and then ... what could they do with it? They could try to find an agent in, Los Angeles, but aj| I Bon Maras lot of times that’s really diffi I News Editor cult to do,” Mingo said. “So Starting winter term, what we’re hoping to do is Clackamas’ aspiring film-mak empower students wiffiF' the skills necessary ers will be able to just do it on to stretch their their own.” cinematic wings “ What we ’ re The class will when instruc be open to stu tors Andy hoping to do is dents with an Mingo and Sue empower stu interest in film Mach team up dents with the making, and to teach the col will cover the lege’s first class skills neces entire process in filmmaking. sary to [make of making an Titled independent “Screen Writing films] on their film, including and own. ” the creation of Production,” the an actual short class will be an Andy Mingo film. Emphasis addition to the English Instructor will be placed Screen Writing on pre-produc class already tion and edit taught by Sue ing. Pre-production consists Mach. “Screen Writing has been mainly of breaking down a around for a while, but it’s just script, scheduling scripts and shots, finding people and loca sis on writing and editing dur tions and the basic planning ing the production, as well as skills necessary to create a suc working with actors, drawing upon her experience with the cessful product. In addition, video-editing ater and drama. Although the actual Screen will be covered in great detail. The instructors plan to use Writing and Production class Macintosh computers running does not start until spring term, Apple’s Final Cut Pro HD™ students can get a head start in software. Described by Mingo one of two one-credit classes as a cornerstone in indie film taught by Mach and Mingo next making, the program is used by term. Mach’s class will be a dia professionals and amateurs alike, including the Northwest logue workshop in which she Film Center and local Portland will coach the use of dialogue filmmaker Matt McCormick in writing. Mingo’s will be a who runs the program on an technical course in camera Apple G4. Mingo would also work and basic editing. like to incorporate Apple’s soft Those involved in this proj ware, Motion™, a specialty ect hope that it will develop program which is similar to into an entire media arts pro Adobe’s After Effects™. gram for the college, but for “So it’s a low grade form of now are just fine starting small. “I think the idea of having combustion—that type of com- positing and effects, but it real some sort of film entity or ly empowers any user to be media arts entity where stu able to create any type of dents can create films or artistic effects that they need to make,” visions on media of video has existed in this college,” said Mingo said. While Mingo will focus on Mingo. “I think many different the editing and the technical people are very excited about side, Mach will put her empha getting something started.” Culture-rich Barcelona destination for Spanish-lovers F Learning and language abound as students travel abroad Karlin Johnson ' The Clackamas Print For those looking to improve their Spanish-speaking skills and soak up some culture, it’s time to apply for this year’s Intensive Spanish Course in Barcelona, Spain. The course is offered through the college every sum mer and is open to students, faculty and community mem bers. It is designed to teach through complete immersion in the Spanish language and cul ture. With beaches, mountains, museums and historic sites, Barcelona is the ideal location for the courses. “It is really an exciting pro gram,” said Foreign Language Department Head Irma Cristina Bjerre. “It opens [students’] eyes to the world.” The trip will run about three weeks from June 20 to July 8. During this time students will stay with a Spanish host family. “By living with a family [students] will get to know cul ture and customs,” said Bjerre. social customs, and Spain’s At the beginning of the trip cultural diversity.” students are given a placement Students will also go on two test so that they can be put in separate day-long field trips to the proper classes for their skill various locations in Barcelona. levels. Cost for the trip will be Classes are given at the $1,550, which includes home International House Barcelona. stay, the Spanish culture “The school is very course, and school library and international,” said internet use. Airfare is not cov Bjerre. “You are ered in the price. going to find Italian Those wishing to be a students, German part of the Intensive Spanish s t u d e n t s , Course are urged to apply Australian Stu- as soon as possi- dents—not just Spanish stu- dents.” C o u r s e s durin Q offered the trip include a Spanish immer sion class and a Spanish culture class. The immersion class will focus on communica tive skills, and the cul- ture class will cover (Cl ‘history of Barcelona, architec ture, art, media, lit- erature, The Esglesia de Santa Maria del Mar is only one expensive airfare. The deadline for application for this sum mer’s trip is April 29, 2005. To apply, students must turn in an application and put down $250 ($150 refundable). To receive an application, contact Bjerre at ext. 2381 or e-mail irmab@clackamas.edu. “It’s a student-friendly envi ronment,” said Bjerre. “They will have a very invaluable experience.” of the many cultural sights dance, to see in beautiful Barcelona, Spain. Sign up forthe Giving Tree now! The Giving Tree is a service provided for the students, by the students, sponsored by ASG Applications for children to receive gifts are available now in the ASG office. They need to be turned in by Nov. 19. The gifts will be available to be picked up between Dec. 7 anthlO. In order to request gifts for under the Giving Tree... 0You must be a registered student here at Clackamas. 0The requested gifts must be for your children In order to donate gifts for under the Giving Tree... 0To donate a gift for a child, please pick an ornament from the Giving Tree and bring it to the ASG office to learn the needs of the child you have selected. The gifts should be brought to the office, unwrapped, by Dec. 2 and will be distributed to families Dec. 7-10. Nt Building christen Big Band Isaiah Cn . Editor-in-Cheil In honor t Music D Chairman Anderson, th Anderson Ort scheduled to Saturday, Nov. newly erected Center for Cora Arts at i Community Col The hall in performance j place will be i Anderson’s men endowment has • lished in his g LeRoy Anders will serve as ani tai rehearsal ar; ance hall. During j tenure (1968 tt established ani band ball in ora tain and enhaw of CCC’s studej ulty. This even ner and dancing to you by Foundation and ed to that legacy “This will bel tribute,” said Development! Martini “unless overwhelming i is.” ■ Tickets mn chased in advaa ing the Foundaii 657-6958, ext.; cost of $50. includes musici ances by a si combo and N Vocal Jazz, hors sit-down did dessert, no-hosj dancing to tm stylings of I Anderson Orchi Doors open! with drinks and vres followed i at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sina place at the sa “The Man Wb Dinner,” $20 available for wish to show p.m. Since alcoh served, it is ret that only those attend. If, how one under 21 wishes to come the music and t are more than. Events Calendar for the end of Fall t Club Fair: Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Center. Tagteam Fiction Reading-An and Trevor Dodge: Nov. 18 at noon in the I “Nobody is Unemployable** workshop: Nov. 17 at 1-3 p.m. Arts Center (RR220). One-act plays: N oy 30at noon, Dec.: 1 atnoon and 7 p.m., Dec. 2 at noonfit the McLoughlin Theater. j “Chistmas by Candlelight” ¿ij Chamber Choir: ^.^¿Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at St. j| Apostle in Oregon City. i “The Man Who Came to Dinner’*: $ Nov. 18-20 at 7 p,ml, Nov. 21 ^Craftsf^^':- . I Dec.^b-2 from 9 a.m. tol 2:30 p.m., Dec. 2-4 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m. outside the Community Cengffl
