Programs
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click here to download the 2010 application!
Focal Point Video Workshop is an intensive
week of "hands-on" video study for adults and mature high school
students. Focal Point's instructors are DAFT members and are
video-industry
professionals.
Students will have an opportunity to work with video from conception to
finished product in one week as the course covers camera operation,
script writing, storyboarding, special effects and non-linear editing.
Students of all skill levels are welcomed and course work can be geared
to accommodate specific interests and needs. Out-of-town students can
be referred to affordable lodging in the area
.
Have you ever wanted to add a new dimension to
your own art? Or sought
to bring an exciting multi-disciplinary art form into your classroom?
Art in Motion is designed to provide an intensive hands-on experience
in animation for classroom teachers and other interested adults. The
instructors have many years of classroom and professional experience in
animation and promise a week full of learning and fun.
click here to download the 2010 application!
Student Animation Workshop
High school students from across
the state are selected to take part in this intensive workshop. Through
four weekends, the students meet to learn the art of animation using
traditional methods as well as the newest technology.
Michigan Youth Arts Festival (MYAF)
This annual 3-day celebration of
the arts is held on the campus of Western Michigan University. DAFT
selects students from SAW participants and winners of the Michigan
Student Film & Video Festival.
While at MYAF, the students study with media professionals,
present their work to the public and have the opportunity to see the
finest student work in other artistic disciplines.
The Student Animation Workshop, Michigan Youth Arts Festival and
Michigan Student Film & Video Festival are made possible by
generous support of The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
DAFT Fiduciary-Supported
Projects:
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A GALAXIE FAR, FAR AWAY Documentary
www.galaxiefarfaraway.com www.tommyfoster.com www.vanderfilms.com |
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Award-winning filmmaker John Prusak in
association with Vander Films follows musician, Tom Foster as Foster
brings the 1964 Ford Galaxie he inherited from his grandfather from
Ferndale, Washington back to Ferndale, Michigan. Once Foster and the
production team get the car running, they will follow the length of
Highway 12 from the Pacific coast to Michigan Avenue and Woodward
Avenue… where Highway 12 ends.
Along the way, all aspects of a road trip across America, including the breathtaking scenery, the unique sites, the people with stories to tell and music from Foster - a talented performer, will be filmed for this documentary project.
Preservation of this Galaxie transcends the nuts and bolts of typical car maintenance and driving. This journey is a metaphor for all generations who find hope and family ties embodied in the memories shared while driving such a special vehicle like the Ford Galaxie.
The project has received fiduciary support from Detroit Area Film and Television (DAFT), a non-profit organization dedicated to media literacy, with a 501(c)(3) status. That designation allows donations to be earmarked for the project and gives donors a federal tax write-off.
To send a donation, contact DAFT via e-mail at areyoudaft@hotmail.com or call 248-547-0847.