Our High School Academy digital journalism intensive just wrapped up, but not before releasing their final projects. Four groups worked to brainstorm, interview, and edit to create minidocs on an array of topics. Check out the one above to find out what people around Union Square are reading, and then be sure to watch the rest:
- Tatted — New Yorkers open up about what their tattoos mean.
- King of New York — The chess masters of Union Square talk about their unique way of life.
- How Weird is New York? — Locals share their strangest anecdote about living in New York.
The NYU School of Professional Studies High School Academy Career Edge program offers high school students the opportunity to live and learn in the heart of New York City, the cultural and financial capital of the world. The summer 0ne-week, professionally oriented intensive programs of study allow students to explore career options and to gain the competitive edge when applying for college.
For Fall 2016 we offer weekend workshops to provide high school students with programs of study that allow them to explore their professional options and to enhance their college portfolio. These workshops are offered in condensed, weekend formats and are taught by top industry experts. They offer rigorous course work and serve as an impressive addition on a college application. For information call: 212-998-7006 or email: sps.hsacademy@nyu.edu
If your own interest in digital journalism is piqued, here are a few Fall courses being offered by CALA: