Hi, we are 9th and 10th graders at Cushman High School in Miami, FL. We are taking an elective class called “Before It’s Too Late Internship” where we work in teams to produce and market virtual reality films and prototypes to motivate urgency on local climate issues.
We are learning critical skills in virtual reality, film, storytelling, marketing, fundraising, project and event management. Most importantly, we are applying our skills to communicate about an important issue and developing our capability to become agents of change in our community.
We are learning critical skills in virtual reality, film, storytelling, marketing, fundraising, project and event management. Most importantly, we are applying our skills to communicate about an important issue and developing our capability to become agents of change in our community.
Sincerely,
Cushman BITL Students and Ms. Linda Cheung
2017- 2018 School Year
Cushman BITL Students and Ms. Linda Cheung
2017- 2018 School Year
Team BLT Sandwich
Abby Egert, Christina Joseph, Tessa Cousins, Ugo Azelart
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Team Umizoomi
Juliet Mahfood, Maxwell Mendez, Victor Mir
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Team Kool Kats
Anthony Zelaya, Eva Pacheco, Lauren Cousins, Matias Gana
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Our project has been featured by Yale!
Our VR Projects
Fall 2017 - "Miami Rising To Fight Climate Change” - 360 short films about real communities in Miami - solar business, vulnerable and faith communities - that are already addressing climate change. We interviewed community influencers to learn about their attitudes about the issue, solutions and hopes for the future. Our 360 films were featured at Art Miami Fair 2018!
Tools:
View our videos on Youtube, and use a mobile VR headset if you have access:
Tools:
- Kodak PixPro 4K for shooting 360 video
- Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing
- Samsung Gear VR mobile headsets
View our videos on Youtube, and use a mobile VR headset if you have access:
Spring 2018 - “Miami Year 2050” - Immersive 3-D VR prototypes for places in Miami as we imagine them to be in the future.
Tools:
Tools:
- Google Blocks
- Tilt Brush
- Unity
- HTC Vive VR headset
Fun Fact: We’ve shown virtual reality to over 500 people for the first time through open house events and more!
October 28, 2017: Haunted VR Lab Fundraiser - Our class brainstormed about fundraising ideas, and we decided to launch a Haunted VR Lab for Halloween at Cushman! We raised $580 by charging kids $5 each to try out scary (or not so scary) experiences in virtual reality. It was a crazy logistical experience to have over 110 kids lining up to play VR!
October 28, 2017: Haunted VR Lab Fundraiser - Our class brainstormed about fundraising ideas, and we decided to launch a Haunted VR Lab for Halloween at Cushman! We raised $580 by charging kids $5 each to try out scary (or not so scary) experiences in virtual reality. It was a crazy logistical experience to have over 110 kids lining up to play VR!
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
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About the Cushman School
Established in 1924, Cushman has become nationally recognized as an accomplished educational institution that offers a challenging academic environment for students from preschool through high school. With a rich traditional heritage and a culture of camaraderie and warmth, The Cushman School stands apart with An Identity Linked to Excellence.
Thank you to our generous donors!
Luciana Damon
Roger Egert, Exquisite Catering
Alan Egert, ACE Construction
Lara Zaccaria
Alan Egert
Nora Zavala
Lesley Egert
Abby Egert
Kirin Jackson
Fernando Falcon
Douglas Romanik
Soraya Romero
Kavita Ramkissoon
Michelle Diaz
Yiselle Coronel
Angie Gonzalez
Roger Egert, Exquisite Catering
Alan Egert, ACE Construction
Lara Zaccaria
Alan Egert
Nora Zavala
Lesley Egert
Abby Egert
Kirin Jackson
Fernando Falcon
Douglas Romanik
Soraya Romero
Kavita Ramkissoon
Michelle Diaz
Yiselle Coronel
Angie Gonzalez
