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Visual Art Pre-Show
On Thursday April 28, Visual Art Major Jonathan, screened his Senior VA Video, "Uproot".  He used the Campus Children's center as the stage, utilizing the fire pit there, to burn parts of the tree he unearthed in the fall of 2005.  His senior show and this film, reflect his experience of living through Hurricane Katrina.  Jonathan's Aunt, Father and NOCCA instructor Nicki Jackson were special guests. Thanks to Danielle for the photos.


Jonathan introducing his film


Viewing the film

Eun Seam also had an afternoon sculpture event, she invited the community to walk her "labyrinth" piece behind Meadows 9, close to the ampitheatre.  This sculpture reflects her ongoing interest in outdoor, continuous sculptural forms.  She also made Korean sushi and shared her stories of constructing the piece with those who gathered.  Photographs of the artwork can also be seen in her senior show at Parks Exhibition Center. Thanks to Carolyn for the photos.


Visual Art faculty with students, making their way around the Labyrinth


Labyrinth

Visual Art Opening
On Friday, Daisy, Eun Seam, You Ree, and Jonathan had their Visual Art Opening for the 2nd Senior show of the year. According to our Visual Art Faculty this show is equivalent to what you would expect from graduate students, a show worth experiencing. Thanks to Danielle and Mark for the photos.


Daisy, Eun Seam, Jonathan and You Ree




Visual Art faculty David Reid-Marr and Daisy


You Ree and Visual Art faculty Eric Metzler


Senior Show 2


Daisy and some of her work


Jonathan's Performance


Eun Seam with her sculpture


You Ree in front of her installation




A Walk To Remember - Installation


Plexi Installation


Paintings


Compost - Installation

Take 1 Scene 1
On Saturday, April 29, The Moving Pictures Department invited active film professionals: independent producer Amy Salko Robertson, director Eli Akira Kaufman, cinematographer Bill Megalos, and Editor Leon Martin -  to produce a scene from an upcoming movie, Left At Albuquerque, from script to screen, in one day. Orange County Junior and Senior high school students joined 11 of our film department students at the UC Irvine campus to serve in crew positions for the professionals. The group worked non-stop from 8am till 6pm to produce a specific film vision and to exemplify a day on the crew of a professional film team.

The event was co-sponsored by the Newport Beach Film Festival and the UC Irvine Extension. Thanks to Brad for the photos.


Film director Eli Akira Kaufman and Editor Leon Martin explain their decision-making process of where to cut individual shots to make an effective scene.


IAA Moving Pictures students and students from Orange County schools gather to watch the film they shot being edited.


Participants in the first Take 1 Scene 1

Spotlight Awards
Last Saturday night Daniel received his award at The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. Here is a look at the winning piece. Congratulations Daniel!

Daniel Luna Spotlight Award Winner

Music in the Pines
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon we hosted the annual Music in the Pines. This year's program included pieces by Beethoven, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Paganini, Amirov, Rossini, and Saint Saens. Music faculty Vivian Fan and 10 of our music students participated in the concert. Thanks to Jolynn for the photos.


Tanya


Dima


Vivian, Hayeon, and Xuan Bo


Lijia, Vivian, and Hayeon


Michael and Bryan

Hayeon


Prom
A unique location for a unique school, this year's Prom was held at the top of an 8,000 foot mountain. Students took 3 charter busses down to Palm Springs where they offloaded and jumped on to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The tram took the students to Elevations, a restaurant at the top of the mountain where they enjoyed a Prime Rib Dinner. A live DJ and dancing added to excitement of the location. Thanks to our chaperones for making the event possible, and thanks to Mark for the photos.


The tram


Dining


Dinner by Candlelight


More dancing


More Dancing

Music Concert at the new Rancho Mirage Library
Students were excited to play their annual spring concert in the desert. The concert was held at the new Rancho Mirage Library. According to audience members the facility had excellent acoustic quality and the concert sounded superb. Thanks to Jolynn for the photo.