MCA

   The MCA is a community of critical thinkers,

problem-solvers, and technological artists. We work and create

collaboratively to progress individually, artistically, and

academically.

oThe Leuzinger High School Multimedia Careers Academy (MCA) is a small learning community and state-recognized California Partnership Academy.

oThe MCA explores the Arts, Media, and Entertainment segment of career technical education, and our three areas of focus are:Digital Film Production, Digital Photography, and Digital Media Arts.

oThe MCA provides students with academic and career technical skills, as well as opportunities to gain certification in Microsoft Office, Final Cut, and Adobe.

oStudents also explore a variety of media-related field work, and and form supportive relationships with students, teachers, and business leaders.

MCA Course Sequence…

Leuzinger Television (LTV)oMCA senior capstone courseoLeuzinger announcements/studentsoCommunity/ Global NewsoShort Films/CommercialsoStudent body submissions/MCA-editedoEquipment: iMacs, Final Cut Pro, Panasonic HD cameras

The Torch: PhotojournalismoMCA senior Capstone courseoMCA digital photography/journalismoMonthly online/printed publicationoStudent body submissions/MCA editedoEquipment: Computers, software, Canon SLR Digital cameras

Game Development and Animation

In Development!

The MCA Interactive WebsiteBlogMCA social networkWeekly academy updatesMonthly field trip photos Student of the monthAdvertisementsStudent gallery/clips

The Media Lab32 iMac computers-Microsoft Office:

-Adobe Creative Suite 3- Final Cut Pro- ComicLife

MCA Media Club The MCA Media Lab will be used by all technical and core classes

to integrate multimedia into curriculum, and provide students with access to computers, software, and ultimate certification.

MCA Certifications

Microsoft Business Certification: 2007 Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook) *12th grade English classes

Apple Certified Pro: Final Cut Pro *12th grade Digital Film Production

Adobe Certified Associate: Adobe CS3 (Dreamweaver, Flash, and

Photoshop)*12th grade Photojournalism and 12th grade 3D Design/ Video Game Production

Career Tech Student Organization (CTSO)CEO: Communicates with all branches of the MCA to facilitate achievement of MCA vision.Film& TV President: LTV, internships, jobs, career workshopsDigital Art President: MCA website, internships, jobs, career workshopsPhotojournalism President: The Torch, internships, jobs, career workshopsCOO: Clubs, student body, leadership and communicationCFO: Expenditures, equipment, fundraising, and community partnersRepresentatives: 10th, 11th, and 12th: Grade-level activities

MCA +*Field Trips:-USC School of Cinematic Arts -Museum of Tolerance -Art Institute, Los Angeles*Mentorships/Internships:- All MCA juniors work with a mentor in the Arts, Media & Entertainment industry and MCA seniors work toward internships in the career pathway of their choice*Guest Speakers:

Brian Van Holt- Actor: ABC show Cougar Town, Albert Hughes- Director: The Book of Eli

Eric Elder- Game Development: Art Institute, Los Angeles*Clubs: Media Club and CTSO/MCA Club*Academic probation: All students with any grades below a “C” are provided additional support, monitoring, and opportunities to improve.

KAMALA [email protected]

(310) 263-2200 ext. 75104118 W. Rosecrans Avenue

Lawndale, CA 90260