PAINTED PATHWAYS DOCUMENTARY

 

The Painted Pathways Documentary Project was a collaboration between Pinnacles Prep scholars and professional artist Terry Valdez, and Pinnacles Prep board member and media arts educator, Rick Wray.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Painted Pathways Documentary Project was a collaboration between Pinnacles Prep scholars and professional artist Terry Valdez, and Pinnacles Prep board member and media arts educator, Rick Wray. The four-month collaboration gave two lead student groups an opportunity to experience the creative process behind mural and stencil making as well as documentary filmmaking methodology. The final product was a vibrant art pathway that all students, and numerous community members, contributed to that weaves its way across the entire school campus.

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Hands-on introduction to stencil/mural making and documentary film production

  • Campus place-making and community building

  • Mentorship and training from local artists

  • School-wide student, faculty, and board collaboration

 
Jackie Endsley