CREATIVE FUTURES
The creative economy is an incredibly expansive ecosystem for creatives of all fields. However, more often than not, young people of color have limited exposure to these opportunities and are less likely to leverage their gifts and talents in ways that can open up creative career opportunities. As a Hip Hop Cultural Art Center, Elementz is committed to disrupting that dynamic by increasing exposure and building infrastructure for young artists, graphic designers, writers, fashion designers, architects, performers, and innovators of all kinds to reshape the future...creatively.
Creative programming at Elementz is uniquely designed to provide space and support for cultural artist to be exposed to, and refine their crafts, whether they be in music production, movement, storytelling, or visual expression.
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MUSIC PRODUCTION
Music production is a course specifically designed for young people interested in producing music and digital content. While in the program, students will learn how to study, appreciate, and evaluate music productions and develop the skills to create unique content, including beats, songs, and podcasts. Students will learn to use industry-standard equipment and software, ranging from beginner to advanced levels, including GarageBand, Reason 10, FL Studio, Ableton Live, and Final Cut Pro.
To have this programming your school, please Lela Rankins at Lela@elementz.org.
To register for Studio E. sessions at Elementz, click the link below.
POETRY & CREATIVE WRITING
ECHO Youth Poetry Slam/ Poetry Out Loud
Elementz works with local high schools to coordinate the ECHO Youth Poetry SLAM competition as well as the, state-wide, Poetry Out Loud oral recitation competition. Look for updates on these competitions throughout the school year on our website.
In the meantime, come down to Elementz to be a part of our vibrant poetry community!
To have this programming your school, please Lela Rankins at Lela@elementz.org.
To register for poetry at Elementz, click the link below.
DJ-ING
Learn to DJ with the incomparable DJ GUY WES, where you will learn introductory and advanced techniques in the art of DJ-ing. Members will learn about the equipment needed to become a DJ, how to maintain proper care for DJ equipment, as well as sophisticated techniques of beat mixing and scratching. At the mastery level, students will learn beat juggling and other tricks that DJs use in battle performances.
All youth and adults are welcome to sign up to participate in this program.
VISUAL ART
The Elementz Visual Arts Program is a comprehensive program that teaches graffiti art, Graphic Design, and 3D Printing using traditional materials as well as industry-standard, computer-based software such as Adobe Creative Suite. This is a program for all aspiring visual artists who are interested in graffiti writing and graphic design.
To have this programming your school, please Lela Rankins at Lela@elementz.org.
To register for Visual Art sessions at Elementz, click the link below.
HIP HOP DANCE
Hip Hop Dance or Breaking is an essential element of the culture and is a kind of expressive movement many describe as “postural semantics.” To learn this style of dance, like any other art form, requires a dedicated study of its origins and fundamental techniques, which will then lead to uniqueness and innovation that bring the art to life.
To have this programming your school, please Lela Rankins at Lela@elementz.org.
To register for Hip Hop Dance at Elementz, click the link below.
VIDEOGRAPHY
VIDEOGRAPHY
The Elementz Videography incorporates industry-standard equipment and techniques to teach impactful, cinematic storytelling to the next generation of movie makers.
This is a project-based class, where subjects will be predetermined. This will provide some much-needed structure, while also allowing students to add their visions to the final projects.
The skills learned in this course will inform and inspire.
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MONDAY
MUSIC PRODUCTION
(YOUTH)—4-5PM
(ADULT)—5:30-6:30 PM
TUESDAY
POETRY/SPOKEN WORD
(YOUTH): 4 -5PM
(ADULT): 5:30-6:30 PM
DJ-ING
(YOUTH) 4-5 PM
VIDEOGRAPHY
(YOUTH) 5-6 PM
Po
WEDNESDAY
HIP HOP DANCE
(YOUTH) 4-5 PM
(ADULT) 5:30-6:30 PM
VIDEOGRAPHY
(YOUTH) 5:30-6:30 PM
THURSDAY
VISUAL ARTS
(YOUTH) 4-5 PM
GRAPHIC DESIGN
(YOUTH) 6-7PM
SATURDAY
DJ MASTERCLASS
(WITH DJ GUY WES)
11-1PM
(ADULTS CLASS)