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On-Camera Techniques Series

Lights, camera, action! Monday launched the start of an exciting four-part seminar series about on-camera techniques for the students to utilize in the weekly news segments. Taught by voice actor Renee Beale and former CNN correspondent Jamie McIntyre, the students had the opportunity to practice their camera techniques with professional equipment and coaching.

For the first seminar in the series, the students practiced their on-camera energy, learning techniques such as “don’t drop the last syllable” and to hold eye contact with the camera when done speaking. Renee and Jamie discussed the different means of delivering information, like audio-prompting, and taught the “set of three” technique for creating vocal interest.

We can’t wait to see what else this unique learning opportunity will bring! Special thanks to the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts and their Bright StARTS program for making this opportunity possible.

Dr. Alan Scott Explains Immunology

Parasites, vaccinations, and public health- Dr. Alan Scott, professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, presented to the students on Monday on these specialties, giving an overview of his research as well as a look at the why’s and how’s of herd immunity. After talking about his research in nematode infections, Dr. Scott discussed how the different types of vaccinations. The students learned about the decline in the rates of disease since vaccinations were introduced, as well as how one person getting vaccinated can protect others who are vulnerable. They discussed how what types of side effects there can be from vaccines, and how serious side effects are very rare.

Following the presentation, the biology class had the privilege of an extended learning session with Dr. Scott in which they asked in-depth questions about different diseases, the effect on the cells of the body, and their treatments. Thank you Dr. Scott for this wonderful learning opportunity!