The first ever Dekalb Academy CTAE Showcase was on full view for the public last week, as the school partnered with STEAM Teams to produce a first class affair to showcase the CTAE department and STEAM Teams course work. The event, held in the school’s gym on December 5th, displayed the future of CTAE and abilities of our students in Animation (2D/3D), Digital Media (Film/Photography) and Drones. Partners for the event included the Art Institute of Atlanta, Blender, Universal Phoenix Group, Slush Naturals and Digital Dance Culture.

The students in all CTAE classes were tasked with completing a final project based on rubric to prepare for the showcase. The Digital Media students were also on full display as production crew members for DNN (D.A.T.E News Network), applying their photography and film skills through coverage of the event in the form of interviews, pictures, video footage and social media curations.

The Art Institute of Atlanta held a position the entire day, showcasing and presenting sections about careers and demos in Animation & Film. Tom Biondilillo and French Spencer brought fun and interactive sessions to the students and drove home the possibilities within secondary education and the work force.

The day finished with an Awards Ceremony in which D.A.T.E Academy supplied over $1,000 worth of awards in the forms of gift cards and trophies. The event was a resolute success and STEAM Teams looks forward to an even bigger affair and more support the next time. Contact us for inquiries regarding partnership with STEAM Teams or the D.A.T.E CTAE Showcase at info@steamteams.org.

1st Annual D.A.T.E Academy CTAE Showcase Award Winners

5th Grade Digital Media (Photography)
1st Place: Lesly Lopez
2nd Place: Sasha Taylor

6th Grade Digital Media (Film & Photography)
1st Place: Kellis Smith
2nd Place: Harlyn Petty

OVERALL WINNER: 6th Grade – Hannah Jackson

7th Grade Animation (2D)
1st Place: Mekhi Sweeny
2nd Place: Harmoni Washington

8th Grade Animation (2D/3D)
1st Place: Jaden Caldwell
2nd Place: Najma Jama

OVERALL WINNER: 8th Grade – Jaden Caldwell

5th Grade Drones
1st Place: Kaelyn Graham/Elizabeth Jones
2nd Place: Jabez Wolde/Olayinka Oloyede/Elana Gayle

6th Grade Drones
1st Place: John Stanard/ Adan Griffith
2nd Place: Javon Bowser/Angelina Eam

7th Grade Drones
1st Place: Kiama Innocent/Koren Smoot
2nd Place: Skyla Walton/Skylar Person

8th Grade Drones
1st Place: Chanel Gathers/Theodore Toure
2nd: Zion Theodore/Jeremiah Randolph

OVERALL WINNER: 5th Grade – Kaelyn Graham/Elizabeth Jones