Mohawk Valley Community College assistant professors Scot Connor and Josh Piejko led local students in a day of learning and exploration during a recent Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Honors Program event at the college.
Students in grades 9-12 from the school districts of Herkimer, Little Falls, Mount Markham, Poland and Richfield Springs attended the Exploring Game Art and Motion Media Honors Program event on Friday, Nov. 7, at MVCC.
Connor introduced students to the field of motion media. He discussed both the creative and technical skills required for producing motion graphics, 2D animations and animation production, Herkimer BOCES Honors Program Coordinator Deborah Schoff said.
During the game art lab, Piejko showcased skills students would develop as they pursue careers in 3D modeling, character development and environment design, Schoff said.
The Herkimer BOCES Honors Program is open to students in Herkimer BOCES component school districts and is designed to support the potential of students in grades 3-12 who have above average interests and abilities in a particular area. Programs allow for interaction with like-minded peers. Students learn by engaging in educational activities with presenters who are noted in their field. Exploration and programs provide for different learning styles and include topics in the arts and sciences as well as literature and history. Ongoing evaluation of all programs by teachers and students assures their relevance and quality.
Mohawk Valley Community College assistant professor Josh Piejko (on left) and local high school students pose for a photo during the Exploring Game Art and Motion Media Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Honors Program event on Friday, Nov. 7, at MVCC.
Mount Markham teacher Brian Olsen works with Mount Markham student Kayla Reichert in the motion media lab at Mohawk Valley Community College during a Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Honors Program event on Friday, Nov. 7, at MVCC.
Mohawk Valley Community College assistant professor Josh Piejko (standing) works with local high school students during a Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Honors Program event on Friday, Nov. 7, at MVCC.
Mohawk Valley Community College assistant professor Scot Connor (standing) works with local high school students during a Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Honors Program event on Friday, Nov. 7, at MVCC.
