Mobile Production Technology Lab and Mobile Production Resources Fund

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The mobile production lab is a modular lab of production equipment that can be easily set up or packed up for educational programming. The mobility of the lab ensures that quality programming can be accessed by schools all across the district.

Our in-school and extracurricular programs have been extremely successful over the past twelve months and we are now taking steps to begin integrating these technological resources into public school classrooms across the district. Our goal is for this tech to act as a resource for teachers to facilitate engaging learning opportunities that support their content standards using technology and 21st century skill building programs based around the music/creative industries.

In a nutshell - Teachers will use this technology to amplify their ability to empower and equip their students and thus, they are creating well rounded learners that are better equipped to pursue professional opportunities at a much earlier age. Furthermore, teachers and school partners will be given access to Dynamo’s robust network of industry partners (artists, bands, photographers, videographers, designers, record labels, etc) to ensure that the community is heavily involved in supporting school programming.

This is the sort of thing that allows for students to grow at an extremely rapid pace and experience a higher success rate in the academic world. When fully scaled, this model will allow for full time programs to be established at partner schools as a regular part of the students’ free and public education -- Just like what we did at Howard Connect Academy and The Howard School.

Additionally, we will assist all partner schools and educators with grant writing and grant preparation so that full time programming becomes a reality sooner than later.

Target Funding Goal: $45,000-$70,000

*** Funding goal dependent on scale of launch ***

The Problem

Chattanooga students are currently underserved and under equipped in modern media arts programming throughout our community. There is also a lack of career professional development opportunities for local students. Typically this issue falls on our local schools and teachers to find a solution. Unfortunately, they too are under equipped and underfunded.

Technology INCLUDED WITH THE MOBILE PRODUCTION LAB

• Technology included in this project is dependent on scaling and funding available. The link below provides a breakdown of all included equipment:

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• MacBook Pro Lab

• Editing and production software suites

• A plethora of music production equipment

• Multiple film and photo rigs

• Curriculum/lesson plan development and teacher training as well as professional development for educators

• Pelican cases for ease of transportation between partner schools in the HCDE district.

Why should you support this initiative?

• It is imperative that we, as a community, support our students. IT TAKES A VILLAGE!

• Teachers will be equipped to implement engaging and impactful lessons that address the state standards built around 21st Century Skills

• This studio program will be grounded in the educational realm while providing a means by which real world success is entirely attainable for students.

Partner schools for phase One Scaling

For this first school year we will work with 3-4 schools.

Target Schools:

• Center for Creative Arts

• Brainerd High School

Technology In the Classroom: For Teachers

Our goal is for this tech to act as a resource for teachers to facilitate engaging learning opportunities that support their content standards using technology and 21st century skill building programs.

In a nutshell - Teachers use this technology to amplify their ability to empower and equip their students.

Technology In the Classroom: For STUDENTS

Our goal is for this tech to act as a resource that allows for students to effectively reach Self-Actualization. Students will achieve this growth through educational opportunities that allow for 21st Century Skills growth and professional opportunities that allow for 21st Century Skills mastery within the local community and abroad.

Additionally, the 21st Century Skills mastered by students will carry over into their personal lives, academic lives, and professional lives (regardless of their future profession). The skills grown and mastered through the professional creative realm are an essential component of any successful person’s life, which is why students must have these opportunities.

WHat is SELF ACTUALIZATION and why does it matter?

Our end goal is to help students reach Self Actualization, and the creative industry just so happens to be a perfect catalyst to achieve just that.

Definition: The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, especially considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

We HELP STUDENTS achieve Self Actualization through 21st Century Skill Building and professional opportunities

• Entrepreneurial, Economic, and Business Literacy

• Civic Literacy

• Creativity and Innovation

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Global Awareness

Outcomes and Projected Impact

Funding for this project will allow for our team to begin working on a regular basis with several schools throughout the duration of the school year. The successful implementation of this initiative will have an unparalleled impact on Chattanooga.

• Students in public schools - _____

• Teachers in public schools - _____

• Artists, Musicians, Bands - ______

• Countless professional opportunities for students with local creative agencies and local businesses beyond their school and classroom.

WHY SHOULD THIS HAPPEN RIGHT NOW?

• Our mission addresses every major initiative in Chattanooga (art, edu, culture, innovation, neighbor hood/community development) smoothly and cohesively.

• Our programming focuses on workforce development.

• Major changes in the local school system.

• Dynamo has had incredible success at current partner schools

Through community partnership, Dynamo Studios cultivates an innovative culture founded in music production that is essential for the sustained entrepreneurial growth of our city. You can make a difference.

If you are interested in making a financial donation to support our programs, please click the "Sponsor & Give" button below.

If you are interested in contributing an in-kind gift or sponsoring Dynamo Studios by donating music/recording equipment, please contact us by filling out the form below. Our students can always use more gear and tech resources!

Additionally, if you have any questions regarding this specific fund please fill out the form below.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CHECKING OUT WHAT WE ARE DOING FOR OUR COMMUNITY!