Paris in the 20's

google doodle sketches

some sketches for the google doodle contest by 11th graders

11th Grade Typography Self Portraits

Pop Up Shop logo

The NDHS Pop Up Shop logo is now complete after numerous rounds of revisions, stay tuned for the Pop Up Shop poster Campaign from the 11th grade

Community Service Club Rocks!

NDHS Community Service Club students helped volunteer at Material for the Arts in Queens! MFTA is an awesome organization that provides thousands of NYC’s arts and cultural organizations, public schools, and community arts programs with the supplies they need to run and expand their programs. MFTA gathers materials from companies and individuals that no longer need them and makes them available, for free, to the artists and educators that do. MFTA is a great resource to NDHS Design staff as we always have an annual trip at the start of our school year! Great work to all the girls that helped organize the warehouse materials!

Identity Sculpture

Based on the work by master sculpture Robert Arneson, Year one students produced several drafts and studies before creating their final piece. The students were asked to place objects on their "heads" that told the viewer about their personality and interests. They used recycled materials, glue, tape, and acrylic paint to create their masterpieces. Way to go 9th graders!

Repeat Pattern Design

Eloina Flores's organic repeat pattern design marketed on an ipod skin.

Brittany Reeves's geometric repeat pattern design marketed on a bed set. 

Shartell Moran's organic repeat pattern design marketed on swim wear.

Melody Dunbar's organic repeat pattern design marketed on a bed set.

10th grade students have been studying repeat pattern design. They studied and created geometric and organic repeats. They then had to solve the problem of how to market their repeat patterns on specific products. Student's also learned about target markets and merchandising. 

Junior Lighting

Junior and Sophomore designers were asked to create table top lamps. The design theme was kept open but all the lamps were variations on the simple cube.

Tribeca Film Festival Here We Come

These Streets Are Our Home: Rough Cut Trailer from Mediastorm New Design on Vimeo.

Check out some of the beginning movie trailers coming out of our upper grade level documentary filmmaking course.  The class, Mediastorm, explores "silences" that exist in our society.  Students in production teams are making short documentaries that focus on bringing attention to a critical issue facing New York City and the larger world outside of the city.  Students are learning all aspects of the filmmaking process including proposal writing, marketing, filming, editing, sound production and research.

Above is raw footage interview from Wicked Kid Production Team's film These Streets Are Our Home.  The film explores teen homelessness and the shelter system in New York City.  The clip is of New Design High's own 12th grader Emmanual who lived in the shelter in New York City.  

Below, is K-Bob Production teams interview with 12th grader Bobbi.  Bobbi explores the life of Bobbi Barker and her experiences in the juvenile justice system.  The film is focused on telling the story of youth incarcerated in our city. 



Bobbi Trailer Draft from Mediastorm New Design on Vimeo.

The Mediastorm films will premiering this spring and will be entered into film festivals all over the country.  To find out more about the class please check out the Mediastorm Class Blog.  

Domincan Republic here comes New Design

6 New Design High School students have been selected for Global Potential's six-week summer program in the Dominican Republic! They will be traveling summer 2012 to do community development work in rural villages and living with host families for the duration of their stay. The application process was quite competitive so we are super proud that they were accepted. Congrats to Taylor M, Christian O, Junior B, Ashley R, Danielle H and Peter R.

NEWSPAPER FASHION 2011

New Design NewsPaper Fashion Show 2011
Edited by 9th Grader Jonathan Ramos
"After it was filmed I started to put the whole thing together from the sketches to the making of the clothing to the the fashion show itself. This was my first time using iMovie and my first time video editing. It took a long time! I'm excited because I really want to become a filmmaker."
--Johnathan Ramos, 9th Grade NDHS

CB2's Eastside Store Opening Bash

APER and CB2 had a little get together last night to celebrate the opening of the CB2 Eastside Manhattan store on 3rd Ave and 58th street. The party also marked CB2's partnership with New Design High School, which gives students the chance to work with street photographers like Backyard Bill, Eddie Newton and Street Peeper. Their pictures were on display at the store launch party and available for sale via silent auction with proceeds benefiting the high school. Check out our shots from last night, which included attendees Maggie Gyllenhaal, Darryl "D.M.C." Matthews McDaniels of a little group called Run-D.M.C. and PAPER fav, artist Kalup Linzy.

Billy Rohan on NDHS Skate Program!

HBTV: Scholastic Survey with jeffstaple - Billy Rohan from HBTV on Vimeo.

"Education is undoubtedly a foundation of any culture and society. The very success of society hinges on a proper reinforcement that engages the people in acquiring and disseminating knowledge. Sharing a common interest in the continued focus on bringing education and learning to the forefront, HBTV and jeffstaple of Staple Design are partnering to create a new series titled Scholastic Survey which consists of online episodes exploring the importance and necessity of placing our best interests in education. In a time and place where education has been relegated to the back burner amidst budgetary cuts and misdirected spending in the United States, now more then ever is a time to look into the unrepairable damage that comes with an uneducated society."

Check more at Scholastic Survey with Billy Rohan!

Senior Mentor Program

Following last year's success the iDESIGN program has launched the 2011-2012 Senior Mentor program. iDESIGN is a school-based leadership program of Urban Arts Partnership that aims to boost school engagement among 9th and 10th grade NDHS students who have struggled with attendance in the past. Seniors are paired with younger iDESIGN students, offering academic and emotional support during group and individual meetings. This year groups will be taking trips and going on school lunches to encourage a positive and open environment. Pictured above are mentors and mentees at the iDESIGN kick-off luncheon held in October.

NDHS at the 2011 Mobility Shifts Conference

Last Wednesday 12 NDHS students paid a visit to Urban Arts Partnership to prepare to present at the 2011 Mobility Shifts Conference that will be hosted at The New School later this month. The students will be a part of the panel, "NYC Students Imagine the 2050 Classroom." With the support of two professional designers, students brainstormed, discussed and designed their vision for schools in 2050 that they will present at the conference on October 12th.

NDHS OPEN HOURS 8th GRADE TOURS

New Design High School would like to cordially invite 8th grade students and families to our OPEN HOUSE tours!

The tours will be offered on 2 different school days - In order to attend the tour you must RSVP by email only at sarahbaltazar@newdesignhigh.com.

Please note - large groups or middle school guidance counselors should email SARAH directly regarding private tour possibilities.

Tuesday, November 8th - ELECTION DAY - 2:00pm (All NYC Public school students do not have class this day, 8th graders should always attend with a parent or guardian)

Wednesday, November 16th - 6:00pm

Should you have any further questions or concerns please contact sarahbaltazar@newdesignhigh.com.

See you soon!

CONCESSION STAND CONSTRUCTION CREW

A Lentini-Ratkowski production with help from the Center for Architecture and the students of New Design High School.

Rising Seniors Class of 2012

RISING seniors of the Class of 2012 that are interested in pushing themselves to the NEXT LEVEL - check out these COLLEGE NOW courses that are offered next semester, Fall of 2011 at BMCC! Classes will be held on Saturday and totally FREE tuition to NDHS students. Limited seats are available, see Sarah for more details. You must register before the end of SUMMER 2011!

College Now Courses - Fall 2011

Fundamentals of Speech SPE 100, 3 credits
The aim of this course is to develop effective skills in speech communication. The student examines how to generate topics and organize ideas, masters elements of audience psychology, and practices techniques of speech presentation in a public forum. All elements of speech production and presentation are considered.

General Psychology PSY 100, 3 credits
This course stresses adaptive human behavior in relation to the environment. Topics considered include: origins and methods of psychology, neuropsychological bases of behavior, maturation, motivation, emotion, learning frustration and conflict.

Introduction to Sociology SOC 100, 3 credits
This course analyzes the structure, processes and products associated with group living. Attention is focused on the concepts of social organization, culture, groups, stratification, major social institutions and significant trends in group living.

Introduction to Video Technology VAT 100, 2 credits
This course explains how video technology works. It covers the fundamentals of contemporary media technology including understanding video image formation, data compression, picture and sound generation and manipulation, and the impact of new technologies, such as HD-TV and P2P. Lab exercises introduce students to the operations of cameras, video-recording systems, microphones, and the uses of SMPTE Time Code. Students also examine systems for delivering media to the viewer, including webcast, broadcast, and satellite and cable distribution.

Introduction to Multimedia MMP 100, 3 credits (2hours 2 lab hours)
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of multimedia production. In a hands-on class, students will learn the essentials of program design and authoring software in an integrated computer environment. Students will learn how to combine graphics, audio and text to create programs for industrial and educational applications.

Introduction to Computer and Information Security CIS 115 (Fridays afternoon only), 3 credits
This course provides an introduction to computer and information security. The significance of information integrity, availability and confidentiality are presented to demonstrate the importance of computer and information security. Students will gain practical skills on how to recognize threats and correct vulnerabilities. Techniques of detection, prevention and recovery from intrusions by malicious software will be taught with emphasis on concepts of organizational security through the institution of policies and procedures, and establishment of business and continuity planning.

Accounting Principles I ACC 122, 4 Credits
The course covers the fundamental principles of accounting and the practical use of accounting tools and techniques. Topics covered include the definition and scope of accounting, accounting records and processes, books of original and subsequent entry, work sheets, adjusting and closing entries, accounting for cash, accounting for negotiable instruments, and accounting for plant assets. An investigation is made of accounting for service businesses and trading concerns.

Introduction to Business BUS 104, 3 credits
Business and industry in the United States are surveyed broadly in this course. Emphasis is placed on the historical development, objectives, methods of operation, and the interrelationships of management, labor and government. Included is the study of new developments and trends in business administration and the problems they engender in the total management process.

Elements of Engineering Design ESC 111, 1 credit
This course provides an introduction to engineering practice through hands-on investigations, computer applications, and design projects in the fields of structures and robotics. All investigations and design projects are performed in groups and presented in oral and /or written form. Computers are used for documentation, data analysis and robot control.

General Chemistry CHE 110, 4 Credits
This course is designed specifically for the non-science major and should only be taken by students in non-science disciplines: liberal arts, business, etc. It explores the world of atoms and molecules and relates this submicroscope world to the daily life of the student. Topics to be discussed include plastics, foods, the environment, genetics and drugs.

John Lennon Bus Project

Spring 2011 Field Day

NDHS 2011 - Blue then Orange Wins from David Rothauser on Vimeo.

NDHS 2011 Boys Relay from David Rothauser on Vimeo.

NDHS 2011 Girls Relay from David Rothauser on Vimeo.

NDHS 2011 Over the Top 1 from David Rothauser on Vimeo.

NDHS 2011 Over the Top 2 from David Rothauser on Vimeo.

NDHS 2011 Over the Top 3 from David Rothauser on Vimeo.