2005's program ran from June 20th–July 1st with 18 young women from Columbus area public and private high schools. These young women were mentored during their two-week study by six women graduate students and two staff members from ACCAD.
This year's program looked at digital artists as proponents of social change through their art and animation. Projects focused on creating 3D animation with Maya on the topic of Ohio's Darby Creek watershed, its history, value and preservation needs. During the first week of the program the group traveled to the Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park and researched issues surrounding the creek and watershed. In the second week of the program the girls created final animation projects that visualized their thoughts, research and opinions on Darby Creek using their research and software experiences from the preceding week.
Group Projects
TEAM 1: History
Students: Jennifer, Katie, and Gabrielle
Mentor: Katie Lynch
TEAM 2: Watershed
Students: Kathleen, Allison and Tristyn
Mentor: Esther Palmer
TEAM 3: Species
Students: Dominique, Kathryn and Daelann
Mentor: Melissa Crum
TEAM 4: Ecosystems
Students: Ajda, Malory and Taryn
Mentor: Cara Christenson
TEAM 5: Threats
Students: Erica, Natalia and Tyne
Mentor: Alice Panek
TEAM 5: Stewardship
Students: Rachel, Meagan and Lindsey
Mentor: Fran Kalal
