Plumas Charter School announces a recent collaboration between video production students, under the guidance of instructor Greg Willis, and Plumas District Hospital. The students crafted a promotional video for the recent Sierra Nevada Conservation and Wilderness Medicine Conference, showcasing its unique offerings and scenic location.
The students, with help from their teacher and PCS technology specialist Ryan Willis, utilized a drone, a GoPro camera, a professional-grade camera and industry-standard editing software and computers to produce the representation of the medical conference. The video is featured on the conference’s website at https://www.pdh.org/events/WildernessConference/main. From sweeping aerial shots of the picturesque UC Berkeley Forestry Camp in Meadow Valley, to intimate interviews with conference organizers and participants, the video aims to both inform and inspire.
PCS reports that the media project originated when conference director Dr. Jeffery Kepple contacted local photographer Lisa Kelly, who is also the K-12 career technical education pathway coordinator, for assistance in capturing the essence of the conference through photography. Recognizing an opportunity for collaboration, Kelly proposed involving PCS’ design, visual and media arts pathway students to produce a high-quality video.
“The big picture and most relevant outcome here is that the students have now created a very fruitful partnership to support PDH in marketing their unique programs,” said Kelly, “and conversely, PDH will provide input for effective marketing of a hallmark program. One element of a high-quality pathway is a student-based organization or enterprise. This is a perfect example.”
The resulting promotional video serves as a testament to the creativity, professionalism, and collaborative spirit of PCS students. “In this project, just as in professional filmmaking, it takes a team effort to create something great,” said Greg Willis. “Like pieces of a puzzle, each team member contributes to the final product. But, much like in editing, a lot of work ends up on the cutting room floor: unseen, yet essential to the process.”
By partnering with organizations like the Sierra Nevada Conservation and Wilderness Medicine Conference, PCS continues to provide real-world learning experiences that prepare students for future success in their chosen fields.
The conference is supported through the combined efforts of PDH, Plumas Health Care Foundation and the UC Berkeley Forestry camp. The event is open to professionals in both healthcare and non-healthcare fields, including students and residents.
The design, visual and media arts pathway is part of the grant-funded career and technical education program at PCS. In addition to this pathway, the CTE program offers nine other areas of study: agriscience, manufacturing and metal fabrication, food service and hospitality, forestry and natural resources, hospitality, tourism and recreation, patient care, performing arts, public safety, and software systems. The charter school utilizes the K12 Strong Workforce grant program to establish new pathways and expand existing pathways.
PCS operates learning centers in Quincy, Taylorsville and Chester. For more information about pathways and enrollment, visit http://www.plumascharterschool.org.
Information provided by Plumas Charter School
