Equity In Light at PS166Q

I have the great pleasure in joining other leading NYC lighting professionals in working with Equity in Lighting’s enrichment program at PS166Q in Queens. The program brings an exciting, hands-on STEAM learning experience to 4th grade students through the world of lighting. Over 8 weeks it introduces students to the science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) behind lighting — a subject they encounter every day, but may never have explored as a powerful tool for creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. Through interactive lessons, experiments, and creative projects, students will learn how lighting shapes the world around us — from classrooms and homes to theaters, cities, and nature.

I’ve participated in two sessions so far. In the first session we introduced and demonstrated primary and secondary colors, shadows, and reflection. In the second we discussed light’s role in various societies, celebrations, and rituals and the student’s decorated a luminairia. The students have been wonderfully engaged and seem to have a great time. If you have the ability to get involved in this kind of program, or donate to one, please do.

Color mixing and colored shadows at PS166Q

Back to School

This semester I decided to look at songs with colors in the title. Of course, Purple Rain is the first one that comes to mind, so here’s the performance from the movie.

But purple isn’t the only color. There’s also raspberry.

And red.

And blue!

And…Pink…

Blue, again.

Have a good semester!

Back to School Fun

Here’s this semester’s back to school video. This time it’s Kylie Minogue in a concert performance of Light Years.

Back to School

School is starting up again so it’s time for another back to school music video of a song that’s about or features the word “light.” This time with Billy Joel!

Back to School

It’s time for the back to school music video about (sort of) light. So here’s The Doors on a set made of Doors(!) singing Light My Fire. Is that Andy Kaufman in the background?

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Back to School

This semester’s back to school music video

Back to School with Mumford & Sons

School starts this week at NYSID and next week at Parsons, so here’s the back to school video of a song that features light. A strange video from Mumford & Sons, the beautifully photographed Lover Of The Light.

Back to School

Teaching five classes last semester, along with my professional practice, was a bit too much. I hope to be back to regular postings soon. In the meantime, here’s this semester’s song about light.

Back to School, Back to Paradise

It’s back to school time again, so as usual a little fun before the serious semester. I think I’ve outdone myself this time. Here’s Meat Loaf emoting like there’s no tomorrow with “Paradise by the Dashboard Light”

Start of the Semester Fun

My classes at Pratt resume tomorrow so it’s time for another video of a song about light. This is John Fogerty singing CCR’s “As Long As I Can See The Light” and the lighting on this one is actually pretty good. Have Fun!