PROJECT PRIZE
Saturday Program Session I
October 4th 2014 - January 24th 2015
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Kajukenbo: is a hybrid martial-art which was founded in the Palmas settlement on Oahu, Hawaii. Due to the
violence in the settlement, 5 martial artists from 5 different backgrounds came together to develop an art that
would be practical and effective to use in the street. The style was developed to suit all ranges and speeds.
Kajukenbo maintains its strong self-defense focus and street practicality due to founders (and their progeny’s)
constant polishing of the techniques. The school of Kajukenbo I will be teaching from is the Gaylord method. As
recognized by the Kajukenbo Association of America. Kajukenbo has 8 mental aims which help guide students in
their growth and development: Belief, Self-Control, Honesty, Courage, Patience, Perseverance, Respect for
Others and Love for humanity.
Away to China We Go: This workshop is for beginners who are interested in learning about other cultures and
languages, it introduces the students to the Pin Yin (Pronunciation of the Chinese language, thorough the
development of basic skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing). Contrasts and similarities between the
Chinese and US education and culture systems will be discussed. Chinese family values, marriage, religious
believes, ancient and contemporary way of dressing, music, TV, movies, transportation, commerce and current
cost of living and FOOD will be explored.
Art Extravanganza! Sculpting /Painting & Charcoal drawing: This class will introduce students to some familiar
painting materials and explore how to use them in less familiar ways. Students will get a firm handling on color
theory, material, and proper techniques as well as how to transform all of that knowledge and material to fit
their own personal aesthetics and creativity. There will be an emphasis on Acrylic Painting on canvas and
acetate, watercolors, as well as Asian Brush Painting and the Application of all of those techniques on a final
painting the students design themselves. Students will also have the opportunity to play with clay and learn how
to properly handle it, preserve it, and sculpt it into various objects and figures. This will prepare them for the
future in building larger scale work that will last. Aside from traditional clay work, students will also get to
experiment with Paper Mache and Cardboard making masks, and mold making and casting. This class will
expand the student’s minds for what is sculpture and show them how to safely make 3D objects. This class also
includes charcoal drawing, whether students are familiar with drawing with charcoal or have no experience at
all. Students will learn the fundamentals of the material and enjoy a vast amount of projects that will constantly
build up their skills. Activities will range from figure drawing, still life observation, drawing outside, to impossible
compositions and creatures. Not everything can be expressed in words, and visual expression is a great tool to
have.
How to Start a Business: With the rise of access to information of all kinds, and consumer bases that span the
globe via the web, there’s never been a better time to be an entrepreneur. The Internet Entrepreneur
curriculum will introduce the young people of the Project Prize program to the fundamentals of what it takes to
be an entrepreneur and teach them how to brand their business on the web.
Garage Band: Students will learn the fundamentals of basic theory while playing in a band setting. Within the
term, all students will have learned to play 1-3 songs or accompany other musicians and singers. They will be
assigned a song list to listen to in class or at home to exercise their ear training.
Creativity in Building Design: Join us and learn about the amazing world of building, while discovering, testing,
challenging and developing your creative side. Learning about buildings gives us the architectural alphabet;
understanding texture, scale and space forms the very words of the architectural language. Small, ‘do it yourself’
working projects will teach you to visualize, and armed with technical information you’ll learn to express your
imagination on paper and with simple materials. Tall buildings, domes and bridges will emerge from your hands
in their beautiful structural geometry. At least one project will have a direct application on QCC Campus
(bleachers at the athletic field, shaded outdoor seating, a coffee shop or a ‘statement’ campus entry). We
believe that both learning and building can be enjoyable activities, and this class will bring you all these.
Math Matters: Utilizing the common core standards, students will apply the math they know per grade level to
solve problems arising in everyday life.
Slam Poetry: This course is designed to take you through a process of discovery, expression, and revision while
exploring pertinent issues that face urban youth today. Students will engage in community responsibility and
advocacy discussion and the course will culminate in a poetry event during which every participant will have the
opportunity to perform one or more of their selected pieces. In addition to a live performance, every participant
will create a portfolio of poetry and hip-hop that has been reviewed by peers and is publication ready.
The Keys to Career Success: This workshop will expose students to the concepts, skills and mind set they will
need to prepare for their entry into the job market. There will be a focus on comparing the commitment, hard
work and discipline demonstrated by athletes to the commitment, hard work and discipline that launching a
career requires. Best practices will be presented on the topics discussed. These will include: career exploration,
resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, networking, internships, job shadowing, volunteerism, financial
literacy, professionalism, teamwork, time management and business and social etiquette.
Mathabilities: Fractions are constantly the biggest problem spot in elementary mathematics, and a
misunderstanding of fractions can lead to many other issues down the line. This course will help to ease fraction
anxiety and allow students to be more aware of fractions through games, and the probability that comes from
them. Students will focus on various math topics such as solving equations and manipulating radicals.
Step: Through stepping, students will use their bodies as instruments to create intricate rhythms and sounds
through a combination of footsteps, claps and spoken word.
Tutoring: Tutoring is offered each Saturday in various subjects and students need to notify Ms. Rosa in the
meeting room (S224) to set up the sessions.