What’s New for 2008

Lions’ Quill Awards Ceremony

Tue, 20 May 2008 09:27:35 -0700

For the second year in a row, Jessica Smith received the First Place Photography award for her piece, The Eyes of Brimstone at the Lions’ Quill Awards ceremony.
Congratulations also go to the following DATA students for their work being published in the annual arts and literature magazine: Jennifer Valdez, Lixe-Hernandez-Carr, Bryan O’Neil, Kim Padilla, Leah Oakes, Markie Hackwith, Hinnaneh Qazi, Brittany Crawford, Katie England!

Top High School Honor at PS Art Museum

Wed, 7 May 2008 10:35:09 -0700

Jessica Smith received the $1,000 Fogelson-Anderson Purchase Award, the top high school honor at the PS Museum’s Fine Arts Creativity show. Her work will be added to the Museum’s permanent educational collection. This is the second purchase award received by a Digital Imaging student in the past three years.

Parent Night for Academy Students

Tue, 6 May 2008 09:52:07 -0700

On May 6th DATA packed the CCHS theater with over 250 people for its 1st annual Parent Night. This event was held to welcome new families and discuss what it means for students and parents to be part of a California Partnership Academy.

Emanuel Leon Designs

Mon, 5 May 2008 13:37:45 -0700

In addition to designing t-shirts for a variety of school clubs, DATA senior Emanuel Leon, has been actively creating graphics for the Palm Springs Art Museum and GoBike as well as motion graphics for the Indian Jones release at the Mary Pickford Theater.

La Quinta Arts Scholarships Awarded

Mon, 5 May 2008 13:37:44 -0700

DATA seniors who are pursuing degrees in digital / visual arts were awarded scholarships from the La Quinta Arts Foundation.
Congratulations to the following students:
Hana Wexler- $2,500
Bryan O’neil- $1,000
Danny Morales- $1,000

National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Mon, 5 May 2008 13:37:40 -0700

For the second year in a row, DATA students have earned scholarships from the NATAS-Pacific West chapter.
Congratulations to the following students:
Denisse Gonzalez- $2000 David Garcia Fund for journalism
Bryan O’Neil- $1,000 for animation
Cynthia Figueroa- $1,000 for journalsim

Did someone say 4 Gig Flash Drives?

Fri, 2 May 2008 09:58:06 -0700

Beginning Fall 2008, all DATA students will be receiving customized 4 gig Flash drives and lanyards as a means to transfer project files between Academy classes and home!

Students Appear on KFUT 1270

Fri, 2 May 2008 09:50:24 -0700

Cathedral City High School Digital Arts Technology students Denisse Gonzalez, Prescilla Sanchez, Maria Ramirez, and Cynthia Figureoa will be guests on the El Molkajete Spanish language talk show on Tuesday, March 25 at 7 a.m. The show is hosted by Marvin Alvarez and Ernesto Gonzalez and airs 6-9 a.m. on KFUT 1270 a.m. All four senior students are pursuing careers in media after graduation in June and will be producing news pieces for El Molkajete in the future.

DATA Awarded California Partnership Academy

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 12:32:28 -0800

The Digital Arts Technology Academy (DATA) at Cathedral City High School has received a California Partnership Academy grant from the California Department of Education. The Partnership Academy Model is a three-year program, grades 10-12, structured as a school-within-a-school and provides DATA with an $81,000 grant to support this model. For the past three years, DATA has received a $10,000 grant from the CDE to serve as a demonstration school for other high schools around the state that are interested in improving or starting a digital arts program

New Shirts for De

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:28:38 -0800

New shirts for the Digital Element club arrive shining bright!

Julius Shulman Workshop

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:57:26 -0800

On March 11th, as a follow up to his lecture at CCHS, Mr. Shulman will be providing a personal tour of his new exhibit at the Palm Springs Art Museum and giving an architectural photography workshop. Catch the podcast later!

Digital Arts Creativity at PS Art Museum

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:55:26 -0800

Congratulations to the following students for their digital art work being accepted into the annual Fine Arts Creativity show at the Palm Springs Art Museum: Cindy Sanchez (digital photograph), Markie Hackwith (digital light drawing), Bryan O’Neil (3D rendering), Jessica Smith (digital composite), and Hana Wexler (digital composite). This will be Cindy’s second year in the show!!!
Reception & awards: 3/14/08, 5:30-8:30 PM, PS Art Museum

DATA 2007-08 Presentations

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:40:08 -0800

03/18/08: Recruitment at James Workman Middle School
03/14/08: Spring Demonstration Day at CCHS
03/06/08: Cauthron at CUE for Apple, Inc
11/16/07: Cauthron at California Arts Education Association
10/12/07: Fall Demonstration Day at CCHS

The Elephant Man Screening

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:09:27 -0800

The Digital Element Club, Visual Arts coordinator, Louisa Castrodale, and The Palm Springs Film Society will be hosting a private screening of The Elephant Man for DATA students. Students will view the film in the CCHS theatre and participate in a Q&A with a screenwriter.

Julius Schulman Lecture

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:08:02 -0800

On January 16th, 2008, The Digital Element Club will be hosting renown architectural photographer, Julius Schulman. With the help of Visual Arts Coordinator, Louisa Castrodale, Mr. Shulman will show and discuss his work with the students. Advanced photography students from La Quinta and Indio high schools will also be invited.

Restore the Salton Sea Wins State Award

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:27:39 -0800

Restore the Salton Sea, a Public Service Announcement collaboration, was awarded second place in the State at The LegiSchool Project. Congratulations to Cynthia Figueroa, Denisse Gonzalez, Jared Mojica, Ande Hernandez and Kim Padilla for their excellence!

The Digital Element Club Launched

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 13:04:54 -0800

Students from Mr. Cauthron’s Advanced classes have organized a new student club at CCHS. The Digital Element Club was established to promote creativity, artistic abilities, and unique expression as 21st century skills. Their first tasks include: t-shirt designs, selling and producing radio ads on m99.5, and organizing field trips to the Palm Springs Art Museum and The Getty Museum. They will also be hosting events such as the Julius Shulman lecture and a private viewing of The Elephant Man with guest screenwriter Q&A.

Holiday Bowl DVD for CCHS Band

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:02:58 -0700

DATA video production produces DVD for CCHS band to be submitted for participation in The Holiday Bowl festivities.

The College Application Process Begins

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 13:01:34 -0700

DATA counselor, Deborah Applebaum, begins working with DATA seniors on their college application and financial aid process.

DATA Senior English

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:59:23 -0700

DATA senior English gets off to a great start for its second year! Senior English projects, from students in animation, advanced photography, and journalism, focus on the use and integration of digital media.