Changes in the Media Communications Major
Tech News — April 19, 2012 at 4:56 pmMedia Communications, one of the 17 majors currently being taught at Brooklyn Tech, focuses on teaching the design and technology skills suited for students interested in graphic design, film, 3D modeling and animation. Since the 2010-2011 school year, the major has undergone various changes. The AP Studio Art 2D and Graphic Design classes, for example, were replaced with Adobe Print Production. Adobe Certification...
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Changes in the Media Communications Major
Media Communications, one of the 17 majors currently being taught at Brooklyn Tech, focuses on teaching the design and technology skills suited for students interested in graphic design,...
Apr 19, 2012
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Changes in the Media Communications Major
Media Communications, one of the 17 majors currently being taught at Brooklyn Tech, focuses on teaching the design and technology skills suited for students interested in graphic design, film, 3D modeling and animation. Since the 2010-2011 school year, the major has undergone various changes. The AP...
April 19th, 2012 | Tech News | Read More
The Major Selection Process
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Trayvon Martin’s Death
Why is Trayvon Martin’s murder relevant to us? His death reflects troubling trends reflected in our society. He was a victim of racial profiling, and he was followed by an armed man and shot in the middle of the street based on his looks, or as Geraldo Rivera unwisely commented—for his hoodie. However,...
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