Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School (15K429)
284 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-694-9741
Email: cfox7@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:15am - 02:35pm
Principal: Dawn Meconi
School Website: https://www.digitaltechhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/15K429/
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Subway: A, C to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; F, G to Bergen St
Bus: B103, B41, B45, B57, B61, B62, B63, B65, B67
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About
Students are immersed in rigorous academics and authentic learning experiences in the fields of digital art, film and computer science. Through a specialized program that incorporates academic, creative and technical skills, students are prepared for a post-secondary education. In addition to a strong academic program, our school partnerships provide students with internships and real world experiences.
Academic Highlights: Computer Science: Fundamentals of computer languages; Python; Java, Cinema: Cinema production; documentary and PSA projects; representation in media; fiction film; senior thesis film., Digital Art: Digital media; digital collage and photography; digital art and illustration; animation; design; portfolio-building and internships, Partnerships: BRIC; CondeFuture; National Equity Lab; Palazzo Strozzi; Pratt Institute; Reel Works; Smack Mellon, College Readiness: Advanced Regents; AVID; OneGoal; one-on-one college counseling; Summer Search; College Now; LIU Early Scholars; Posse
Other Features: College Trips, Extended Day, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Uniform
School Features:
- School whose primary location is co-located with another school
- Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
Upcoming Events
- November 6, 2024 @ 6:00 pm Virtual Open House
- November 13, 2024 @ 6:00 pm In Person Open House
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
In addition to being a college preparatory school with a rigorous academic four-year program, students select a course sequence in either Digital Art, Cinema Production, or Computer Science. In Cinema Production, through a balance of classroom instruction and hands-on experiences, students are immersed in the art of digital filmmaking. Students write, direct, and edit their own films. Digital Art students complete projects in photography, portraiture, and landscape, and create comic books, stop motion animations, and portfolios. Students in the Computer Science track learn programming languages including Python and Java, and take AP Computer Science
- (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
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This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 65.80%
Other Postsecondary 2.90%
Unknown 12.70%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 49.10%
Other 0.30%
Black 42.90%
Hispanic 44.10%
White 6.50%
Other 2.80%
Other 33.30%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources