Documentary – Spring 2016 – Art Education

Documentary – Spring 2016 – Art Education

by | May 25, 2016 | DOCUMENTARIES, FEATURED, Spring 2016

 

Art Education

Art Education

Malena Fuentes focuses on education for the arts in LAUSD.

Welcome to KPCRadio.com Documentary Profiles. The documentaries are segments where reporters cover a variety of issues. Team reporters conduct multiple interviews with individuals, groups, businesses, or organizations in Los Angeles County. In this segment Malena Fuentes focuses on art education in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Patricia Torres-McLeod, who teaches art at Grant High School shares her love for children, and how her teaching process is a product of that emotion. Evelyn Serrano, who is the arts integration coordinator at LFCSA mentions that the Arts is an academic discipline, and that she believes that it is a integral part of education process.

Steve J. McCarthy, PhD. is the K-12 arts coordinator of the Arts Branch at LAUSD. Steve agrees that visual and performing arts is part of the core standards, and that creativity is currently essential for working in all industries. Grant High art student Gustavo Fuentes talks about how Patricia Torres-McLeod originally encouraged him to try art, and how the decision has helped him choose a path for his future. Emily Aslan, another art student at Grant explains how Torres-McLeod sees potential in her students, and motivate them to achieve success.

Documentary – Spring 2016 – CAFAM

Documentary – Spring 2016 – CAFAM

by | May 25, 2016 | DOCUMENTARIES, FEATURED, Spring 2016

CAFAM

CAFAM

Jose Hernandez focuses on the Craft & Folk Art Museum.

Welcome to KPCRadio.com Documentary Profiles. The documentaries are segments where reporters cover a variety of issues. Team reporters conduct multiple interviews with individuals, groups, businesses, or organizations in Los Angeles County. In this segment Jose Hernandez focuses on the Craft and Folk Art Museum ( CAFAM ) in Los Angeles.

Suzanne Isken, who is the executive director talks about her experiences as a board member, and the direction of the museum’s focus for future gallery exhibitions. The manager of exhibitions and communications Sasha Ali shares some of the education programs, which are open to the public. She also talks about her responsibilities, and how the staff chooses the art for each show. Designer and social media manager Michelle Cho talks about how she designs the print, web and marketing materials.

Sonia Mak-Shahbazi, who is the Development manager discusses how she is responsible for grant writing and fundraising. Exhibitions curator Holly Jerger mentions that the museum is small, and the staff wears many hats. She also talks about the upcoming shows soon be held in the museums gallery.

Sound Stage – 5.11.16 – Brandon Cordoba

Sound Stage – 5.11.16 – Brandon Cordoba

by | May 24, 2016 | ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, Spring 2016

Brandon Cordoba

Cordoba

José is joined by Brandon Cordoba

Sound Stage with José Hernandez is a show that focuses on defining music through a wide range of sounds. On this episode Jose interviews Brandon Cordoba, composer. The Gatekeep discusses hip hop, inspiration, and much more. Tune in for the full discussion.

Follow Brandon Cordoba on his website and on twitter at @bcordobamusic.

 

Documentary – Spring 2016 – Fight Club

Documentary – Spring 2016 – Fight Club

by | May 22, 2016 | DOCUMENTARIES, FEATURED, Spring 2016

Fight Club

Fight

Londy Sagastume focuses on the Westside Boxing Club in Los Angeles.

Welcome to KPCRadio.com Documentary Profiles. The documentaries are segments where reporters cover a variety of issues. Team reporters conduct multiple interviews with individuals, groups, businesses, or organizations in Los Angeles County. In this segment Londy Sagastume focuses on a local Los Angeles fight gym called Westside Boxing Club.

Juan Eric Arias, who is an amateur boxer at the gym talks about how the boxing is more than a hobby, and how the boxing club is more like a family. Trainer Gabriel Rivas mentions that he became a trainer because because he didn’t want to compete, and that he realized his passion for teaching. He also discusses his training techniques and style.

Professional fighter Nick Arce talks about how he started training as a youth, and how it lead to a career in boxing. Robert Arce shares how he supports his brother Nick’s career. Gabriel Avila is a boxing fan that says he still enjoys boxing, although the popularity of has declined due to the rise of Mixed Martial Arts.

Profiles – Spring 2016 – Jennifer Rosenberg

Profiles – Spring 2016 – Jennifer Rosenberg

by | May 22, 2016 | FEATURED, PROFILES, Spring 2016, Teachers

Jennifer Rosenberg

Jennifer Rosenberg

Jennifer Rosenberg teaches Intercultural Communications.

Welcome to Pierce Profiles where KPCRadio.com reporters profile a person, group or department of Pierce College. Team reporters conduct multiple interviews creating Teacher Profiles that feature the educators on campus. In this profile Malena Fuentes features Jennifer Rosenberg, who is the chair of the Department of Speech Communication. Jennifer says that communications gives a person an opportunity to learn about many fields. She also mentions how the campuses Speech Department has grown significantly in order to support transfers to California State University Northridge.

Communications Professor Yeprem Davoodian mentions that Rosenberg is welcoming to other staff members and that she is an amazing co-worker. He also says that she has a diverse perspective and allows students openly contribute. Spanish major Jason Baek shares that Professor Rosenberg is very lively and fair. He also says that she allows students to freely share their opinions in class.