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C. Cherry Foundation
Program Collaboration:
Digi2U proudly partnered with the C. Cherry Foundation in support of there community events and provided hands-on production training for students.
- Key Events: 2023
- 10K Giveaway ( Christmas Community Event )
10K Giveaway (Christmas Community Event )
- Digi2U students donated hours to support events
- Christmas Tree Assembly
- Sound and PA Equipment Setup
- Video Recording and Stage Setup
- Video Screen Setup, decorations, and gift distribution
- Student assisted in transforming a community center gym into a Christmas Wonderland for families in Newark, NJ, using their production skill sets, under instructor supervision.
Haunted 51 Police Precinct ( Halloween Community Event ):
- Students assisted with:
- Décor and room setup
- Sound Design and Video Effects Display Wall
- Floating monitor installation with special effects and theatrical lighting
- This hands-on experience allowed students to aid in designing a full haunted house from beginning to end in a police station conference room, enhancing their event production skills under instructor supervision..
Fostering Creativity & Opportunity Through Art
Art 4 Change
Program Collaboration:
Digi2U partnered with Art 4 Change to create The Spin-Off Open Deck, a hands-on production training program paired with a live music showcase, providing students with real-world event production experience.
Digi2U proudly partners with the C. Cherry Foundation to support community events and provide hands-on production training for students.
Key Initiative: The Spin-Off Open Deck
- Live Production Training Class:
- Students gained practical skills in:
- Sound Mixing and Recording
- Multi-camera video recording (4 cameras)
- Streaming and live video switching
- Theatrical and spot lighting
- Stage rigging (setup and breakdown)
- Safety and blocking
Overview:
This 45-week program featured a fully produced DJ music showcase were students aided in the following.
- 2,000 sq. ft. venue setup
- 8×16 stage with state-of-the-art equipment:
- Bose F1 L1 Series Sound System Setup
- Multiple Shure wireless Microphones Systems
- Yamaha mixing Main console
- Sling Studio & Blackmagic Streaming units
- Sony HD video cameras Setup
- Interactive video and graphic display wall
- Theatrical lighting and smoke machines
- DJs used Serato DJ software and the Pioneer SRT1000
- DJs used Serato DJ software and the Pioneer SRT1000 DJ Control Unit.
Students handled setup, operation, and breakdown for each event, applying classroom knowledge in a professional, real-world setting, all under instructor supervision.
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C. Cherry Foundation
A 501(c)(3) supporting Newark communities
The C. Cherry Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to providing vital services to communities in Newark, New Jersey. Their mission focuses on supporting underserved populations through essential resources and community-driven initiatives.
Program Collaboration: Digi2U proudly partnered with the C. Cherry Foundation in support of their community events and provided hands-on production training for students.
Newark Christmas Wonderland
Digi2U students transformed a community center gym into a Christmas Wonderland for families in Newark, NJ — using their production skill sets, under instructor supervision.
From police station to haunted house
Hands-on experience designing a full haunted house from beginning to end inside a police station conference room — under instructor supervision.
Art 4 Change
Change
A platform for emerging artists
Digi2U partnered with Art 4 Change to create The Spin-Off Open Deck — a hands-on production training program paired with a live music showcase, providing students with real-world event production experience.
Live Production Training Class
A 45-week program featuring a fully produced DJ music showcase. Students gained practical skills across every aspect of live event production.
Skills Developed
- Sound Mixing and Recording
- Multi-camera video recording (4 cameras)
- Streaming and live video switching
- Theatrical and spot lighting
- Stage rigging (setup and breakdown)
- Safety and blocking
Production Specs
- 2,000 sq. ft. venue setup
- 8×16 stage with state-of-the-art equipment
- Bose F1 L1 Series Sound System
- Multiple Shure wireless Microphone Systems
- Yamaha mixing main console
- Sling Studio & Blackmagic Streaming units
- Sony HD video cameras
- Interactive video and graphic display wall
- Theatrical lighting and smoke machines
- DJs used Serato DJ software and the Pioneer SRT1000 DJ Control Unit
Students handled setup, operation, and breakdown for each event, applying classroom knowledge in a professional, real-world setting, all under instructor supervision.
More photos from The Spin-Off Open Deck coming soon — if you have additional images you'd like added to this gallery, send them to support@digi2u.org.
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