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Ms. Drake from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Capturing Creativity: Cameras for IB Visual Arts Students.

Help me give my students 2 digital SLR cameras and equipment so they can access professional-grade tools to create and document works for their IB Art Portfolios so they can explore their artistic potential.

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My Project

My classroom has 31 talented seniors enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Visual Art SL/HL course. This is the largest section that I’ve ever taught and most of them are planning to study visual and/or digital arts at the university level. The Aims & Objectives of the course require them to explore new “mediums" or, more simply, tools to create their art, like photography, film, and stop-motion animation. But we have a huge problem. Right now, we don't have any cameras in this classroom, and without those important tools, students can't create the same kind of meaningful art that using a camera can bring.

My students come from different backgrounds, but they all share a love for art and a passion for storytelling.

They are innovators. They often surprise me with the creative paths and smart ideas they use to solve problems. I hope they leave my class not just as accomplished artists but also as clear thinkers and skilled storytellers. With access to professional-grade tools, they can create high-quality works that truly reflect their potential.

We are asking for two digital SLR cameras to help our students. These cameras will let them explore photography, make short films, and do stop-motion animation. With these tools, they can record their creative process, get reference photos, and explore new art forms for their portfolios. Having cameras that they can check out will help students work on their projects during class and when they are on their own. The cameras not only will make their portfolios much more powerful and impressive. They also will bring to life the creative and artistic projects currently in the idea stage.

Ms. Drake Lincoln Park High School Grades 9-12

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Chicago, IL View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera|2 Lens Kit with EF18-55mm + EF 75-300mm Lens, Black • Amazon Business $549.00 2 $1,098.00
BM Premium 2-Pack of LP-E10 Batteries for Canon EOS Rebel T3, T5, T6, T7, Kiss X50, Kiss X70, EOS 1100D, EOS 1200D, EOS 1300D, EOS 2000D Digital Camera • Amazon Business $20.95 2 $41.90
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXD-128G-GN4IN • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
SZHAIYIJIN SD Card Reader for iPhone, Memory Card Reader with USB Camera Adapter Plug and Play Trail Game Camera SD Card Viewer Supports SD and TF Card Micro SD Card Adapter for iPad No App Required • Amazon Business $8.49 2 $16.98

Materials cost

$1,194.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,242.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$219.31

Total project goal

$1,462.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,462.09

5 Donors

-$1,214.12

Donations toward project cost

-$1,125.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.21

Matching donations from our partners

-$137.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$116.88

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$110.48

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 $0.00

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