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Ms. Stengel from San Antonio, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Understanding Light, Physics, and Color Theory in Theatrical Design

Help me give my students materials necessary to learn about lighting design and form a solid foundation for related Physics in lighting design. Each item contributes to a station for experimenting with color theory lighting techniques and effects.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

To teach modern light design, students need to understand angles and color theory. Best practice is through hands on learning. The supplies in this project help set up work tables for student groups to learn about light: how to use lenses and prisms to change angles on stage, to witness a Skittle change colors right before their eyes by changing the gel frame--to establish mood and beauty on stage or an outdoor installation. The wooden figures offer a way for students to see how to create and avoid shadows on actors or objects; how to focus a light on the whole body, and see through experimentation, what happens when you do not. These workstations will help students create art with light.

Lighting Design is a wide open field of study in our modern world; we live in a time (because of cheaper LED lights) where theatrical lighting is everywhere: under bridges, on our sky scrapers, in our gardens, and on stage.

We hope to work with a local artist to learn about light installations, environmental design, to create an outdoor installation on our campus, and to build student independence and opportunity to design on our stage and others through classroom instruction, playing with light, and building a deeper understanding of the physics involved in designing with light.

Finally, by experimenting with the hands-on manipulatives, students will also develop a deeper understanding of Physics and Geometry. This unit of study will support challenging academics and provide a new art to our theatrical design students. Currently, only one student at a time can experiment and learn on a lighting board, by having these workstations, these supplies remove the funneling situation of waiting to take a turn on the light board, and in turn, provide a focused work station for the entire classroom.

Ms. Stengel Advanced Learning Academy at Fox Tech 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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More than three‑quarters 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
O'Bright Lumos - Versatile Clip-on Lamp: Zoomable Spotlight, Dimmable LED, Flexible Gooseneck, 4000K Light, 100% Metal Clamp - Ideal for Reading, Crafting, Work, and Headboards, Black • Amazon Business $36.98 10 $369.80
40W Fast Charging Station, Desk Clamp Power Strip with 4 PD USB-C Ports, 5 AC Outlets and 6ft Cord, Fits 1.6" Tabletop Edge • Amazon Business $48.99 4 $195.96
Faber-Castell Blendable Oil Pastels In Durable Storage Case- 24 Vibrant Colors - Non-Toxic Pastels for Kids • Amazon Business $14.94 5 $74.70
Soaoo 12 Pieces Artists Wooden Manikin Jointed Mannequin Flexible Wooden Mannequin Wooden Figures Drawing Figure Model for Artists Sketching Drawing Painting Home Office Desk Decorations • Amazon Business $36.99 2 $73.98
Jorunhe 1.5W LED Mini Surface Mounted Light Jewelry Cabinet Lamp Spotlight with Online PWM Dimmer(Pack-6,Warm White 3000k) • Amazon Business $34.99 2 $69.98
4 Pack K9 Optical Crystal Photography Prism Set, Include 55mm Crystal Ball, 50mm Crystal Cube, 50mm Triangular Prism, 60mm Optical Pyramid with Gift Box& Wipe Cloth for Teaching, Playing, Photography • Amazon Business $22.48 3 $67.44
DEDC 6pcs LED Mini Spot Light, 6000K Spotlights with Wireless IR Dimmer, Art Picture Lights, Closet Spotlight for Plants Jewelry Showcase Model Display Shelves (Cool White-Remote Control-U.S. Plugs) • Amazon Business $32.59 2 $65.18
AK TRADING CO. Muslin Fabric/Textile - Draping Fabric - Black 10 Yards Medium Weight - 100% Cotton (60in. Wide) • Amazon Business $45.54 1 $45.54
The Lighting Supervisor's Toolkit: Collaboration, Interrogation, and Innovation toward Engineering Brilliant Lighting Designs (The Focal Press Toolkit Series) • Amazon Business $35.03 1 $35.03
Faber-Castell Black Paper Sketch Pad - 9" x 12", 25 Sheets, 110 gsm • Blick Art Materials $6.84 5 $34.20
36 Pack WEINIDASI Color Correction Gel Light Filter, Transparent Colour Filter Film, Colored Transparency Sheets, Color Correction, Film for Lamp, Headlight, Photo Studio Strobe, LED, Headlight Film • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Amlong Crystal Premium Optical Glass Double Convex and Concave Lens Set, 50mm Diameter, 3 Double Convex (20, 30, 50cm FL) and 3 Double Concave (20, 30, 50cm FL), 6 Piece Set • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Zellykool Masking Tape 1 Inch, 2 Rolls Painter's Tape 1 Inch x 55 Yards, Painting Adhesive Tape for Painting, Home, Office, School Stationery, Arts, Crafts, Decoration (Black) • Amazon Business $6.58 2 $13.16
SKITTLES NFL Football Chewy Candy, Party Size Fruity Candy, 50 oz Bag • Amazon Business $11.17 1 $11.17

Materials cost

$1,090.08

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.45

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,157.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$204.33

Total project goal

$1,362.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,362.21

3 Donors

-$1,347.98

Donations toward project cost

-$1,157.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$190.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.23

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 $0.00

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