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Digital Planet: Creatures of the Watery Abyss!

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Epic filmmaking. Darkest ocean depths. Secrets of the Museum revealed. Your best summer yet.

Join the Digital Planet crew and embark on an epic filmmaking adventure in Summer 2013!  We’ll explore the most remote part of the planet: the ocean floor. Travel (virtually) to depths rarely seen, learn the secrets of bioluminescent  fishes, and get an insider’s view behind this summer’s exhibition, Creatures of Light. Then, make your own movie magic! You’ll meet with scientists and see the specimens that are not only changing science but also changing the future of your world. You’ll also get to work with real-world filmmakers who can help you improve your cinematic skills.

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  • Learn film techniques like storyboarding and movie production basics
  • See amazing, logic-defying underwater creatures that will blow your mind 
  • Meet scientists who go on expeditions in underwater submersibles
  • Meet and work with real film professionals who make movies for a living
  • Go behind-the-scenes at the Museum
  • Produce your own movie that will be seen by Museum visitors and be posted on the Museum’s web site
  • Make new friends with awesome teens like you!

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"As teens, we're always looking for a place to have a voice. This program lets you do that." -Moriah, 11th grade
Where: The Field Museum

When: 9am-3pm, July 8th-12th OR 9am-3pm, July 15th-19th

Who: 14-18 year olds

Program is FREE. Public transportation assistance is available. Snacks and lunch provided. Space is limited to 20 participants.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE May 20th, 2013.

APPLY ONLINE NOW!

Need a paper application? Download one below!

Questions? Send us an email
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