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Welcome to WESTERNDCC.ORG.

WESTERNDCC.ORG is the official media design studio of Western High School in Anaheim, CA. Merging solid DESIGN PRINCIPLES with STUDENT LIFE and CAMPUS CULTURE, WESTERNDCC.ORG is your last stop for all things PIONEER.

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Knott’s + Makeover + Homecoming

Knott’s + Makeover + Homecoming

Thanks to our 2011-2012 Video Production Film Crew, Western High School’s very own Mr. Smith, Mr. Lunt, and student Alissa Sallee had the honor of participating in Knott’s Berry Farms Monster Makeover! Check this video out to see all that goes into creating these one-of-a-kind monsters! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the fitting in wardrobe, …

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Knott’s Monster Makeover

Knott’s Monster Makeover

Hey Pios! Our very own Mr.Smith has been nominated for a monster makeover! Knott’s Berry Farm sent out an invitation to all the local schools to participate in there monster makeover contest…

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Nuts & Bolts ’12

Nuts & Bolts ’12

This year’s Nuts & Bolts got a little WESTERNDCC.ORG injection and from our early audience feedback, they seemed to really help drive home the major points of PDA, vandalism and saggy pants…

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The P.I.O.S. Matrix

The P.I.O.S. Matrix

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Doc in a Box

Doc in a Box

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Mr. Pioneer ’12

Mr. Pioneer ’12

Here’s Western’s tough guys competing for the title of Mr. Pioneer! From fancy swim wear to epic dance battles, these guys do it all! Check it out.

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Outrageous Customer Service ’12

Outrageous Customer Service ’12

Hey everybody if you thought this year’s commercials were funny, wait until you see the Outrageous Customer Service videos. Video production students took their products and created instances where either their products didn’t work or the side effects of the product are making the customers unhappy. For instance, Bazinga made a father’s daughter unpleasing to ...

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Winter Assembly ’12

Winter Assembly ’12

Here it is Pios – the Winter Assembly! WESTERNDCC was able to capture the assembly in all its glory and much more! Have you ever wanted to see your favorite teacher shuffle? Well, make sure to watch this for the faculty’s big show! Thanks to everyone who came out and made this assembly one you’ll ...

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Commercials ’12

Commercials ’12

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Self Portraits ’12

Self Portraits ’12

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Walk Cycle ’12

Walk Cycle ’12

Here’s another study we do early in Digital Animation – the walk cycle.  As common and mundane and as walking may be, there’s a lot to learn here, especially if you want to go into animation.  Once you break a walk cycle down, you’ll have a much better appreciation for a task we accomplish daily ...

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Figure Eight ’12

Figure Eight ’12

This assignment in Digital Animation helps students get better familiarized with character turnarounds and keyframing.  A simple figure eight motion turns into complex drawings and timing requirements.

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Bouncing Ball ’12

Bouncing Ball ’12

Here’s a study we did in Digital Animation about the principles of a bouncing ball.  This is typically the first assignment animation students do — it shows them a lot about the fundamental concepts of animation; starting with the squash and stretch principle.

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Public Service Announcements ’12

Public Service Announcements ’12

Yet another Video Production project! The purpose of the PSAs are to send a message to the people in a 30 – 90 second run time. Take a moment to watch these videos and see what your peers have to say. They may make an impression on you.

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Senior Flash Mob ’11-’12

Senior Flash Mob ’11-’12

The class of 2012 decided to put on an awesome flash mob for the students in the front quad! Did you miss it? If so, you’re in luck! Check out how the seniors at Western put on a show!

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