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The Coronado School of the Arts is celebrating its 16th Annual Horror Nights featuring student-driven digital art projects centered around ‘Creepy Campfire Stories.’ This event invites community members to enjoy ghost stories and monster lore creatively showcased by students. Scheduled for two nights at the Coronado High School Black Box Theatre, attendees can expect a unique blend of traditional storytelling and modern digital art techniques. Tickets are competitively priced, making it an accessible event for art enthusiasts of all ages.
Coronado, CA – Coronado School of the Arts Hosts 16th Annual Horror Nights Featuring Student-Driven Digital Art Projects on “Creepy Campfire Stories”
The 16th Annual Horror Nights will take place on Tuesday, October 28, and Thursday, October 30, at the Coronado High School Black Box Theatre, located at 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA. The event will run from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM each evening, offering a unique experience aimed at middle school-aged children and older audiences.
This year’s theme focuses on Creepy Campfire Stories, highlighting a variety of ghost stories and monster lore presented through student-created digital art projects. The participation of students is pivotal, as they have been developing their works as part of their curriculum, emphasizing the art of storytelling in innovative formats.
Students began their projects at the start of the academic year. They selected specific campfire stories to visually represent through digital art, engaging in brainstorming and sketching ideas. The creative process involved designing storyboards and utilizing software tools such as Illustrator and Photoshop to bring their visions to life.
The project showcases the students’ ability to blend traditional storytelling with modern digital techniques, creating an engaging and suspenseful experience for the audience. The event not only serves as a platform for students to exhibit their hard work but also allows them to explore their skills in the horror genre while keeping within a PG-13 framework.
Horror Nights has become a cherished tradition within the Digital Arts Conservatory at the Coronado School of the Arts, drawing in community members each year who are eager to engage with the innovative storytelling presented by students.
Tickets for the event are priced at $10 for adults and $5 for students, staff, seniors, and military. They can be purchased online at cosasandiego.com or at the venue prior to the performances. In addition to the digital art presentations, visitors can also enjoy a variety of concessions available for sale at the event.
This long-standing event showcases the collaborative efforts of students in the Digital Arts Conservatory, allowing them to enhance their skills in a supportive environment while contributing to a cultural tradition that captivates audiences in Coronado. As the event approaches, anticipation grows for what promises to be an exciting display of creativity and storytelling at this year’s Horror Nights.
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- Coronado Times: Horror Nights Unleashes Student Art
- Wikipedia: Coronado, California
- Coronado Times: New Public Art Installation by Students
- Google Search: Coronado art installations
- Coronado Times: Suspension Rates Report
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Educational Discipline
- Coronado Times: CUSD Budget and Special Education Update
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