Scott Collegiate Hip Hop Project

Video on IMP Labs

2010-04-23T15:25:00.000-06:00

Check it out!

http://www.innovationcanada.ca/en/articles/hip-hop-storytellers

HHP on CBC Radio

2010-03-17T10:19:00.001-06:00

Last week, CBC Radio came out to flux Crossfit to talk to students about how physical fitness relates to Hip Hop. The story can be heard HERE.

Music + Literary Terminology

2010-02-19T08:12:00.001-06:00

Over the first two weeks, students have been introduced to a variety of terms that can be used to describe the music, as well as the lyrics that make up Hip Hop. Their assignment was to write two paragraphs describing a song of their choice, and incorporate some of the new terms they have learned. Their assignments are posted in the comments area of this post!

HHP Version 3

2010-02-01T12:30:00.001-06:00

The third incarnation of the Hip Hop Project started today and we are pretty excited. Our first trip to the IMP Labs is tomorrow, and on Wednesday we head to flux Crossfit. Thursday we're working with Def3 at the IMP Labs -- this week will fly by! Stay tuned for more posts about what we're doing...

The Final Show!

2009-04-23T18:22:00.001-06:00

The final shows have come and gone with great success. Check out what a local blogger had to say about the show, and project-based learning:

"There was a high school that was working on project-based learning. Based on the high number of low socio-economic, absentee students who have to deal with what most of the high school kids in this city can't even dream of, the teachers integrated learning with the making and appreciation of hip-hop. I think this is possibly one of the coolest things to happen in this province's education history and project-based learning should be expanded to every school (of course, there would be a lot of uproar from uptight, primarily well-off parents who would decry the loss of their kids' high-pressure tests and essays, but that's another story altogether).

I've been teaching at one school for some time now. It's been kind of on-and-off, but more on than off recently. The grade 9 art class that I've been teaching went to go see the final performance by the hip-hop crew. Now, I went to see the performance the night before, and I thought it was pretty amazing. People have no idea how difficult DJing is. These kids had made some seriously awesome beats and, with few exceptions, some really catchy old-school hip-hop songs."

Thanks to A Sub Captain on the Good Ship High School for the shout out!

HHP in the Leader Post

2009-04-01T17:41:00.001-06:00

Check out the story in today's paper!

Fara Palmer & 7th Generation

2009-03-23T14:58:00.007-06:00

On Thursday and Friday, students from the HHP worked with First Nations recording artists Fara Palmer and 7th Generation. They workshopped on Thursday, recording a song, and performed the song for a Scott Collegiate audience. The concert will air nationally on CBC Radio in the spring. Here is a link to the song on youtube - check it out!

Kasp working with students on their lyrics

Johnny BKoy on the mic

Kasp from 7th Generation

the poster

2009-03-22T09:51:00.000-06:00

Hard at work in the IMP Labs

2009-03-17T17:16:00.008-06:00

In the IMP Labs DJ Pod

2009-03-17T17:13:00.003-06:00

Graffiti Workshop with IMP Labs and Def3

2009-03-17T11:42:00.003-06:00

Facebook Page for April 2nd Performance

2009-03-17T11:41:00.001-06:00

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=61492281119

Dance with U of R students

2009-03-13T14:15:00.005-06:00

Today we went and did a dance workshop with education dance students from the University of Regina. Though not 100% Hip Hop the students enjoyed the workshop -- see the pics to prove it!

New Logo

2009-03-06T09:50:00.001-06:00

Check out the Hip Hop 4 Youth logo above that the students collaborated to design -- this will be printed on t-shirts, and be given away when the class does workshops with Elementary Schools on positive ways to stay healthy relating to Hip Hop. The workshops will include breakdancing as well as writing positive rap lyrics.

Graffiti

2009-03-02T11:54:00.002-06:00

One more piece of graffiti:

Today

2009-02-26T19:56:00.002-06:00

I thought you all rocked today! All of you showed great courage by getting up and sharing your rhymes and your beats. I'm beginning to see the concert take shape.

See you next week!
Charity

Graffiti Comp

2009-02-20T18:21:00.002-06:00

I think we can put up some serious competition ...

http://www.sk.johnhoward.ca/

What do you think?

Graffiti

2009-02-19T14:07:00.006-06:00

This week students worked with Def3 on graffiti. Below is some of the work they completed:

Rhyme Schemes

2009-02-06T10:50:00.003-06:00

On Wednesday, Mr. Riley, an intern from the university, taught the class about different rhyme schemes employed in Hip Hop music. He outlined five types of rhyme:

End Rhyme - when the last words in lines rhyme
Ex) "I sit on my bed and weep
While I still have eyes to see
When thing is true, you I will never keep
A heart to weep for thee"

Assonance - repetition of vowel sounds to create internal rhyme
Ex) "Dead in the middle of little Italy, little did we know that we riddled two middle men who didn't do diddly" - Big Pun

Half Rhyme - rhymes that aren't perfect - sometimes called crap rhyme, near rhyme, off rhyme, or imperfect rhyme.
Ex) Ill/shell or dropped/wept

Internal Rhyme - rhyme that occurs within a single line of verse - sometimes called middle rhyme.
Ex) While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping.

Multisyallabic Rhyme - rhyme with two or more syllables
Ex) "Praying for sleep, dreaming with a watering mouth, wishing for a better life for my daughter and spouse, in this slaughtering house, caught up in bouts with the root of all evil. I've seen beautiful people cruel and deceitful." - Eminem

How do we talk about music?

2009-02-02T11:50:00.000-06:00

The first week of the Hip Hop Project, students learned terms we use when talking about music. They will continue to use these terms throughout the whole project, as we learn to describe what we hear and create. Below are their initial attempts at using some of the specialized vocabulary to describe a song they like.

First Week Reflection

2009-02-02T09:59:00.001-06:00

We are one week into the HHPv2, and the first week was a busy one! See the student comment section for a sense of how our students feel about the HHP so far...

1. What was your favourite part of week 1? Why?
2. What were you excited to learn? Why?
3. How does project-based learning compare to what you normally do in school? Which do you like better? Why?

2009-01-30T11:16:00.003-06:00

Here is Farley talking with us about the business side of music, and how we might be able to use our skills and talents to give back to the elementary schools in our neighbourhood.

Here we are at the University of Regina, working with Dr. Charity Marsh in the IMP Labs.

HHP v2.0

2009-01-15T20:05:00.000-06:00

We're about to embark on the Scott Collegiate Hip Hop Project v2.0 - bigger and better than ever! The project will be offered mornings from January 27, 2009, to April 8, 2009, culminating in three different shows in March and April. Stay tuned for more information!

Performance!

2008-11-11T17:35:00.005-06:00

On November 6th, the final performance of the Hip Hop Project v1 took place at the Mackenzie Art Gallery. Below are links to some video from the night. They are very large, so be patient as they download - they're worth the wait!

Breaking, Avanna and Shone rapping
Freestyle Breaking

If you're a bit impatient as the videos load, click here to see some photos from final performance, and the rest of the project.

Graffiti Styles

2008-11-05T10:53:00.004-06:00

As part of their Arts Education 20 credit, students had the opportunity to work with a local graffiti artist to create their own style. Below are some of the completed works!

Beats...

2008-10-29T15:07:00.005-06:00

Part of the time we spend at the University of Regina is working in the Interactive Media and Performance Labs where students have been learning how to use the MPC2500 and MPC 1000 to make beats. Below are some that the students have made so far:

Rena
Raven
Kashayla
Little Mic
Shone
Jordan
Chris

Farley's Hip Hop Chellenge

2008-10-27T11:15:00.003-06:00

Hey guys, props on all the hard work you've been doing so far on the Hip Hop project. I'm seriously lookin' forward to hearing your beats, and checking out the breakers, graffiti and rhymes. Here's the deal - I've got a few challenges I'm putting forth as part of your presentations for next week. You will have to submit your assignments to Mr. Beingessner by Wednesday afternoon at 2pm. Here Goes!

Breakers: 1)What are the the three elements of Bboy dancing?
2)Name a minimum of two movies about break dancing.

Graffiti: 1) What city is credited with the first incidence of graffiti?
2) What public property was used as the principle canvas for taggers in New York City

Beatmaking: 1) What borough in New York City is credited with the birth of Hip Hop?
2) What famous beatmaker redefined himself as a composer after producing a
number one selling CD for Justin Timberlake, and what is his real name?

MC: 1) Who is credited as being the very first rapper
2) Who is Canada's first platinum selling rapper and what is his real name?

Word of Mouth Hip Hop Clothing Store

2008-10-07T22:05:00.002-06:00

Here is where we are visiting on Wednesday. See the comment section for student thoughts about the tour of the store!

Midterm Reflection

2008-09-30T14:07:00.002-06:00

As the first incarnation of the Hip Hop Project nears the midpoint, we took some time to reflect on what we've done and learned so far. The comments below are from the students in response to one or more of the following questions:

What has been the most exciting part of the HHP?
How would you describe the HHP to someone from another school?
What is one interesting thing you learned about Hip Hop so far?
Who are some people involved in Hip Hop who you admire?
Who are some of the Hip Hop pioneers?
Who are some prominent Saskatchewan-based Hip Hop artists?
What is your favourite piece of technology you've worked with?
What are you good at doing? Not so good at?
What would you like to do more of in the second half of the project?
What would you like to say about the HHP?

Podcasts in Response to Songs

2008-09-24T19:18:00.003-06:00

Students in the HHP are examining the power of music to share messages and enact social change. Below are podcast responses to songs that the students chose as significant to them in their lives.

Avanna
Mike T.

A Beat Box Video

2008-09-24T12:00:00.002-06:00

Click here for a video of a sweet beat-boxing chef. All of the sounds we're learning how to make on MPCs, he makes with his mouth!

Album Review Assignment

2008-09-17T12:18:00.008-06:00

As part of their project, the students at Scott Collegiate were asked to pick an album to review as a music journalist. After listening to the album from start to finish, developing their opinion, and creating their own reviews, they post them here as comments to add to the universe of internet album reviews!