A new exhibit has opened at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, featuring beloved Pixar characters like Buzz Lightyear, Nemo, and WALL-E. The exhibit, called PIXARburgh, allows visitors to learn how these characters were brought to life and offers interactive stations for exploration.
Sixth and seventh-grade students from Pittsburgh Schiller Steam Academy were the first to experience the PIXARburgh exhibit. Students like Amaya Akrie were fascinated by behind-the-scenes looks at character movements and production processes. The exhibit provides hands-on experiences in science, technology, education, art, and math, from building robots to creating movie sets from popular Pixar films.
The exhibit aims to show students that math and science can be part of an artistic pursuit. For Pixar representative Brianne Moseley, PIXARburgh helps students see the connections between different subjects and how they can all come together to create something big. According to teacher Alaina Davis, experiences like PIXARburgh open young minds to the possibility of a career in STEM fields.
For seventh-grader Justus Payne, the exhibit was eye-opening as he discovered new things about film production, such as rendering. Students were amazed by the amount of work and dedication it takes to create a single frame of animation. This insight into the filmmaking process helped them appreciate the artistry behind the movies they love. The exhibit is open until Jan 5th providing an opportunity for more visitors to explore the world of Pixar characters and filmmaking.
The interactive stations offered by PIXARsburgh allow visitors of all ages to delve deeper into the world of animation and discover how these beloved characters came to life on screen. From learning about lighting effects in animation to creating your own stop motion animation videos using everyday objects found around your home or school.
Overall, PIXARburgh is a must-see for anyone interested in animation or STEM fields. With its hands-on experiences and educational content that appeals to both children and adults alike, this exhibit is sure to inspire creativity while also teaching valuable skills that could be applied in many areas beyond just entertainment.
PIXARsburgh provides an exciting opportunity for students of all ages to learn about science, technology
