BRIC Media Education Fall 2015 Course Catalog

MEDIA EDUCATION COURSE CATALOG FALL 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Be a Brooklyn Media Maker P 4–5 Four Easy Steps to Getting Your Own TV Show P 6–7 Orientation P 8–9

CERTIFICATION COURSES

P 10–21 Television Studio Production P 12–15 Mini–Studio Production P 16–17 Video Production in the Field P 18–19 Video Editing with Premiere P 20–21 BRIC Documentary Intensive P 22-23

NON–CERTIFICATION COURSES

PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

P 24–37 Intermediate Video Editing with Premiere P 26 Intro to DSLR Filmmaking P 27 Intro to Digital Photography P 28 Intro to Marketing P 29 Intro to Photoshop P 30 Advanced Photoshop P 31 Motion Graphics with After Effects P 32 Audio Production in the Field P 33 Audio Production in the Studio P 34 Audio Editing with Audition P 35 Interview Skills P 36 Fundamentals of Screenwriting P 37

FREE COURSES

Intro to Digital Storytelling Short Form Video Techniques for MAC or PC Intro to Social Media Digital Camera Basics Digital Photo Enhancement Oral History and Digital Archiving for MAC or PC Capturing Your Poetry DIY Stop Motion Animation

P 38–47 P 40 P 41 P 42 P 43 P 44 P 45 P 46 P 47

OTHER RESOURCES What Students are Saying Student and Producer Resources Media Education for Organizations

P 48–49 P 50–51 P 52–53

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BECOME A BROOKLYN MEDIA MAKER

BRIC offers media classes at BRIC House and at multiple Brooklyn Public Library locations throughout the borough.

WHY BRIC?

Central Library 10 Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11238 New Lots Library 665 New Lots Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207 Kings Highway Library 2115 Ocean Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11229 Coney Island Library 1901 Mermaid Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11224

PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

We’re the public access television network for Brooklyn. Public Access television is the First Amendment in action; it offers a unique opportunity for Brooklynites to exercise their right to share their voices on the same platform used by mainstream media. Brooklyn residents are not charged a fee and take full responsibility for all content they air.

BRIC House 647 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11217

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FOUR EASY STEPS TO GETTING YOUR OWN TV SHOW 1. Attend a free Orientation and learn all about our media offerings at BRIC House and at various Brooklyn Public Library locations.

2. Successfully complete at least one of our certification courses and become a Certified Community Producer to gain free access to equipment, television studios, and facilities.

3. Contact our Programming Department at 718.683.5643 to schedule airdates.

4. Turn on your TV or stream online and watch your show on Brooklyn Free Speech.

In addition to certification classes, we offer many classes that can support your production process, enhance your resume, and boost your media skills.

Please note: Becoming a Certified Community Producer is not a requirement to air a program on our channels. Visit BRICartsmedia.org/bfs for more information. Certification courses are only open to Brooklyn residents over the age of 18.

Register for classes online: BRICartsmedia.org/bme

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Headphones required Basic computer skills needed Bring your own camera

Certification Course PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

Non-Certification Course Free Course 7

First Things First: Free BRIC Media Education Orientation Our Orientation is a great introduction to what Public Access is all about, our free and low-cost media classes, and the wide variety of services available to you at BRIC. Some of our classes require that you attend our Orientation before you register. (Check the “Prerequisite” section of each class listing for Orientation requirements). Walk-ins welcome!

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ORIENTATIONS HELD AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) TUE SAT TUE

DATE(S) SEP 8 SEP 19 OCT 6

TIME 6:30–8:30pm 11am–1pm 6:30–8:30pm

SAT

OCT 17

11am–1pm

TUE SAT TUE SAT

NOV 3 NOV 21 DEC 1 DEC 19

6:30–8:30pm 11am–1pm 6:30–8:30pm 11am–1pm

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ORIENTATIONS HELD AT CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME TUE SEP 29 11am–1pm NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED OCT 28 5:45– 7:45pm CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED DEC 9 3–5pm

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CERTIFICATION COURSES

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BRIC’s certification courses offer you an opportunity to learn professional video production and post-production skills, giving you the knowledge and tools to create your own television show. Upon successful completion of our courses you will become a Certified Community Producer.

This will allow you to use our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, as well as air time on Brooklyn Free Speech — all free of charge.

Certification classes are open to Brooklyn residents only.

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Television Studio Production certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) MON & WED MON & WED

DATE(S) SEP 9–OCT 5 SEP 9–OCT 5

TIME 2–5pm 6:30–9:30pm

TUE thru FRI

OCT 6–16

2–5pm

MON & WED

OCT 19–NOV 11

2–5pm

MON & WED

OCT 19–NOV 11

6:30 – 9:30pm

MON & WED

NOV 16–DEC 14

2–5pm

MON & WED

NOV 16–DEC 14

6:30–9:30pm

MON thru THU

DEC 7–DEC 17

10:30am–1:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 24 COST: $98 PREREQUISITE: Orientation

This course teaches you the basics of shooting a production inside a television studio. Learn to use professional-grade studio cameras, audio equipment, studio lighting, and video switchers as well as floor managing and directing.

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Television Studio Production: Coney Island certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) SAT SAT

DATE(S) SEP 12–19 NOV 7–14

TIME 10:30am–4:30pm 10:30am–4:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $60 PREREQUISITE: Orientation

This intensive class will introduce you to the basics of studio production, including three camera switching, audio configurations, green screen, as well as floor managing and directing.

Successful completion leads to becoming a Certified Community Producer, which gives you free access to use our Coney Island studio.

PHOTO: JESSICA HILLS

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Mini-Studio Production certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT: BRIC HOUSE

TOTAL HOURS: 3 COST: $25 PREREQUISITE: Orientation

DAY(S) TUE MON FRI

DATE(S) SEP 8 SEP 14 SEP 18

TIME 2–5pm 6:30–9:30pm 10:30am–1:30pm

SAT

SEP 26

10:30am–1:30pm

MON

OCT 5

2–5pm

TUE

OCT 13

6:30–9:30pm

FRI

OCT 23

10:30am–1:30pm

SAT

OCT 31

10:30am–1:30pm

TUE

NOV 3

2–5pm

MON

NOV 9

6:30–9:30pm

FRI

NOV 13

10:30am–1:30pm

SAT

NOV 21

10:30am–1:30pm

TUE

DEC 1

2–5pm

TUE

DEC 8

6:30–9:30pm

SAT

DEC 19

10:30am–1:30pm

MON

DEC 21

10:30am–1:30pm

Learn the fundamentals of our Mini-Studio in this hands-on class. This session will cover the video switcher, chroma-key, microphone setup, and sound board, as well as using the character generator and producing a show on your own.

PHOTO: JESSICA HILLS

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Video Production in the Field certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES HELD AT: BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) DATE(S) TUE SEP 15–29 TUE OCT 13–27 TUE NOV 10–24 THU DEC 3–17 NEW LOTS LIBRARY

TIME 6–10pm 6–10pm 6–10pm 6–10pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

SAT SAT SAT SAT

SEP 12–26 OCT 17–31 NOV 7–21 DEC 5–19

10:30am–2:30pm 10:30am–2:30pm 10:30am–2:30pm 10:30am–2:30pm

CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) WED SEP 9–23 WED OCT 7–21 WED OCT 28–NOV 18*

TIME 3– 7pm 3– 7pm 3– 7pm

TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $50 PREREQUISITE: Orientation

This course will give you the skills to produce videos anywhere. You’ll gain hands-on experience using a professional-grade digital video camera, sound equipment, tripods, and portable lighting equipment.

*please note: this course does not meet on nov 11

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Video Editing with Premiere certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES HELD AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) TUE & THU

DATE(S) SEP 8–24

TIME 2–5pm

TUE & THU

SEP 8–24

6:30–9:30pm

SAT

SEP 12–26

10:30am –4:30pm

TUE & THU

OCT 6–22

2–5pm

TUE & THU

OCT 6–22

6:30–9:30pm

SAT*

OCT 17–31

see below

MON & WED

NOV 2–18

2–5pm

MON & WED

NOV 2–18

6:30–9:30pm

SAT

NOV 7–21

10:30am –4:30pm

MON & WED MON & WED SAT*

NOV 30–DEC 16 NOV 30–DEC 16 DEC 5–19

2–5pm 6:30–9:30pm see below

*please note that the meeting times vary for this course: week one meets 10am–5pm week two meets 10am–1pm week three meets 10am–5pm

TOTAL HOURS: 18 COST: $60 PREREQUISITE: Orientation

This course covers the basics of video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro. Students will learn how to navigate Premiere’s interface, import footage, and work with B-roll, audio, still images, basic effects, and transitions. By the end of the course, students will edit a short video segment.

PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

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BRIC DOCUMENTARY INTENSIVE certification course

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In this course, we will guide you through all of the stages of creating a documentary. In the pre-production phase you’ll develop a documentary “style,” choose a subject, target an audience, and draft a production timeline for your film. In the production phase you will learn how to use our top of the line Canon C100 and 70D DSLR cameras and audio equipment to shoot your documentary. In the post-production phase, you’ll edit your film using Adobe Premiere Pro and learn about distributing your film. The course will culminate with a special public screening of your documentary which may also air on our channels.

SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCESS Go to BRICartsmedia.org/BDI for more information.

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NON-CERTIFICATION COURSES

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BRIC’s non-certification courses support your production process, enhance your resume, and boost your media skills. You can take these courses to complement what you’ve already learned at BRIC or for your own personal and professional growth.

Non-Certification classes are open to Brooklyn and non-Brooklyn residents.

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Intermediate Video Editing with Premiere CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES HELD AT CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) THU

DATE(S) OCT 1–15

THU

DEC 3–17

TIME 4–8pm 4–8pm

TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $50 PREREQUISITE: Orientation, Video Editing with Premiere or permission from the Education Department.

This class covers digital effects like transitions, picture-in-picture, chroma-key, motion graphics, and titling. Learn more advanced editing techniques and shortcuts to perfect your videos.

PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

Intro to DSLR Filmmaking CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) FRI WED & FRI SAT

DATE(S) SEP 11 OCT 14, 16 NOV 14

TIME 10:30am–4:30pm 6:30–9:30pm 10:30am–4:30pm

TUE & WED

DEC 15–16

6:30–9:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 6 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: Intro to Digital

Photography or experience shooting in manual mode with a DSLR camera.

This class covers common equipment setups, tips for getting great audio, lighting considerations, as well as common challenges and pitfalls of shooting video with DSLRs. The class will also give you an opportunity to record a short video with your own DSLR.

PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

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Intro to Digital Photography CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT: BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) DATE(S) FRI SEP 25 SAT OCT 31 THU & FRI NOV 19–20

TIME 10:30am–4:30pm 10:30am–4:30pm 6:30–9:30pm

CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME

WED

DEC 16

1:45– 7:45pm

TOTAL HOURS: 6 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: None You’ll learn how to use your digital camera’s features and simple tricks to create beautiful images. We’ll discuss manual camera settings, resolution and exposure levels, and how to properly white balance to make your pictures pop. You’ll also learn about composition theory and the different shot types and picture formats that work best in video projects.

PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

Intro to Marketing

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: $10 per class PREREQUISITE: None

These two workshops provide an excellent overview of marketing practices and strategies that can help you find your following.

Start a Marketing Campaign

Measurements & Metrics

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME TUE SEP 29 6:30–8:30pm MON NOV 23 6:30–8:30pm

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME TUE OCT 27 6:30–8:30pm MON DEC 21 6:30–8:30pm

Learn how to create a marketing plan, writing a press release, and exploring the different mediums available for promoting your message (i.e. email marketing, social media, and print advertising).

Learn how to use free programs to measure who is visiting your blog and websites, common terms used to evaluate marketing metrics, and best practices to give your stats a boost.

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Intro to Photoshop CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT: BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME MON & WED SEP 14–23 6:30–9:30pm TUE & THU NOV 17, 19, 24 2–6pm CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

THU

OCT 22–NOV 5

4–8pm

TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $50 PREREQUISITE: None Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop for photo enhancement, typography, and graphic design.

PHOTO: ALEASE ANNAN

Advanced Photoshop CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) MON & WED THU & FRI

DATE(S) SEP 28–30 NOV 5–6

TIME 6:30–9:30pm 6:30–9:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 6 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: Intro to

Photoshop or Approval from Instructor

Expand your Photoshop skill set.

We will cover advanced topics such as applying adjustment layers, color management, manipulating uncompressed images in Camera RAW, applying effects such as dodge and burn, creating an HDR image, and becoming an expert with layers.

PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

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Motion Graphics with After Effects CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) FRI MON & WED TUE & THU

DATE(S) SEP 11–18 OCT 19–28 NOV 3–12

TIME 10:30am–4:30pm 6:30–9:30pm 2–5pm

FRI

DEC 4–18

6–10pm

TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $50 PREREQUISITE: None (Video Editing with Premiere Certification encouraged)

Adobe After Effects is the industry standard for creating dynamic motion graphics and video effects compositing. This course covers the basics of the After Effects interface, text and layer animation, chroma-keying, video effects, keyframing, compositing, and outputting to Premiere.

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Audio Production in the Field CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME SAT OCT 3 10:30am–4:30pm WED NOV 4 1:45–7:45pm

TOTAL HOURS: 6 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: None (Video Production in the Field Certification encouraged) Learn best practices for capturing clean audio in the field. We will cover the various types of equipment such as microphones, field mixers, and digital audio recorders. We will also discuss tips to recognize and minimize distracting background noise, and make an “audio checklist” to ensure the best audio quality possible.

PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

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Audio Production in the Studio CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) FRI THU

DATE(S) SEP 25 NOV 12

TIME 6:30–9:30pm 6:30–9:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 3 COST: $10 PREREQUISITE: Television Studio Production This class starts with an in-depth review of the 24-track digital Presonus audio board, including how to utilize important features such as the gate and limiter, and how to apply effects to an audio signal. We will also review intermediate audio configurations in the studio such as mic set-up for singers and bands, as well as tips for ensuring high-quality audio in studio productions.

PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

Audio Editing with Audition CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) FRI

DATE(S) OCT 23

TIME 10:30am –4:30pm

MON & TUE

DEC 21–22

6:30–9:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 6 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: None (Video Editing with Premiere Certification encouraged) Adobe Audition is an industry standard audio editing software for Mac and PC. This course covers how to start an Audition project, importing and layering audio files, basic editing techniques and effects, as well as how to export a finished project to a video editing platform.

PHOTO: JESSICA HILLS

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Interview Skills CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) WED TUE

DATE(S) TIME OCT 7 6:30–9:30pm DEC 22 6:30–9:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 4 COST: $10 PREREQUISITE: None (TV Studio Production and/or Video Production in the Field encouraged) This class will cover preparing for an interview, researching your subject, choosing engaging questions, avoiding common pitfalls, and the art of using guiding questions to get the best answers during your interview. We will also cover which microphones are appropriate for various settings, location scouting, and one/two-camera interviewing techniques.

PHOTO: JESSICA HILLS

Fundamentals of Screenwriting CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) FRI FRI

DATE(S) TIME OCT 23 6:30–9:30pm DEC 18 6:30–9:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 3 COST: $10 PREREQUISITE: None This course will guide you through the creative process of brainstorming, writing, and publishing your next exciting screenplay. Learn the basics of three-act story structure, character development, and formatting techniques and writing your screenplay in Celtx, a free scriptwriting and storyboarding program.

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FREE COURSES BRIC is the lead media education partner with Brooklyn Public Library, currently offering services at the following locations:

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BRIC House 647 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11217

Central Library 10 Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11238

Kings Highway Library 2115 Ocean Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11229

Coney Island Library 1901 Mermaid Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11224

New Lots Library 665 New Lots Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207

These two hour courses give a general introduction to new and interesting ways to use media.

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Intro to Digital Storytelling CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT: NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME

WED WED WED

SEP 16 OCT 14 DEC 2

5:45–7:45pm (pc) 5:45–7:45pm (pc) 5:45–7:45pm (pc)

CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S)

TIME

TUE THU TUE

11am–1pm (pc) 4–6pm (mac) 11am–1pm (pc)

SEP 22 SEP 24 DEC 8

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: Free PREREQUISITE: None

Learn simple steps to turn your still images and sound clips into a compelling digital video story. You’ll learn about various types of digital story formats, narrative tips, interviewing techniques, and how to combine your pictures and audio recordings into a video using iMovie/Movie Maker.

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Short Form Video Techniques for Mac or PC CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT: CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME

THU TUE TUE

SEP 10 OCT 6 NOV 3

4–6pm (mac) 11am–1pm (pc) 11am – 1pm (mac)

THU

NOV 19

4–6pm (pc)

NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME

WED WED WED WED

SEP 16 SEP 30 OCT 21 DEC 9

3–5pm (pc) 5:45– 7:45pm(pc) 3–5pm(pc)

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: Free PREREQUISITE: None

Learn to use your mobile device to make compelling short-form videos.

We’ll start you off with scriptwriting and storyboarding discuss frame composition, and then cover how to get the best audio and lighting when recording your footage. You’ll also explore the editing software program iMovie/Movie Maker that can assemble it all into your final short form masterpiece.

5:45– 7:45pm (pc)

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CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED OCT 28 5:45–7:45pm (pc)

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Intro to Social Media CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT: CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TUE SEP 15

TIME 11am–1pm (Twitter)

TUE

11am–1pm (Facebook)

NOV 10

NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED SEP 30 3–5pm (Twitter) WED OCT 28 3–5pm (Facebook)

PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

KINGS HIGHWAY LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME TUE SEP 15 3–5pm (Twitter) TUE OCT 20 3–5pm (Facebook) TUE NOV 17 3–5pm (Twitter) TUE DEC 15 3–5pm (Facebook)

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: Free PREREQUISITE: None Get an introduction to a variety of social media platforms. In our Facebook class, learn how to set up a profile page, and apply privacy and security settings. You’ll also learn how to navigate posts, upload pictures and videos, and add friends to your feed.

In Twitter, you’ll create a profile for personal or professional use, learn how to tweet in 140 characters, and connect with other users.

Digital Camera Basics CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT KINGS HIGHWAY LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME TUE SEP 15 5:45– 7:45pm TUE OCT 20 5:45– 7:45pm TUE NOV 17 5:45– 7:45pm TUE DEC 15 5:45– 7:45pm

PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) WED SEP 9 WED OCT 7 WED NOV 18 WED DEC 16

TIME 3–5pm 3–5pm 5:45– 7:45pm 3–5pm

CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) THU SEP 17 TUE OCT 13 THU NOV 12 TUE NOV 24

TIME 4–6pm 11am–1pm 6:30–8:30pm 11am–1pm

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: Free PREREQUISITE: None Learn how to use your camera’s features to create beautiful digital images. We’ll cover digital photography basics like camera settings, resolution and exposure levels, and how to properly white balance to make your pictures pop. You’ll also learn composition theory, shot types, and picture formats that work best in video projects.

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Digital Photo Enhancement CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT: NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) WED SEP 9 WED OCT 7 WED NOV 18 WED DEC 16

TIME 5:45– 7:45pm 5:45– 7:45pm 3–5pm 5:45– 7:45pm

CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) THU SEP 17 TUE OCT 20 THU NOV 12 THU DEC 1

TIME 6:30pm–8:30pm 11am–1pm 4–6pm 11am–1pm

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: Free PREREQUISITE: None The picture-perfect shot doesn’t stop with your camera. In this class, you’ll get hands-on experience with GIMP, a free, versatile photo editing software program. Learn to retouch, crop, and color balance your digital photos before showing them to the world.

By the end of this two-hour session you’ll have the skills to make every shot you take a perfect one.

PHOTO: JESSICA HILLS

Oral History & Digital Archiving for Mac or PC CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT: CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TUE NOV 17

TIME 11am–1pm

NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) WED SEP 23 WED OCT 14 WED DEC 9

TIME 5:45– 7:45pm 3–5pm 3–5pm

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: Free PREREQUISITE: None

Learn about best practices for archiving physical and digital photos.

Using your images, you’ll create brief oral history projects, allowing you to narrate a personal reflection of the story found in your pictures.

Students will use iMovie/Movie Maker to create an exciting video presentation.

PHOTO: MARK PAGAN

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Capturing Your Poetry CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT: NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) WED SEP 23 WED OCT 21 WED DEC 2

TIME 3–5pm 5:45– 7:45pm 3–5pm

CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TUE SEP 8 THU NOV 19 TUE DEC 22

TIME 11am–1pm 6:30–8:30pm 11am–1pm

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: Free PREREQUISITE: None Are you a creative writer, poet, or spoken word artist who is looking for another way to connect to your audience? Learn how to record and exhibit your poetry. Using professional Zoom recorders and audio editing software (Audacity), you will create visual poetry pieces ready to be exhibited online.

PHOTO: JESSICA HILLS

DIY Stop-Motion Animation CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT CONEY ISLAND DAY(S) WED WED

DATE(S) SEP 30 OCT 28

TIME 3–5pm 3–5pm

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: Free PREREQUISITE: None Would you like to be an animator in two hours? It’s possible! In this class you will learn the tools and techniques to create your own animated movies. Spend course time working on a short animated video with the potential to exhibit online or on our TV channels.

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“It doesn’t matter how much you know, the instructors are friendly and willing to teach you.”

– Mini Studio Production

“The class was fantastic, hands on and working in groups was the best part.”

– Audio Production in the Field

What Past Students Are Saying About BRIC Media Education “Valuable knowledge and affordable, great for all skill levels.”

– Intro to Photoshop

“They make it easy to follow along and you learn so much in a short period of time, well worth it!”

– Intro to Marketing

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STUDENT AND PRODUCER RESOURCES From skill building workshops to free online training, our goal is to provide you with a range of services and resources to boost your media skill set.

For more information: BRICartsmedia.org/bme | 718.683.5645 Lynda.com We offer free use of Lynda.com training videos to Certified Community Producers and students currently enrolled in a class at BRIC. Please check with Public Equipment to get signed up.

Skill Building Workshops These workshops are the forums for producers to learn about production equipment available for check out, production workflow strategies, and in-studio, editing, graphic design and marketing.

Crew Assistance for Certified Producers Need help with finding crew members for your Brooklyn Free Speech productions?

Fill out our online Equipment Request Form and we’ll match you with fellow producers who specialize in your needed area.

Media Tips From coiling cables to working with the audio boards in our television studios, our media tips are designed to give you useful information on using the state of the art equipment available to you.

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CUSTOM TRAINING FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Strengthen your employees’ proficiency in media production with access to training. provided by our BRIC Education Staff. We can customize training to meet the needs of your staff. Classes include web video production, DSLR, and graphic design.

How do I get started?

Visit BRICartsmedia.org/nptraining and/or contact partnerships@BRICartsmedia.org for more information.

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A NOTE ABOUT ORIENTATION AND ALL OUR CLASSES: • You need to be 18 years or older to attend.

• You need to provide proof of Brooklyn residency (a current utility bill, cell phone bill, or lease) to register for a class.

• Payment accepted as a check or money order made out to BRIC or pay with a credit card online at BRICartsmedia.org/bme We do not accept cash.

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BRIC House is a cultural town square for Brooklyn and a creative lab for media makers and artists, featuring a state-of-the-art media production facility, flexible performance space, workspace for the borough’s performing and visual artists, a major contemporary art exhibition space, and an inviting public gathering place, all uniquely equipped to transmit live programming to 500,000+ Brooklyn households.

Did you know certain BRIC Members get a 10% discount on our Media Education classes?

Become a member today and be the first to get insider access to BRIC House and all that BRIC has to offer.

BRICartsmedia.org/bric-membership

FRONT COVER PHOTO: Jessica Hills BACK COVER PHOTO: Skye MacLeod ICON CREDITS from The Noun Project Tim Boelaar, Olivier Guin, Dan Hettei, Irene Hoffman, Iconoci, Sławek Jurczyk, Jim Lears, Shane Miller, Erin Standley, Roman Trilo Denysyuk, Lubos Volkov

Come Visit BRIC House

BRIC HOUSE HOURS Tuesday–Saturday 8am–10pm Sunday & Monday 8am–6pm MEDIA CENTER HOURS* Monday–Friday 8am–10pm Saturday & Sunday 10am–4pm *Times subject to change Call 718.683.5645 BRICartsmedia.org/bme

Peter Jay Sharp Building

DIRECTIONS Located in the heart of the Downtown Brooklyn Cultural District, BRIC House is easily reachable by subway or train.

G to Fulton; C to Lafayette;5 2 3 4 to Nevins St.; B Q R to Dekalb Steps from Atlantic Terminal and the LIRR

COURTESY DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN PARTNERSHIP

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BRIC is the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, and one of the largest in New York City. We present and incubate work by artists and media-makers who reflect the diversity that surrounds us. Hundreds of thousands of people attend BRIC programs each year, and hundreds of thousands more watch our web and tv based programs. Our main venue, BRIC Arts | Media House, offers low cost high quality media courses, a public media center, state-of-the-art tv studios.

BRIC is the Public Access media organization for Brooklyn. Its community media programs offer residents free access to media production facilities and equipment, and low-cost media education. BRIC’s community media programming also includes three programming initiatives aired on the five-channel Brooklyn Public Network: community-produced Brooklyn Free Speech; BRIC-produced, Brooklyn-focused Brooklyn Independent Media; and Brooklyn Bulletin Board, a 24/7 looping announcement service used by Brooklyn nonprofits.

@BRICartsmedia @BrooklynFreeSpeech