Media Education Fall 2016 Course Catalog

COURSE CATALOG MEDIA EDUCATION

FALL 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Course Locations P 6–7 Five Easy Steps to Your Own TV Show P 8–9 Orientation: Your First Step P 10–11

CERTIFICATION COURSES

P 14–27 Television Studio Production P 16–17 Television Studio Production: Coney Island Library P 18–19 Mini–Studio Production P 20–21 Video Production in the Field P 22–23 Video Editing with Premiere P 24–25 Documentary Intensive P 26-27

NON–CERTIFICATION COURSES

P 28–43 Digital Photography: The Manual Setting P 30 Street Photography P 31 Intro & Advanced Photoshop P 32 Shooting Effective B-ROLL P 33 Intermediate Video Editing with Premiere P 34 Motion Graphics with After Effects P 35 Intro to DSLR Filmmaking P 36 Audio Production in the Field p 37 Audio Production in the Studio P 38 Audio Editing with Audition P 39 Intro to Radio Podcasting P 40 Fundamentals of Screenwriting P 41 Interviewing for TV & Film P 42 Intro to Marketing P 43

FREE COURSES

P 44–53 P 46 P 47 P 48 P 49 P 50 P 51 P 52 P 53

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

RESOURCES P 54–63 What Past Students Are Saying Student and Producer Resources Media Education for Nonprofits & Organizations Visit The Media Center

LEGEND

P 56–57 P 58–59 P 60–61 P 62–63

Headphones required Basic computer skills needed

Non-Certification Course

Bring your own camera

Free Course

Get your own TV show

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Certification Course

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LEARN. CREATE. ELEVATE.

The Media Center offers free and low-cost, high-quality media courses at BRIC Arts | Media House and five Brooklyn Public Library locations throughout the borough.

WHY BROOKLYN FREE SPEECH?

Brooklyn Free Speech is the Public Access television network for Brooklyn, New York. Public Access television is the First Amendment in action— offering a unique opportunity for Brooklynites 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.

647 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11217

10 Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11238

1901 Mermaid Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11224

665 New Lots Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207

2115 Ocean Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11229

790 Bushwick Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11221

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STEPS TO YOUR 5 EASY OWN TV SHOW

Yes! You can have your own TV show on the New York Emmy-nominated Brooklyn Free Speech. The cool since 1988 Public Access television station empowers TV and film artists to make their dreams a reality.

1. Attend a free orientation at BRIC House or a Brooklyn Public Library location to gain free access to equipment, television studios, and facilities.

2. Become a Certified Community Producer by successfully completing one, or all of our certification courses.

3. Contact our programming department at 718.683.5643 to schedule airdates.

4. Watch your show on Brooklyn Free Speech or stream live at BRICartsmedia.org/BFreeBK.

Quick Note 1: Becoming a Certified Community Producer is not a requirement to air a program on Brooklyn Free Speech. If you live in Brooklyn and already have a program ready, you don’t need a class. Just bring it, we’ll air it! No problem!

For more information visit: BRICartsmedia.org/BFreeBK Quick Note 2: Certification courses are only open to Brooklyn residents over age 18.

Register for courses today: BRICartsmedia.org/ME

5. Marketing is key! Make sure to spread the word about your show to all of your friends and family.

In addition to certification courses which give you free access to our facilities and equipment, we also offer free courses that can support your production process, enhance your résumé, and boost your overall media skill set.

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Orientation your first step

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

SEP 6

6:30–8:30pm

SAT

SEP 24

11am–1pm

TUE

OCT 4

6:30–8:30pm

SAT

OCT 22

11am–1pm

TUE

NOV 1

6:30–8:30pm

SAT

NOV 19

11am–1pm

TUE

DEC 6

6:30–8:30pm

SAT

DEC 17

11am–1pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

SEP 13

11am–1pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

NOV 9

3– 5pm

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: FREE! PREREQUISITE: TV & FILM DREAMS Orientation is a great introduction to what Public Access is all about— our free and low-cost, high-quality media courses, and the wide variety of services available to you at The Media Center.

Some of our courses require that you attend orientation before you register.

Check the “Prerequisite” section of each class listing for orientation requirements.

BROOKLYN MEDIA MAKER WEEKEND FRE E! OCTOBER 20 - 22

Community Media Day Thursday, October 20, 2016 An annual event that celebrates and brings awareness to the importance of free speech and accessible media for the millions of citizen journalists around the world.

Perfect Your Pitch Friday, October 21, 2016 Learn the art of presenting the perfect TV or film pitch to network execs.

Workshops and Free Prizes Saturday, October 22, 2016 A full day of dynamic workshops and lectures to inform and enhance the public’s knowledge of community media making.

BRICartsmedia.org/BMMW

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MEDIA TALKS This series features inspiring talks from industry professionals sharing their perspectives and stories with the community.

BUILDING YOUR MEDIA EMPIRE FROM SCRATCH November 15, 2016 | 6-8PM Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch Get insight from media makers who will discuss their process for building sustainable media content in the worlds of radio podcasting, TV, and the web.

HOSTING FOR RADIO December 15, 2016 | 6-8PM

The Media Center, TV Studio B Learn tips and tricks from an industry expert on how to keep your radio or podcasting audience engaged and coming back for more.

GET YOUR FREE TICKETS BRICartsmedia.org/MediaTalks

CLASES

EN ESPAÑOL

YA!!!

El tiempo ya llego para clases de fotografía y grabación en español.

Intro to DSLR Filmmaking Página 36 Intro to Digital Storytelling Página 46 Digital Camera Basics Página 49 Brooklyn Public Library, DeKalb Branch 790 Bushwick Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11221 13

CERTIFICATION COURSES Our certification courses offer you an opportunity to learn professional video production and post-production skills, giving you the tools to create your own television show. Upon successful completion, you will become a Certified Community Producer. This will allow you to use our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, as well as create your own TV show or short for air on the New York Emmy-nominated Brooklyn Free Speech— all free of charge.

Certification courses are open to Brooklyn residents only.

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Television Studio Production certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

MON & WED

SEP 12–OCT 12

2–5pm

MON & WED

SEP 12–OCT 12

6:30 – 9:30pm

MON & WED

OCT 24–NOV 21

2–5pm

MON & WED

OCT 24–NOV 21

6:30–9:30pm

MON thru THU

NOV 28–DEC 12

2–5pm

TOTAL HOURS: 24 COST: $98 PREREQUISITE: Orientation This course teaches 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 management and directing.

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Television Studio Production: Coney Island Library certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

SAT

SEP 24–OCT 1

10:30am–4:30pm

SAT

DEC 3–10

10:30am–4:30pm

MEDIA TIP “Here’s a tip, don’t wear green if you’re green screening. Don’t wear the same color as your background.”

— José Astorga, Production and Facilities Assistant

TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $60 PREREQUISITE: Orientation This intensive course introduces the basics of studio production, including three camera switching, audio configurations, green screen, as well as floor management and directing.

Successful completion leads to you becoming a Certified Community Producer with free access to the Coney Island TV studio.

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Mini-Studio Production certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME SAT

SEP 17

10:30am–1:30pm

FRI

SEP 23

10:30am–1:30pm

MON

SEP 26

2–5pm

FRI

OCT 7

10:30am–1:30pm

SAT

OCT 15

10:30am–1:30pm

TUE

OCT 18

6:30–9:30pm

MON

OCT 24

2-5pm

FRI

NOV 4

10:30am–1:30pm

TUE

NOV 8

6:30-9:30pm

MON

NOV 21

2–5pm

MON

NOV 28

10:30am–1:30pm

FRI

DEC 9

10:30am–1:30pm

TUE

DEC 13

6:30-9:30pm

MON

DEC 19

2-5pm

TOTAL HOURS: 3 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: Orientation Learn the fundamentals of the mini-studio at The Media Center in Fort Greene. In this hands-on course we cover the video switcher, chroma-key, microphone setup, audio board, and the character generator so that you can produce your own TV show.

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Video Production in the Field certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

THU

SEP 15–29

6–10pm

TUE

OCT 11–25

6–10pm

TUE

NOV 15–DEC 29

6–10pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

OCT 19–NOV 2

3– 7pm

WED

SEP 14–28

3– 7pm

WED

NOV 30–DEC 14

3– 7pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

SAT

OCT 15–29

10:30am–2:30pm

SAT

SEP 10–24

10:30am–2:30pm

SAT

DEC 3–17

10:30am–2:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $50 PREREQUISITE: Orientation Produce videos anywhere!

Gain hands-on experience using a professional-grade, digital video camera, audio equipment, tripods, and portable lighting.

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Video Editing with Premiere certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE & THU

SEP 13–29

2–5pm

TUE & THU

SEP 13–29

6:30–9:30pm

SAT

SEP 24–OCT 8

10:30am –4:30pm

TUE & THU

OCT 4–20

2–5pm

TUE & THU

OCT 4–20

6:30–9:30pm

SAT

OCT 29–NOV 12

10am–5pm

TUE & THU

NOV 1–17

2–5pm

TUE & THU

NOV 1–17

6:30–9:30pm

TUE & THU

NOV 29–DEC 15

2 – 5pm

TUE & THU

NOV 29–DEC 15

6:30–9:30pm

SAT

DEC 3–17

10:30am –4:30pm

November 1 class meets 10AM-2PM

TOTAL HOURS: 18 COST: $60 PREREQUISITE: Orientation Learn the basics of video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro. Navigate Premiere’s interface, import footage; and work with b-roll, audio, still images, basic effects, and transitions.

Students will edit a short video segment by the end of the course.

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MAKE YOUR OWN

FILM

DOCUMENTARY INTENSIVE certification course CORUSE LENGTH: 5 MONTHS TOTAL HOURS: 70 COST: $175

The Documentary Intensive 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 and treatment for your film.

In the production phase, you will learn how to use our top-of-the-line 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 distribution.

SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCESS Visit BRICartsmedia.org/DOC for more information.

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NONCERTIFICATION COURSES Our non-certification courses support you in navigating the production process, while enhancing your media skill set and building your rĂŠsumĂŠ. These courses complement previous training through our media education program or can be used for your own personal and professional growth.

Non-certification courses are open to Brooklyn and non-Brooklyn residents.

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Digital Photography: The Manual Setting non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

FRI

SEP 16

10:30am–4:30pm

FRI

DEC 16

10:30am–4:30pm

MEDIA TIP “Keep your shutter speed high to keep your images sharp. BUT, a great shot doesn’t have to be sharp.”

— Stephen “ILLFLIX” Edwards Street Photographer/Filmmaker

N COU EW RSE

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TOTAL HOURS: 6 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: None Learn how to fully utilize 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.

Please bring your own digital camera with a fully charged battery and plenty of memory.

Street Photography

N COU EW RSE

non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

SEP 20

6:30–9:30pm

SAT

NOV 5

6:30–9:30pm

TUE

DEC 20

2–5pm

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TOTAL HOURS: 6 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: None In this class you’ll learn about onthe-fly composition techniques and how to capture engaging photos of people, buildings, and public spaces.

Please note that this class runs rain or shine, so please dress appropriately.

Please bring your own digital camera with a fully charged battery and plenty of memory.

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Intro & Advanced Photoshop non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $50 PREREQUISITE: None

INTRO TO PHOTOSHOP DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

MON & WED

SEP 19–28

2–5pm

MON & WED

NOV 7–16

2–5pm

MON & WED

DEC 5–14

6:30–9:30pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

THU

OCT 20–NOV 3

4–8pm

ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

MON & TUE

NOV 21–22

6:30–9:30pm

Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop for photo enhancement, typography, and graphic design.

TOTAL HOURS: 6 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: Intro to Photoshop or approval from instructor Enhance your Photoshop skills with advanced topics such as: applying adjustment layers, color management, manipulating uncompressed images in Camera RAW, applying effects such as dodge and burn, as well as creating HDR images and working with layers.

Shooting Effective B-ROLL non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

SAT

NOV 12

10:30am–1:30pm

FRI

DEC 2

2–5pm

MEDIA TIP

N COU EW RSE

!

TOTAL HOURS: 3 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: None Expand your filmmaking toolkit by learning easy and effective tips on capturing beautiful B-ROLL footage for your documentary project or narrative film.

Please bring your own digital camera with a fully charged battery and plenty of memory.

“Film is a visual medium. An idea or story is much more likely to stay with us if we can see it. Your b-roll is how you make your audience feel and remember.”

— Liam Billingham New York Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker/ BRIC Media Education Instructor

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Intermediate Video Editing with Premiere non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

SAT

OCT 15–22

10:30am –4:30pm

MEDIA TIP The filmmaker has two opportunities to edit the footage that is shot— first in choosing what they do or don’t shoot and second in post. Above all, editing offers the filmmaker four basic areas of choice and control: Graphic, Rhythmic, Spatial, and Temporal.

— Justin Bryant, New York Emmy-Nominated Producer & Editor, BRIC TV

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

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

Motion Graphics with After Effects non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

THU

SEP 15–29

4–8pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

FRI

OCT 7–14

10:30am –4:30pm

MON & WED

OCT 31–NOV 9

6:30–9:30pm

MON & WED

DEC 5–14

2–5pm

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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Intro to DSLR Filmmaking non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

SAT

SEP 17

10:30am–4:30pm

MON & WED

NOV 14-16

6:30–9:30pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

SAT

OCT 15

10:30am–4:30pm

DEKALB BIBLIOTECA DÍA(S)

FECHA(S) HORA

MAR

DIC 6

10:30am– 4:30pm (EN ESPAÑOL)

TOTAL HOURS: 6 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: Intro to Digital Photography or experience shooting in manual mode with a DSLR camera.

This course covers common equipment setups, tips for getting great audio, lighting considerations, as well as common challenges and pitfalls of shooting video with DSLRs. It also provides the opportunity to record a short video with a DSLR. HORAS TOTALES: 2 PRECIO: GRATIS! REQUISITO PREVIO: Intro to Digital Photography o experiencia con una cámara réflex digital.

Esta clase cubre las configuraciones de equipo, consejos para obtener un sonido excelente, iluminación, y los desafíos comunes y las trampas de la grabación de vídeo con cámaras réflex digitales. La clase también le dará la oportunidad de grabar un breve vídeo con su propio DSLR.

Audio Production in the Field non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

FRI

SEP 16

6:30–9:30pm

WED

NOV 30

2–5pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

SAT

OCT 1

10:30am–1:30pm

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

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Audio Production in the Studio non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

MON

OCT 17

6:30–9:30pm

TUE

NOV 22

2–5pm

MEDIA TIP During the course of shooting in the studio or running and gunning in the field things can happen very quickly. Never under any circumstances forget to PRESS THE RECORD BUTTON. — Onel Mulet, BRIC Media Education Audio Instructor / Audio Engineer

TOTAL HOURS: 3 COST: $10 PREREQUISITE: Television Studio Production Review of the digital Presonus audio board, including utilizing important features such as the gate and limiter, and applying effects to an audio signal. It also covers 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.

Audio Editing with Audition non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

MON & WED

OCT 17–19

2–5pm

SAT

NOV 19

10:30am–4:30pm

MON

DEC 19-20

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.

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Intro to Radio Podcasting non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

SEP 28-OCT 12

3:30–7:30pm

SAT

NOV 5-19

10:30am–2:30pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

SAT & SUN

DEC 10 & 11

10:30am–4:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $50 PREREQUISITE: None This 2-session course provides a hands-on experience using professional audio recorders and editing software. Learn about different styles of radio podcasting and best practices for developing, pitching, and distributing a show.

Finish with a two to four minute radio podcast segment.

Fundamentals of Screenwriting non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

THU

DEC 15

5:45–8:45pm

TOTAL HOURS: 3 COST: $10 PREREQUISITE: None Guides students through the creative process of brainstorming, writing, and publishing a screenplay.

Learn the basics of three-act story structure, character development, and formatting techniques and writing a screenplay in Celtx, a free scriptwriting and storyboarding program.

MEDIA TIP “True conflict makes a story compelling and is not as simple as waging good against evil. Three-dimensional, genuinely motivated characters are a necessity to making conflict believable.”

— Joanna White-Oldham, Filmmaker

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Interviewing for TV & Film non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S) TIME

WED

OCT 19

2–5pm

FRI

DEC 2

6:30–9:30pm

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED

NOV 16

4:45–7:45pm

MEDIA TIP 1.

2.

Watch everything but only steal the best stuff.

Have an internal editor.

3.

Decide if you want an answer or an argument.

— Brian Vines, New York Emmy-Nominated Producer / Chief Correspondent, BRIC TV

TOTAL HOURS: 3 COST: $10 PREREQUISITE: None (TV Studio Production and/or Video Production in the Field encouraged) This class covers preparing for an interview, subject research, choosing engaging questions, avoiding common pitfalls, and the art of using guiding questions to get the best answers during an interview. Also covers audio appropriate for various settings, location scouting, and one/ two-camera interviewing techniques.

Intro to Marketing non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

START A MARKETING CAMPAIGN DAY(S)

DATE(S) TIME

MON

SEP 26

DAY(S)

DATE(S) TIME

TUE

DEC 20

6:30–8:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: $10 PREREQUISITE: None Learn how to create a marketing plan, write a press release, and explore the different mediums available for promotion (i.e. email marketing, social media, and print advertising).

5:45–7:45pm

MEASUREMENT & METRICS DAY(S)

DATE(S) TIME

WED

OCT 26

DAY(S)

DATE(S) TIME

MON

NOV 28

5:45–7:45pm

6:30–8:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: $10 PREREQUISITE: None Learn how to use free programs to measure blog and website views, common terms used to evaluate marketing metrics, and best practices to improve stats.

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FREE COURSES Did you know that we offer free, two-hour courses at five different Brooklyn Public Library locations? Yes, it’s true! As the lead media education partner with the Brooklyn Public Library, we offer free, high-quality media education courses that give a general introduction to new and interesting ways to use media. Stop on in and take a class.

Walk-ins are always welcome.

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Intro to Digital Storytelling for Mac or PC

HORAS TOTALES: 2 PRECIO: GRATIS! REQUISITO PREVIO: Nada

free course

ELIGE UNA DE LAS SIGUIENTES SESIONES:

DEKALB BIBLIOTECA DÍA(S)

FECHA(S) HORA

MAR

SEP 27

5:45– 7:45pm (pc) (EN ESPAÑOL)

MAR

DIC 13

3– 5pm (pc) (EN ESPAÑOL)

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

THU

OCT 13

6:30–8:30pm (mac)

TUE

OCT 25

11am–1pm (pc)

THU

DEC 8

4–6pm (mac)

TUE

DEC 13

11am–1pm (pc)

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

NOV 15

5:45– 7:45pm (pc)

Introducción al Relato Digital Aprenda los pasos sencillos necesarios para convertir sus imagenes instantaneas y sus “audio clips” en una impactante historia de video digital. Aprendera sobre vario tipos de formatos utilizado en la creacion de historias digitales, consejo sobre narrativa, métodos de entrevista y como unir sus fotos y grabaciones audios usando la aplicacion MovieMaker.

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: FREE! PREREQUISITE: None Learn simple steps to turn still images and sound clips into a compelling digital video story. Learn about various types of digital story formats, narrative tips, interviewing techniques, and how to combine pictures and audio recordings into a video using iMovie/Movie Maker.

Short-Form Video Techniques for Mac or PC free course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

SEP 13

5:45– 7:45pm (pc)

TUE

NOV 8

3– 5pm (pc)

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

OCT 5

5:45– 7:45pm (pc)

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

THU

OCT 13

4–6pm (mac)

TUE

NOV 1

11am–1pm (mac)

TUE

NOV 22

11am–1pm (mac)

THU

DEC 8

6:30–8:30pm (mac)

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

OCT 18

3–5pm (pc)

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: FREE! PREREQUISITE: None Learn to use mobile devices to make compelling short-form videos. Will start off with scriptwriting, discussing storyboard frame composition, audio and lighting, as well as exploring iMovie and Movie Maker.

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Intro to Social Media free course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

SEP 20

11am–1pm (instagram)

TUE

OCT 4

11am–1pm (facebook)

TUE

OCT 11

11am–1pm (twitter)

THU

NOV 10

4–6pm (instagram)

THU

NOV 10

6:30–8:30pm (facebook)

TUE

NOV 15

11am–1pm (twitter)

TUE

DEC 20

11am–1pm (instagram)

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

OCT 11

3–5pm (instagram)

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: FREE! PREREQUISITE: None Facebook Learn how to set up a profile page and update your security settings.

Also learn how to navigate posts and upload photos and videos.

Twitter Create a profile for personal or professional use. Learn how to tweet in 140 characters or less and connect with other users in the Twitterverse.

Instagram Tips for taking great mobile photographs and video, how to build an audience, and best practices using effects and posting content.

Digital Camera Basics free course

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SEP 20

3–5pm

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OCT 18

5:45– 7:45pm

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NOV 15

3–5pm

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DEC 20

5:45– 7:45pm

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SEP 27

3– 5pm (EN ESPAÑOL)

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3–5pm

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5:45– 7:45pm

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DEC 13

5:45– 7:45pm (EN ESPAÑOL)

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4–6pm

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6:30–8:30pm

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11am–1pm

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: FREE! PREREQUISITE: None Create beautiful digital images.

Learn photography basics like camera settings, resolution, exposure levels, composition theory, and shot types that make your pictures pop.

Courses listed as EN ESPAÑOL are taught in Spanish only, exclusively at DeKalb Library.

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3– 5pm

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NOV 9

5:45– 7:45pm

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Digital Photo Enhancement free course

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SEP 20

5:45– 7:45pm

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DEC 20

3– 5pm

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6:30–8:30pm

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4–6pm

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11am–1pm

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5:45– 7:45pm

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NOV 22

3– 5pm

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: FREE! PREREQUISITE: None Retouch, crop, and color balance your digital photos before showing them to the world. In this course get hands-on experience with GIMP, a free, versatile photo editing software program.

Oral History & Digital Archiving for PC free course

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OCT 11

5:45– 7:45pm

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NOV 8

5:45– 7:45pm

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11am–1pm

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6:30–8:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: FREE! PREREQUISITE: None Learn about best practices for archiving physical and digital photos.

Create brief oral history projects and narrate a personal reflection of the story. Students will use Movie Maker to create an exciting video presentation.

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Capturing Your Poetry free course

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3– 5pm

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11am–1pm

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DEC 1

4–6pm

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OCT 26

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NOV 9

3– 5pm

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: FREE! PREREQUISITE: None This snappin’ fingers course is specially designed for writers, poets, and spoken word artists. Learn how to use our professional Zoom recorders and audio editing software to record and exhibit your poetry.

DIY Stop-Motion Animation free course

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3– 5pm

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NOV 9

5:45– 7:45pm

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DEC 21

3– 5pm

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: FREE! PREREQUISITE: None In two hours, learn the tools and techniques to create an animated film. Spend course time working on a short, animated video with the potential to exhibit online or on Brooklyn Free Speech.

MEDIA TIP “It’s helpful for animators to have their content prepared before starting to film a video. Hence, writing a script and/or making a list of the visual elements that you want to include is very useful.”

— Meagan J. Meehan, Artist and Animator

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RESOURCES From crew assistance for Certified Community Producers, to networking and volunteer opportunities, our goal is to provide you with a range of services and resources that boost your media skill set while helping to foster a strong sense of community at Brooklyn Free Speech.

PHOTO: ILLFLIX

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WHAT PAST STUDENTS ARE SAYING

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The control room was my favorite. Having real knowledge on the controls really makes or breaks your show.

MAKE SURE YOU CLICK RECORD! — Television Studio Production Graduate

Everything in this world is interconnected. Somehow the diversity in this class brings out the best in New York City.

— Christina Hu, Documentary Intensive 2016 Student

I came in knowing nothing about my camera and DSLR shooting and now I feel like I know enough to get me started. Thank you!

— Intro to DSLR Filmmaking Student

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Refreshing insight about real situations and preparation.

Great attitude towards student questions.

— Audio Production in the Field Student

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STUDENT AND PRODUCER RESOURCES LEARN, CREATE, AND ELEVATE YOUR MEDIA SKILL SET WITH TIPS, TUTORIALS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. BRICartsmedia.org/resources

STUDENT/PRODUCER RESOURCE GUIDE We truly value you as a media education student and Brooklyn Free Speech producer, and want to do everything to ensure that you succeed. This guide offers tutorials on our TV studios at The Media Center, course materials/handouts, and so much more.

GET INVOLVED! VOLUNTEER WITH BROOKLYN FREE SPEECH Interested in getting more involved with the New York Emmy-nominated Brooklyn Free Speech?

We’re always looking for great people like you. Fill out our volunteer form to get involved with events like BRIC FLIX, B Scene, and the 4th Annual B Free Awards on April 1, 2017.

CREW ASSISTANCE FOR CERTIFIED COMMUNITY PRODUCERS Do you need help with finding crew members for your Brooklyn Free Speech production happening at The Media Center or our fully-equipped TV studio at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Coney Island branch? Fill out our online TV Studio Crew 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 and facilities available to you at The Media Center.

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CUSTOM TRAINING FOR NONPROFITS & ORGANIZATIONS Strengthen your employees’ proficiency by providing access to training necessary in today’s media landscape. Our education staff can devote one day, or more to in-person training customized to meet your needs. Your staff can learn hands-on with individual computers or attend demo-style workshop sessions to cover more topics in a shorter amount of time.

BRICartsmedia.org/training

NEW YORK EMMY-NOMINATED MEDIA SHARE PROGRAM Media Share is a New York Emmy-nominated, in-kind grant program for Brooklyn-based or Brooklyn-affiliated nonprofit organizations to learn how to create and use media.

Our goal is to help nonprofits become “hands-on” with the creation of videos that can promote and inform the public about their work.

BRICartsmedia.org/mediashare

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ENROLL TODAY A FEW NOTES ABOUT ORIENTATION AND ALL OF OUR COURSES • 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 certification course.

PAYMENT OPTIONS • We accept checks.

• We accept money orders.

• Checks/money orders should be made out to BRIC. • You may pay with a credit/debit card online at BRICartsmedia.org/ME. • We do not accept cash.

WATCH BROOKLYN FREE SPEECH • RCN 82, 83, 84, 85 • Optimum 67, 68, 69 • Verizon FiOS 42, 43, 44, 45 • Time Warner 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 • Stream Live @ BRICartsmedia.org/BFreeBK

VISIT: BRIC Arts | Media House 647 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11217 CALL: 718.683.5645 ONLINE: BRICartsmedia.org/ME

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. BRIC programs reach hundreds of thousands of people each year.

Our main venue, BRIC Arts | Media House offers a public media center, a major contemporary art exhibition space, two performance spaces, a glass-walled TV studio, and artist work spaces.

GET A 10% DISCOUNT ON MEDIA COURSES Did you know BRIC Members get a 10% discount on media education courses? Become a member today and be the first to get insider access to BRIC House and all that BRIC has to offer.

BRICartsmedia.org/membership

VISIT THE MEDIA CENTER

BRIC HOUSE HOURS Tuesday–Saturday 8am–10pm Sunday 10am–6pm Monday 8am–6pm MEDIA CENTER HOURS* Monday–Friday 8am–10pm Saturday & Sunday 10am–4pm *Times subject to change

Call 718.683.5645 BRICartsmedia.org/ME

Peter Jay Sharp Building

Courtesy Downtown Brooklyn Partnership

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

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

CATALOG DESIGN TEAM

MEDIA EDUCATION TEAM

MEDIA EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS

Editor: Alease Annan Graphic Designer: ILLFLIX Front Cover Photo: ILLFLIX Back Cover Photo: ILLFLIX

Associate Director, Media Education: Skye MacLeod Field Services Coordinator: Mark Pagán Education Coordinator: Jessica Mason Associate Director of Marketing: Alex Quintero Marketing Associate: Alease Annan Marketing Intern: Jerome Barrett

Liam Billingham Valerie Caesar Janelle Galvez Mary Latvis Onel Mulet Tom Veltre

Shaun Seneviratne Yosef Alexander Julia O’Farrow Kara Oconnell Anne Pope Ed Parada

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