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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 12-13 Television Studio Production: Coney Island P 14-15 Mini-Studio Production P 16-17 Video Production in the Field P 18-19 Video Editing with Premiere P 20-21
Non-Certification Courses
PHOTO: JESSICA HILL
P 22-37 Intermediate Video Editing with Premiere P 24 Intro to DSLR Filmmaking P 25 Intro to Digital Photography P 26 Intro to Marketing P 27 Intro to Photoshop P 28 Advanced Photoshop P 29 Motion Graphics with After Effects P 30 Audio Production in the Field P 31 Audio Production in the Studio P 32 Audio Editing with Audition P 33 Interview Skills P 34 Fundamentals of Screenwriting P 35 21st Century Storytelling with The Builders Association (Intro) P 36 21st Century Storytelling with The Builders Association (Advanced) 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 & Digital Archiving for MAC or PC Capturing Your Poetry DIY Stop Motion Animation What Students are Saying Student and Producer Resources Media Education for Organizations
P 38-47 P 40 P 41 P 42 P 43 P 44 P 45 P 46 P 47 P 48-49 P 50-51 P 52-53
Be a Brooklyn Media Maker BRIC offers media classes at BRIC House and multiple Brooklyn Public Library locations throughout the borough.
BRIC House 647 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11217
PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD
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
Why BRIC? We’re the public access television network for Brooklyn!
Public access television is the First Amendment in action and 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.
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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 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 and watch your show on Brooklyn Free Speech or stream online! In addition to certification classes, we offer many classes that can support your production process, enhance your resume, and boost your media skills. PHOTO: JESSICA HILLS
Register for classes online: BRICartsmedia.org/bme 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.
KEY Students must bring their own headphones to this class. Students must be able to comfortably navigate a computer interface. Students must bring their own camera to this class. Certification Course 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.)
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ORIENTATIONS HELD AT BRIC HOUSE
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ORIENTATIONS HELD AT
DAY(S) TUE SAT TUE
DATE(S) MAY 5 MAY 16 JUN 2
TIME 6:30–8:30pm 11am–1pm 6:30–8:30pm
SAT
JUN 27
11am–1pm
TUE SAT TUE
JUL 7 JUL 18 AUG 4
6:30–8:30pm 11am–1pm 6:30–8:30pm
CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TUE MAY 26
TIME 11am-1pm
CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME TUE JUN 9 3:45-5:45pm NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) SAT AUG 29
TIME 12-2pm
PHOTO: JESSICA HILLS
PHOTO: SKYE
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Certification Courses 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 and/or web series. Upon successful completion of our courses you will become a Certified Community Producer, allowing you to use our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, as well as broadcast time on Brooklyn Free Speech, all free of charge.
PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD
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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) MAY 11-JUN 8 MAY 11-JUN 8
TIME 2-5pm 6:30-9:30pm
MON THROUGH THU JUN 15-25
2-5pm
MON & WED
6:30-9:30pm
JUN 15-JUL 8
MON THROUGH THU JUL 13-23
2-5pm
MON THROUGH THU JUL 20-30
6:30-9:30pm
SAT
JUL 25-AUG 15 10:30am-4:30pm
MON & THU
AUG 3-26
2-5pm
MON & THU
AUG 3-26
6:30-9:30pm
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 management and multi-camera direction — all the basic skills needed to produce your own studio television show.
PHOTO: JESSICA HILLS
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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) JUN 13-27 AUG 1-15
TIME 11am-3pm 11am-3pm
TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $60 PREREQUISITE: Orientation This three-week intensive will introduce you to the basics of studio production, including three camera switching, audio configurations, green screen, as well as floor management and directing. Successful completion leads to becoming a Certified Community Producer, which gives you free access to use our Coney Island studio.
PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD
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Mini-Studio Production certification course
TOTAL HOURS: 3 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: Orientation Learn the fundamentals of our MiniStudio in this hands-on class. This session will cover the video switcher, chroma-key, microphone setup, and sound board, as well as best practices with using the character generator and producing a show on your own.
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) TUE MON FRI
DATE(S) MAY 12 MAY 18 MAY 29
TIME 2–5pm 6:30–9:30pm 10:30am-1:30pm
SAT
MAY 30
10:30am-1:30pm
TUE
JUN 2
2-5pm
FRI
JUN 12
6:30–9:30pm
FRI
JUN 19
10:30am-1:30pm
SAT
JUN 27
10:30am-1:30pm
MON
JUL 6
2–5pm
THU
JUL 16
6:30–9:30pm
FRI
JUL 24
10:30am-1:30pm
SAT
JUL 25
10:30am-1:30pm
TUE
AUG 4
2-5pm
FRI
AUG 14
6:30–9:30pm
FRI
AUG 21
10:30am-1:30pm
SAT
AUG 29
10:30am-1:30pm
PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD
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Video Production in the Field
certification course
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME TUE MAY 19-JUN 2 1–5pm TUE JUN 16-30 1–5pm TUE JUL 14-28 1–5pm TUE AUG 11-25 1–5pm KINGS HIGHWAY LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED MAY 20-JUN 3 3:30–7:30pm WED JUN 10-24 3:30–7:30pm NEW LOTS LIBRARY
DAY(S) DATE(S)
TIME
SAT SAT SAT
10:30am–2:30pm 10:30am–2:30pm 10:30am–2:30pm
MAY 30-JUN 13 JUL 18-AUG 1 AUG 8-22
TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $50 PREREQUISITE: Orientation This course will give you the skills to produce your videos from anywhere. You’ll gain hands-on experience using a professional-grade digital video camera, sound equipment, tripods, and portable lighting equipment.
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES HELD AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME TUE & THU MAY 12, 14, & 19 6-10pm TUE & THU MAY 26, 28, & 6-10pm JUN 2 TUE & THU JUN 16, 18, & 23 6-10pm MON JUN 13-15 6-10pm THROUGH WED
PHOTO: TRICIA HINCHEY
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Video Editing with Premiere certification course
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES HELD AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) SAT
DATE(S) MAY 9-30
TIME 10:30am-4:30pm*
TUE & THU
MAY 12-28
2-5pm
TUE & THU
MAY 12-28
6:30-9:30pm
TUE & THU
JUN 2-18
10:30am-1:30pm
TUE & THU
JUN 2-18
6:30-9:30pm
SAT
JUN 6-20
10:30am-4:30pm
TUE & THU
JUN 30-JUL 16
10:30am-1:30pm
TUE & THU
JUN 30-JUL 16
6:30-9:30pm
SAT
JUL 11-25
10:30am-4:30pm
TUE & THU
JUL 28-AUG 13
2-5pm
SAT
AUG 1-15
10:30am-4:30pm
MON & WED
AUG 3-19
6:30-9:30pm
MON & WED
AUG 10-26
10:30am-1:30pm
*No class May 23
TOTAL HOURS: 18 COST: $60 PRE-REQUISITE: 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
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) THU
DATE(S) Jul 23-Aug 13
TIME 4–8:30pm
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Non-Certification Courses BRIC’s non-certification courses support your production process, enhance your resume, and boost your media skills. Meant to be an extension of our certification courses, you can take these courses to complement what you’ve already learned at BRIC. You’re welcome to take these classes for your own personal and professional growth.
PHOTO: TRICIA HINCHEY
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Intermediate Video Editing with Premiere CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES HELD AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) DATE(S) MON THROUGH THU JUL 20-23 MON & WED JUN 15-24 FRI AUG 14-28
TIME 6:30-9:30pm 6:30-9:30PM
10:30am-2:30pm
CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME THU MAY 21-JUN 4 4-8pm
TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $50 PREREQUISITE: Orientation & Video Editing with Premiere or permission from the Education Department
PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD
An intermediate video editing workshop using Adobe Premiere Pro, this class covers digital effects like transitions, picturein-picture, chroma-key, motion graphics, and titling. Learn more advanced editing techniques and shortcuts to perfect your videos.
Intro to DSLR Filmmaking CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE  FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) TUE & THU TUE & THU FRI
DATE(S) MAY 19-21 JUN 9-11 JUL 10
TOTAL HOURS: 6 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: Intro to Digital
TIME Photography or experience shooting in 10:30am-1:30pm manual mode with a DSLR camera 6:30-9:30pm 10:30am-4:30pm In this introductory course, you will learn the
fundamentals of DSLR filmmaking. We will cover common equipment setups, tips for 10:30am-4:30pm getting great audio, lighting considerations, as well as common challenges and pitfalls of shooting video with DSLRs. The class will also TIME give you an opportunity to record a short 10:30am-1:30pm video with your own DSLR.
MON & WED JUN 29-JUL 1 2-5pm SAT
AUG 22
NEW LOTS LIBRARY PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD
DAY(S) SAT
DATE(S) JUN 20, 27
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Intro to Digital Photography CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) FRI SAT SAT FRI
DATE(S) MAY 15 & 22 JUN 13 JUL 11 AUG 14
TIME 10:30am-4:30pm 10:30am-4:30pm 10:30am-4:30pm 10:30am-4:30pm
PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD
NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S)
TIME
WED
1:45-7:45pm
JUL 1
TOTAL HOURS: 6 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: None In this intensive course, you’ll learn how to use your digital camera’s features and simple tricks to create beautiful images. We’ll discuss in-depth camera settings, resolution and exposure levels, as well as how to properly white balance to make your pictures pop and much more. Learn about composition theory and the different shot types and picture formats that work best in video projects.
TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: $10 per class PREREQUISITE: None
Intro to Marketing
These two workshops provide an excellent overview of marketing practices and strategies that can help you find your following.
PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD
Start a Marketing Campaign
Measurements & Metrics
We’ll show you the steps of creating 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).
This workshop will show you how to use free programs to measure who is visiting your blog and websites, explain common terms used to evaluate marketing metrics, and introduce you to best practices to give your stats a boost.
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE
DAY(S) WED MON
DAY(S) TUE TUE
DATE(S) MAY 27 JUL 27
TIME 6:30–8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm
DATE(S) JUN 30 AUG 25
TIME 6:30–8:30pm 6:30–8:30pm
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Intro to Photoshop CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) MON & WED MON & WED TUE & THU
DATE(S) MAY 11-20 JUL 6-15 AUG 4-13
CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S)
THU
TIME 6:30-9:30pm 10:30am-1:30pm 6:30-9:30pm TIME
JUN 18-JUL 2 4-8pm
TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $50 PREREQUISITE: None
PHOTO: ALEASE ANNAN
Learn to create rich, dynamic visuals to capture people’s attention. In this class you’ll learn Adobe Photoshop to enhance your photos, layout text for printed pieces like postcards and onesheets, and how to create graphics for television and the web. We also show you why attention to color and typography is important.
Advanced Photoshop CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE  FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) TUE & THU TUE & THU
DATE(S) JUN 23-25 AUG 18-20
TIME 6:30-9:30pm 6:30-9:30pm
TOTAL HOURS: 6 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: Intro to
Photoshop/Approval from Instructor
PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD
Expand your Photoshop skill set and improve your photo editing efficiency. We will cover advanced topics such as applying adjustment layers, color management and manipulating uncompressed images in Camera RAW, applying effects such as dodge and burn, creating an HDR image, and becoming an expert with layers. This course moves quickly so a solid understanding of Photoshop and design fundamentals is required to get the most out of the course. 29
Motion Graphics with After Effects CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE  FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) MON & WED TUE & THU MON THROUGH THU
DATE(S) JUN 10 JUN 30-JUL 9 JUL 27-30
TIME 6:30-9:30pm 2-5pm 10:30am-1:30pm
SAT
AUG 22-29
10:30am-4:30pm
TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $50 PREREQUISITE: None (Video Editing with Premiere Certification encouraged)
Adobe After Effects is the industry
PHOTO: ALEASE ANNAN
standard for creating dynamic motion graphics and video effects compositing. This course covers the basics of the After Effects interface, how to set up a project, text and layer animation, chromakeying, video effects, keyframing and compositing, and outputting to Quicktime or Premiere.
Audio Production in the Field CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) SAT FRI
DATE(S) JUN 6 JUL 24
TIME 10:30am-4:30pm 10:30am-4:30pm
TOTAL HOURS: 6 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: None (Video Production in the Field Certification Encouraged)
PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD
You will learn best practices for capturing clean audio in the field. We will cover the various types of equipment such as microphones (lavalier, hand held, shotgun), field mixers, and digital audio recorders. We will also discuss tips to recognize and minimize distracting background noise, as well as making an “audio checklist” to ensure the best audio quality possible.
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Audio Production in the Studio CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) FRI FRI
DATE(S) MAY 29 JUL 31
TIME 6:30–9:30pm 2-5pm
TOTAL HOURS: 3 COST: $10 PREREQUISITE: Television Studio Production
PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD
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 applying 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.
Audio Editing with Audition CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) FRI
DATE(S) JUL 10
TIME 10:30am-4:30pm
MON & TUE
AUG 27 & 28 6:30-9:30pm
TOTAL HOURS: 6 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: None (Video Editing with Premiere Certification encouraged)
PHOTO: JESSICA HILLS
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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Interview Skills CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE  FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) THU FRI
DATE(S) JUN 4 JUL 17
TIME 6-10pm 2- 6pm
THU
AUG 6
6-10pm
NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) WED AUG 26
TIME 3-7pm
TOTAL HOURS: 4 COST: $10 PREREQUISITE: None (TV Studio Production and/or Video Production in the Field encouraged)
PHOTO: JESSICA HILLS
Effective interviewing takes practice, research, and the ability to engage with your subject. This class will cover the basics such as preparing for an interview, researching your subject, choosing engaging interview questions, avoiding common pitfalls in interviewing, 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.
Fundamentals of Screenwriting CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE  TOTAL HOURS: 3 FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE COST: $10 DAY(S) THU FRI THU
DATE(S) MAY 21 JUN 26 AUG 31
TIME 6:30-9:30pm 2-5pm 6:30-9:30pm
PREREQUISITE: None
PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD
This course will guide you through the creative process of brainstorming, writing, and publishing your next exciting screenplay. We will cover writing topics such as the three-act story structure, character development, and building tension in your story. Also included are common formatting techniques and writing your screenplay in Celtx, a free scriptwriting and storyboarding program.
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21st Century Storytelling with The Builders Association (Intro) CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE  FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME SAT & SUN MAY 30-31 10am-5pm, 10am-3pm
TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $60 PREREQUISITE: None (Television Studio Production and/or Video Production in the Field encouraged)
PHOTO: JAMES GIBBS
21st Century Storytelling (Intro) is designed to introduce professional artists and media makers working in live performance to theories and tools for integrating hybrid media elements into theatrical productions. This 1 1/2 day interactive session begins with a brief history of OBIE-award winning performance and media company The Builders Association, and introduces students to the company’s collaborative real-time multimedia devising process. Small groups then go through a series of exercises using media and collaborating on sketches which are used as a springboard for group exploration and discussion. Facilitated by members of The Builders Association including director Marianne Weems, writer and performer Moe Angelos, and video and interactive media designer Jesse Garrison.
21st Century Storytelling with Builders Association (Advanced) CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME SAT & SUN JUN 20-21 10am-5pm, 10am-3pm
TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $60 PRE-REQUISITE: 21st Century Storytelling with The Builders Association (Intro Course) or permission from instructors.
In 21st Century Storytelling (Advanced) students
will build on their experiences in the intro session by deepening their understanding of various interactive media tools available to performance-makers. Explore “mediaturgy” -- facing the narrative challenges of uniting individual theatrical moments into a larger and more dramaturgically complex multimedia theatrical event. PHOTO: JAMES GIBBS 37
Free Courses
BRIC and the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) have partnered to expand media education programs for Brooklyn residents. BRIC is BPL’s lead media education partner, currently offering services at the following locations: PHOTO: TRICIA HINCHEY
• Central Library (10 Grand Army Plaza) • Kings Highway Library (2115 Ocean Avenue) • New Lots Library (665 New Lots Avenue) • Coney Island Library (1901 Mermaid Avenue) These courses are only two-hours long and 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 CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME
TUE
MAY 12
3:45pm-5:45pm
NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME
WED WED WED WED
MAY 20 JUN 24 JUL 15 AUG 5
5:45-7:45pm 3-5pm 3-5pm 5:45-7:45pm
PHOTO: MARK PAGAN
CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S)
TIME
TUE THU TUE TUE THU
11am-1pm 4-6pm (MAC) 11am-1pm 11am-1pm 4-6pm (MAC)
JUN 2 JUL 9 JUL 28 AUG 11 AUG 27
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 VideoPad.
Short Form Video Techniques for Mac or PC CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME THU MAY 14 4-6pm (pc) TUE JUN 9 11am–1pm (mac) THU JUL 9 6:30-8:30pm (MAC) TUE JUL 21 11am-1pm (PC) THU AUG 27 6:30-8:30pm (MAC)
NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) WED MAY 20 WED JUN 3 WED PHOTO: TRICIA HINCHEY
WED WED
JUN 24 AUG 5 AUG 19
TIME 3–5pm (pc)
5:45-7:45(pc) 5:45-7:45(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 best practices, discuss frame composition, and then cover how to get the best audio and lighting when recording your footage. You’ll also explore the free editing software program iMovie/VideoPad that can assemble it all into your final short form masterpiece.
5:45-7:45(pc)
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Intro to Social Media CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME 11am-1pm TUE MAY 12 TUE TUE
JUL 7 AUG 4
11am-1pm 11am-1pm
NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME 5:45-7:45pm WED JUL 15
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, pictures and videos, and add friends to your feed. In Twitter, you’ll create a profile for personal or professional use, how to tweet in 140 characters or less and connect with other users. In Video Blogging, you’ll learn how to create a blog using Blogger.com and upload and share your video content via YouTube.
PHOTO: JESSICA CHUN
Digital Camera Basics CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT KINGS HIGHWAY LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME 3-5pm WED MAY 13 NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME 3-5pm WED MAY 13 3-5pm WED MAY 27 3-5pm WED JUN 17 WED JUL 22 5:45-7:45pm 3-5pm WED AUG 12
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. Learn composition theory, shot types, and picture formats that work best in video projects.
CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME 1-3pm TUE JUN 9 3:45-5:45pm TUE AUG 4 PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD
CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) THU JUN 11 TUE JUN 23 THU JUL 16 THU AUG 20
TIME 4-6pm 11am-1pm
4-6pm 4-6pm 43
Digital Photo Enhancement CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT KINGS HIGHWAY LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED MAY 13 5:45–7:45pm
PHOTO: JESSICA CHUN
NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) WED MAY 27 WED JUN 17 WED JUL 22
TIME 5:45–7:45pm 5:45–7:45pm 3-5pm
CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) THU JUN 11 TUE JUN 30 THU JUL 16 THU AUG 20
TIME 6:30pm-8:30pm 11am-1pm 6:30pm-8:30pm 6:30pm-8:30pm
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. We’ll teach you how to use GIMP’s editing and effects tools, talk about photoediting best practices, and how to export for print and video formats. By the end of this two-hour session you’ll have the skills to make every shot you take a perfect one.
Oral History & Digital Archiving for Mac or PC CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME TUE MAY 14 6:30-8:30pm TUE JUL 14 11am-1pm TUE AUG 25 11am-1pm NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) WED JUN 10 WED JUL 8 WED JUL 29 WED AUG 12
TIME 3-5pm 5:45-7:45pm 3-5pm 5:45-7:45pm
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 VideoPad/iMovie to create an exciting video presentation of their oral history.
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Capturing Your Poetry CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED MAY 13 5:45–7:45pm WED JUN 3 3-5pm WED JUN 10 5:45–7:45pm WED JUL 8 3-5pm WED JUL 29 5:45–7:45pm WED AUG 19 3-5pm CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TUE MAY 19 TUE JUN 16 THU AUG 18
TIME 11am–1pm 11am–1pm 11am–1pm
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CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME TUE JUL 7 1-3pm
TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: Free PREREQUISITE: None Are you a creative writer, poet, or spoken word artist 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.
DIY Stop-Motion Animation CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) TUE TUE TUE
DATE(S) MAY 12 JUL 7 AUG 4
TIME 1–3pm 3:45-5:45pm 1–3pm
TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: Free PREREQUISITE: None Would you like 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 network channels.
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“It’s a great place to go and hone one’s skills in media production. Everyone is friendly and accommodating.” – Television Studio Production
“The entire class was hands-on which is the best way to learn.” – Video Production in the Field
What Past Students Are Saying about BRIC Media Education “The class opened my eyes to the creative possibilities.” – Intro to Photoshop
“If you are looking for training in your craft, then definitely come to BRIC. They have knowledgeable trainers/instructors and the best equipment [found in] industry studios.” –Video Editing with Premiere
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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.
LYNDA.COM We offer free use of Lynda.com training videos to Certified Community Producers and students currently enrolled in a class with BRIC.
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Skill Building Workshops Community Producer Workshops are forums for producers to learn about our production equipment available for check out, production workflow strategies, and studio, editing, graphic design and marketing tips. Pre-requisite: Certification in Video Production in the Field, Television Studio Production, Video Editing with Premiere, or Mini-Studio Production.
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. For more information: BRICartsmedia.org/bme 718.683.5645
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Special Media Education Opportunity for Nonprofit Organizations
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Custom Training for Organizations Strengthen your employees’ proficiency by providing access to training necessary in today’s media landscape. Our BRIC Education Staff can devote a day or more to in-person training customized to meet your needs Your staff can learn hands-on with individual computers or can attend demo-style workshop sessions to cover more topics in a shorter amount of time. Classes range from web video production to DSLR training, and we offer customization of any of our classes. How do I get started? Visit BRICartsmedia.org/nptraining and/or contact partnerships@BRICartsmedia.org for more information.
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ENROLL TODAY
Online BRICartsmedia.org/bme Call 718.683.5645 Visit BRIC Arts | Media House 647 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11217 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.
WATCH BROOKLYN PUBLIC NETWORK
Brooklyn Free Speech Cablevision 67-69, Time Warner 34, 79, 56, Verizon FiOS 42-44, RCN 82-84 Brooklyn Independent Media Cablevision 70, Time Warner 756, and Verizon FiOS 46. Brooklyn Bulletin Board Cablevision 70, Time Warner 1997, Verizon FiOS 45, RCN 85 Online: BRICartsmedia.org/bpn
BRIC House is a cultural town square for Brooklyn and a creative lab for media makers and artists, featuring a state-ofthe-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 @BRICartsmedia @BrooklynFreeSpeech FRONT COVER PHOTO: Skye MacLeod 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, Luboš 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 for more info or visit 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 presents contemporary art, performing arts, and community media programs that reflect Brooklyn’s creativity and diversity. BRIC also provides resources to launch, nurture, and showcase artists and media makers. We advance access to and understanding of arts and media by presenting free and low-cost programming, and by offering education and other public programs to people of all ages.
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.