Media Education Summer 2016 Course Catalog

COURSE CATALOG MEDIA EDUCATION

SUMMER 2016

"With Brooklyn Free Speech, I was able to enroll in production courses that have supplied me with the skills and confidence to continue crafting video and art projects that tell stories reflecting my point of view." — Hayat Hyatt, Filmmaker & Video Artist

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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 12–25 Television Studio Production P 14–15 Television Studio Production: Coney Island Library P 16–17 Mini–Studio Production P 18–19 Video Production in the Field P 20–21 Video Editing with Premiere P 22–23 Documentary Intensive P 24-25

NON–CERTIFICATION COURSES

P 26–39 Intermediate Video Editing with Premiere P 28 Motion Graphics with After Effects P 29 Intro & Advanced Photoshop P 30 Intro to Digital Photography P 31 Intro to DSLR Filmmaking P 32 Audio Production in the Field p 33 Audio Production in the Studio P 34 Audio Production in the Field P 33 Audio Editing with Audition P 35 Intro to Podcasting P 36 Fundamentals of Screenwriting P 37 Interviewing for TV & Film P 38 Intro to Marketing P 39

FREE COURSES

P 40–49 P 42 P 43 P 44 P 45 P 46 P 47 P 48 P 49

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 50–59 What Past Students Are Saying Student and Producer Resources Media Education for Nonprofits & Organizations Visit The Media Center

LEGEND

P 52–53 P 54–55 P 56–57 P 58–59

Headphones required

Certification Course

Basic computer skills needed

Non-Certification Course

Bring your own camera

Free 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.

Please Note: Becoming a Certified Community Producer is not a requirement to air a program on our channels.

Visit BRICartsmedia.org/BFreeBK for more information. Certification courses are only open to Brooklyn residents over the age of 18.

Register for courses today: BRICartsmedia.org/ME

4. Watch your show on Brooklyn Free Speech or stream live at BRICartsmedia.org/BFreeBK. 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 non-certification and free courses that can support your production process, enhance your rĂŠsumĂŠ, 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

MAY 3

6:30–8:30pm

SAT

MAY 21

11am–1pm

TUE

JUNE 7

6:30–8:30pm

SAT

JUNE 18

11am–1pm

TUE

JULY 5

6:30–8:30pm

SAT

JULY 23

11am–1pm

TUE

AUG 2

6:30–8:30pm

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED

JUNE 29

1– 3pm

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME TUE

AUG 9

11am–1pm

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME SAT

AUG 20

11am–1pm

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.

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Summer 2016 Events There are so many free and exciting events that BRIC is offering this summer. RSVP for your free tickets at BRICartsmedia.org/events.

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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 course 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

MAY 16–JUNE 15

2–5pm

MON & WED

MAY 16–JUNE 15

6:30 – 9:30pm

MON thru THU

JUNE 20–JULY 5

2–5pm

MON & WED

JUNE 20–JULY 20 6:30–9:30pm

MON & WED

JULY 25–AUG 22

2–5pm

MON & WED

JULY 25–AUG 22

6:30–9:30pm

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

MAY 14–21

10:30am–4:30pm

SAT

AUG 13–20

10:30am–4:30pm

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.

MEDIA TIP “Don’t fight the light! The Coney Island TV Studio potentially allows more lighting scenarios than any studio with access to LED lights, field lighting kits, and the most experimental of all— natural light!

Keep in mind these lighting options to create a more dynamic looking project.”

— Mark Pagán, Field Services Coordinator, Brooklyn Free Speech

TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $60 PREREQUISITE: Orientation

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Mini-Studio Production certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME SAT

MAY 14

10:30am–1:30pm

TUE

MAY 17

6:30–9:30pm

FRI

MAY 27

2–5pm

SAT

JUNE 4

10:30am–1:30pm

MON

JUNE 6

6:30–9:30pm

FRI

JUNE 17

2–5pm

TUE

JUNE 28

10:30am–1:30pm

TUE

JULY 5

6:30–9:30pm

FRI

JULY 15

10:30am–1:30pm

THU

JULY 21

2–5pm

SAT

JULY 30

10:30am–1:30pm

MON

AUG 8

6:30–9:30pm

FRI

AUG 19

2–5pm

SAT

AUG 27

10:30am–1:30pm

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

TUE

MAY 17–31

6–10pm

TUE

JUNE 14–28

6–10pm

TUE

JULY 12–26

6–10pm

TUE & THU

AUG 23–SEP 1

6:30–9:30pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

MAY 18–JUNE 1

3– 7pm

WED

JUNE 29–JULY 13 3– 7pm

WED

JULY 20–AUG 3

3– 7pm

WED

AUG 17–31

3– 7pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

JUNE 15–29

3–7pm

SAT

JULY 9–23

10:30am–2:30pm

SAT

AUG 6–20

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

MAY 17–JUNE 2

2–5pm

TUE & THU

MAY 17–JUNE 2

6:30–9:30pm

SAT

MAY 21–JUNE 4

10:30am –4:30pm

SAT

JUNE 11–25

10:30am –4:30pm

TUE & THU

JUNE 14–30

2–5pm

TUE & THU

JUNE 14–30

6:30–9:30pm

TUE & THU

JULY 12–28

2–5pm

TUE & THU

JULY 12–28

6:30–9:30pm

SAT

JULY 16–30

10:30am –4:30pm

TUE & THU

AUG 9–25

2–5pm

TUE & THU

AUG 9–25

6:30–9:30pm

SAT

AUG 13–27

10:30am –4:30pm

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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DOCUMENTARY INTENSIVE certification course

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 postproduction 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 Visit BRICartsmedia.org/DOC for more information.

My idea was to recreate my family story into a documentary.

Well, the Documentary Intensive enabled me to bring this dream to fruition.

— Beryl Benbow, Documentary Intensive 2015 Graduate

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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 can complement previous training through our media education program or for personal and professional growth.

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

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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

MON thru THU JUNE 6–9

6:30–9:30pm

MON & WED

2–5pm

AUG 22–31

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.

MEDIA TIP “Find the best moments in your footage and focus on how to display those in your film. Trust your judgment and read In the Blink of an Eye by Walter Murch.”

— Charlie Hoxie, New York Emmy-Award Winning Producer & Editor, BRIC TV

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

Motion Graphics with After Effects non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S) DATE(S)

TIME

THU

4–8pm

MAY 12–26

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

MON thru THU

JUNE 6–9

2–5pm

MON & WED

JUNE 20–29

6:30–9:30pm

TUE thru FRI

JULY 5–8

10:30am–1:30pm

FRI

AUG 19–26

10:30am–4:30pm

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 & Advanced Photoshop non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

INTRO TO PHOTOSHOP

TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $50 PREREQUISITE: None

DAY(S)

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

DATE(S)

TIME

MON & WED MAY 16–25

10:30am–1:30pm

MON & WED JULY 6–18

6:30–9:30pm

FRI

10:30am–4:30pm

AUG 5–12

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

THU

JUNE 9–23 4–8pm

ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP DAY(S) DATE(S)

TIME

MON

6:30–9:30pm

AUG 15–22

TOTAL HOURS: 6 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: Intro to Photoshop or approval from instructor Enhance 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.

Intro to Digital Photography non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

SAT

MAY 28

10:30am–4:30pm

FRI

JUNE 10

10:30am–4:30pm

SAT

JULY 30

10:30am–4:30pm

FRI

AUG 12

10:30am–4:30pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

THU

JULY 7–14

5:45–8:45pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

SAT

AUG 27

10:30am–4:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 6 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: None Learn how to use digital camera features and simple tricks to create beautiful images. Discuss manual camera settings, resolution and exposure levels, as well as properly white balancing to make your pictures pop. Also learn about composition theory and the different shot types and picture formats that work best in video projects.

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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

MAY 14

10:30am–4:30pm

FRI

JUNE 3

10:30am–4:30pm

SAT

JULY 9

10:30am–4:30pm

FRI

AUG 5

10:30am–4:30pm

DAY(S) DATE(S)

TIME

SAT

10:30am–4:30pm

JUNE 25

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.

Audio Production in the Field non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

SAT

JUNE 18

10:30am–4:30pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

SAT

JULY 30

10:30am–4:30pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

THU

SEP 1

10:30am–4:30pm

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

SAT

JUNE 25

10:30am–1:30pm

SAT

AUG 27

10:30am–1:30pm

MEDIA TIP “Familiarize yourself with your audio recorder’s settings before you go on a shoot. Always record at the highest audio quality possible (24 bit/48Khz and above).”

— Onel Mulet, Media Education Audio Instructor/Freelance 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

MAY 23–25

6:30–9:30pm

MON

JULY 25–AUG 1

6:30–9:30pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

THU

AUG 4–11

5:45–8:45pm

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 Podcasting non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

ONE COURSE SESSION This singular, three-session course meets on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

FRI

JUNE 15

6:30–9:30pm

SAT & SUN

JUNE 16 & 17

10:30am–4:30pm

ONE COURSE SESSION This singular, three-session course meets on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

FRI

AUG 5

6:30–9:30pm

SAT & SUN

AUG 6 & 7

10:30am–4:30pm

ONE COURSE SESSION This singular, three-session course meets on Saturday, Sunday, and Saturday.

SAT

JUNE 18

10:30am–4:30pm

SUN

JUNE 19

1–5pm

SAT

JUNE 25

10:30am–4:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 10 COST: $50 PREREQUISITE: None These three-session courses provide a hands-on experience using professional audio recorders and editing software. Learn about different styles of podcasting, best practices for developing, pitching, and distributing a show. Finish with a two to four minute podcast.

Fundamentals of Screenwriting non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

SAT

JUNE 11

10:30am–1:30pm

THU

AUG 4

6:30–9:30pm

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 It’s the only way you’ll get that next page, scene, and ultimately, script completed. Develop the discipline of writing everyday, no matter what!”

— Zandir Santos, Brooklyn Free Speech Filmmaker/Writer/Editor

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Interviewing for TV & Film non-certification course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S) TIME

THU

MAY 19

6:30–9:30pm

SAT

JUNE 4

10:30am–1:30pm

SAT

AUG 6

10:30am–1:30pm

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED

JULY 20

4:45–7:45pm

MEDIA TIP “Before the cameras roll, take a moment to chat up your subject, surreptitiously finding commonalities you might share. Someone who sees you as a friend makes a warm and MUCH BETTER interview subject.”

— Brandhyze Stanley, 2016 B Free Awards WOW! Factor Winner

TOTAL HOURS: 4 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

WED

JUNE 1

6:30–8:30pm

MON

AUG 29

6:30–8:30pm

MEASUREMENT & METRICS DAY(S)

DATE(S) TIME

WED

JULY 27

6:30–8:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: $10 per class 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).

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: $10 per class 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 | free course CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

JUNE 14

5:45– 7:45pm (pc)

TUE

AUG 16

5:45– 7:45pm (pc) (esl)

TUE

AUG 30

3– 5pm (pc)

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

JUNE 15

5:45– 7:45pm (pc)

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

THU

JUNE 30

4–6pm (mac)

TUE

JULY 19

11am–1pm (pc)

TUE

JULY 26

11am–1pm (mac)

THU

AUG 25

6:30–8:30pm (pc)

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

JULY 27

5:45–7:45pm (pc)

WED

AUG 10

3–5pm (pc)

WED

AUG 31

3–5pm (pc)

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.

Courses listed as English as a Second Language (ESL) are taught in English and Spanish only, exclusively at DeKalb Library.

Short-Form Video Techniques for Mac or PC free course

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: FREE! PREREQUISITE: None

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

JUNE 7

5:45– 7:45pm (pc)

TUE

JUNE 28

3–5pm (pc)

TUE

AUG 30

5:45– 7:45pm (pc)

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

JUNE 14

11am–1pm (pc)

THU

JUNE 30

6:30 – 8:30pm (mac)

TUE

AUG 2

11am–1pm (mac)

THU

AUG 25

4–6pm (pc)

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

JUNE 15

3–5pm (pc)

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

JULY 27

3–5pm (pc)

WED

AUG 10

5:45– 7:45pm (pc)

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.

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

AUG 23

3–5pm (pc)

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Intro to Social Media free course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

MAY 17

11am–1pm (instagram)

TUE

JUNE 7

11am–1pm (twitter)

TUE

JUNE 21

11am–1pm (facebook)

THU

JULY 21

6:30–8:30pm (instagram)

TUE

AUG 16

11am–1pm (facebook)

TUE

AUG 23

11am–1pm (twitter)

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

MAY 24

5:45–7:45pm (facebook)

TUE

JUNE 28

5:45–7:45pm (instagram)

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

JUNE 21

3–5pm (instagram)

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

JULY 6

3–5pm (twitter)

WED

JULY 6

5:45–7:45pm (instagram)

WED

AUG 31

5:45–7:45pm (instagram)

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: FREE! PREREQUISITE: None Facebook Learn how to set up a profile page and security settings. Also learn how to navigate posts, upload pictures, videos, and add friends.

Twitter Create a profile for personal or professional use, learn how to tweet in 140 characters, and connect with other users.

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

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

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

MAY 17

3–5pm

TUE

JUNE 21

5:45– 7:45pm

TUE

JULY 19

3–5pm

TUE

AUG 23

5:45– 7:45pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

MAY 31

5:45– 7:45pm

TUE

JULY 12

3– 5pm

TUE

AUG 16

3– 5pm (esl)

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: FREE! PREREQUISITE: None

Courses listed as English as a Second Language (ESL) are taught in English and Spanish only, exclusively at DeKalb Library.

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

JUNE 8

5:45– 7:45pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

THU

JUNE 2

4–6pm

WED

AUG 10

3– 5pm

TUE

JUNE 28

11am–1pm

THU

AUG 18

6:30–8:30pm

THU

SEP 1

4–6pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

AUG 3

5:45– 7:45pm

WEDW

AUG 24

3–5pm 45

Digital Photo Enhancement free course

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

MAY 17

5:45– 7:45pm

TUE

JULY 19

5:45– 7:45pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

MAY 31

3–5pm

TUE

JULY 12

5:45– 7:45pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

THU

JUNE 2

6:30pm–8:30pm

TUE

JULY 5

11am–1pm

THU

AUG 18

4–6pm

THU

SEP 1

6:30pm–8:30pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

AUG 3

3–5pm

WED

AUG 24

5:45– 7:45pm

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

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

MAY 24

11am–1pm

THU

JULY 21

4–6pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

JUNE 7

3–5pm

TUE

JULY 26

3–5pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

JULY 13

3–5pm

WED

AUG 17

5:45– 7:45pm

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

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

MAY 31

11am–1pm

TUE

JULY 12

11am–1pm

TUE

AUG 30

11am–1pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

TUE

JUNE 14

3– 5pm

TUE

JULY 26

5:45– 7:45pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

JUNE 22

3– 7pm

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

JULY 13

5:45– 7:45pm

WED

AUG 17

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

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

DAY(S)

DATE(S)

TIME

WED

JUNE 8

3– 5pm

WED

JUNE 22

5:45– 7:45pm

WED

AUG 10

5:45– 7:45pm

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 "What I have learned about stop-motion animation is that it is not about perfection, but about play, and some of my most exciting little happenings occurred due to happy accidents."

— Kate Hill Cantrill, Writer/Artist

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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: SKYE MACLEOD

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WHAT PAST STUDENTS ARE SAYING

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“I started the class as a complete novice, now I’m editing projects for clients, family, and friends!”

—Valleix Herard, Video Editing with Premiere Graduate

“Everyday I come to Brooklyn Free Speech I learn so much from the staff and the other producers. They’re very helpful and encouraging and I’m able to produce the best quality TV show.”

—Clifford Acquaye, B Free Awards 2016 MVP Winner

“If you have dreams about [television & film] production, you can come here and make it happen— that’s the way I feel. You know what Brooklyn Free Speech represents to me? It represents the open door.”

— Robb Gilmore, Production and Facilities Assistant, Brooklyn Free Speech

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“I’m leaving the class inspired to work on my passion, which is all I wanted.”

— Intro to Marketing 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.

PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

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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

PHOTO: ILLFLIX

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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 • Optimum 67, 68, 69 • Verizon FiOS 42, 43, 44 • Time Warner 1995, 1996, 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: Ivan Flores 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

Liam Billingham Valerie Caesar Janelle Galvez Mary Latvis Onel Mulet

Kara Oconnell Tom Veltre Julia O’Farrow Ed Parada Anne Pope Shaun Seneviratne 59

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