Media Education Winter/Spring 2016 Course Catalog

MEDIA EDUCATION COURSE CATALOG

WINTER / SPRING 2016

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

NON–CERTIFICATION COURSES

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

FREE COURSES

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

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

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

P 48–49 P 50–51 P 52–53

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BECOME A BROOKLYN MEDIA MAKER

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

WHY BRIC? PHOTO: SUNNY FACER

BRIC is the public access television network for Brooklyn. Public Access television is the First Amendment in action; it offers 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.

BRIC House 647 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11217 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

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FOUR EASY STEPS TO GETTING YOUR OWN TV SHOW 1. Attend a free Orientation at BRIC House or a Brooklyn Public Library location.

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

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

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

Gain free access to equipment, television studios, and facilities.

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

Register for classes online: BRICartsmedia.org/bme

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

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Headphones required Basic computer skills needed Bring your own camera

Certification Course Non-Certification Course Free Course 7

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

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ORIENTATIONS HELD AT BRIC HOUSE

CHOOSE ONE ORIENTATION HELD AT NEW LOTS LIBRARY

DAY(S) TUE SAT TUE

DATE(S) JAN 12 JAN 23 FEB 2

TIME 6:30–8:30pm 11am–1pm 6:30–8:30pm

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED FEB 24 3– 5pm

SAT

FEB 20

11am–1pm

TUE SAT TUE SAT

MAR 1 MAR 19 APR 5 APR 16

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME TUE MAR 29 11am–1pm CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED APR 27 3–5pm

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CERTIFICATION COURSES

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

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

Certification courses are open to Brooklyn residents only.

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Television Studio Production certification course

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

DATE(S) JAN 20–FEB 17 JAN 20–FEB 17

TIME 2–5pm 6:30–9:30pm

TUE thru FRI

FEB 16–26

10:30am–1:30pm

MON & WED

FEB 22–MAR 16

2–5pm

MON & WED

FEB 22–MAR 16

6:30 – 9:30pm

MON & WED

MAR 21–APR 13

2–5pm

MON & WED

MAR 21–APR 13

6:30–9:30pm

MON thru THU

APR 18–28

10:30am–1:30pm

* Please note this class starts on a Wednesday.

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 managing and directing.

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Television Studio Production: Coney Island Library certification course

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

DATE(S) TIME JAN 30–FEB 6 10:30am–4:30pm MAR 19–26 10:30am–4:30pm

TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $60 PREREQUISITE: Orientation

This intensive class introduces the basics of studio production, including three camera switching, audio configurations, green screen, as well as floor managing and directing. Successful completion leads to Community Producer certification and free access to the Coney Island TV studio.

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Mini-Studio Production certification course

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE

TOTAL HOURS: 3 COST: $20 PREREQUISITE: Orientation

DAY(S) TUE SAT MON

DATE(S) JAN 26 JAN 30 FEB 1

TIME 6:30–9:30pm 10:30am–1:30pm 2–5pm

TUE

FEB 9

6:30–9:30pm

FRI

FEB 19

10:30am–1:30pm

SAT

FEB 27

10:30am–1:30pm

FRI

MAR 4

6:30–9:30pm

MON

MAR 7

2–5pm

FRI

MAR 18

10:30am–1:30pm

SAT

MAR 26

10:30am–1:30pm

MON

APR 4

2–5pm

TUE

APR 12

6:30–9:30pm

FRI

APR 22

10:30am–1:30pm

SAT

APR 30

10:30am–1:30pm

Learn the fundamentals of our Mini-Studio in this hands-on class. This session covers the video switcher, chroma-key, microphone setup, sound board, and the character generator to produce a show on your own.

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Video Production in the Field certification course

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

DATE(S) JAN 21–FEB 4 FEB 9–23 FEB 11–25 MAR 8–22 MAR 31–APR 14 APR 21–MAY 5

NEW LOTS LIBRARY

DAY(S)

SAT SAT * SAT SAT

TIME 6–10pm 6–10pm 2–6pm 6–10pm 2–6pm 6–10pm

DATE(S)

TIME

JAN 23–FEB 6 FEB 27–MAR 12 MAR 19–26 APR 9–23

10:30am–2:30pm 10:30am–2:30pm 10:30am–4:30pm 10:30am–2:30pm

CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED JAN 20–FEB 3 3– 7pm WED MAR 2–16 3– 7pm * Please note this is a 6 hour class.

TOTAL HOURS: 12 COST: $50 PREREQUISITE: Orientation

Produce videos anywhere. Gain hands-on experience using a professional-grade digital video camera, sound equipment, tripods, and portable lighting equipment.

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Video Editing with Premiere certification course

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

DATE(S) JAN 19–FEB 4

TIME 2–5pm

TUE & THU

JAN 19–FEB 4

6:30–9:30pm

SAT

JAN 23–FEB 6

10:30am –4:30pm

TUE & THU

FEB 9–25

2–5pm

TUE & THU

FEB 9–25

6:30–9:30pm

SAT

FEB 20–MAR 5

10:30am –4:30pm

TUE & THU

MAR 1–17

2–5pm

TUE & THU

MAR 1–17

6:30–9:30pm

SAT

MAR 12–26

10:30am –4:30pm

TUE & THU TUE & THU SAT

MAR 29–APR 14 MAR 29–APR 14 APR 2–16

2–5pm 6:30–9:30pm 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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BRIC 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 post-production phase, you’ll edit your film using Adobe Premiere Pro and learn about distributing your film. The course will culminate with a special public screening of your documentary which may also air on our channels.

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

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NON-CERTIFICATION COURSES PHOTO: ILLFLIX

BRIC’s non-certification courses support students in navigating the production process, while enhancing media skills and building strong resumes. These courses can complement previous training at BRIC or for personal and professional growth.

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

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Intro to Radio Podcasting CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES HELD AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME SAT APR 30–MAY 7 10:30am–4:30pm NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED MAR 2–9 3–7:45pm SPECIAL FREE EVENT! DIVERSITY IN PUBLIC RADIO & PODCASTING WED | FEB 24 | 7–9pm RSVP TODAY!

COST: $50 PREREQUISITE: None

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A L C RING E F OF

This 2-session course provides a hands-on experience using professional audio recorders and editing software. Learn about different styles of radio podcasting, best practices for developing, pitching, distributing a show. Finish with a 2-4 minute radio podcast segment.

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Intermediate Video Editing with Premiere CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES TOTAL HOURS: 12 HELD AT BRIC HOUSE COST: $50 DAY(S) MON & WED MON & WED SAT

DATE(S) FEB 8–22

TIME 6:30–9:30pm MAR 28–APR 6 6:30–9:30pm APR 23–30 10:30am–4:30pm

PREREQUISITE: Orientation, Video Editing with Premiere or permission from the Education Department.

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

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Intro to Marketing TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: $10 per class PREREQUISITE: None These two workshops provide an excellent overview of marketing practices and strategies for capturing audiences.

Start a Marketing Campaign

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

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED JAN 20 6:30–8:30pm TUE MAR 29 6:30–8:30pm

Measurements & Metrics

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.

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED FEB 24 6:30–8:30pm MON APR 18 6:30–8:30pm

Intro to DSLR Filmmaking CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME SAT JAN 23 10:30am–4:30pm BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) DATE(S) SAT FEB 27 FRI MAR 25 SAT APR 23 CENTRAL LIBRARY

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

DAY(S) DATE(S)

TIME

THU

5:45–8:45pm

APR 7–14

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

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

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.

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Intro to Digital Photography CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) FRI THU & FRI SAT SAT MON & TUE

DATE(S) JAN 29 FEB 25–26 MAR 12 APR 9 APR 25–26

TIME 10:30am–4:30pm 6:30–9:30pm 10:30am–4:30pm 10:30am–4:30pm 2–5pm

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

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

DATE(S) JAN 22–29 FEB 29–MAR 9 APR 19–28

CENTRAL LIBRARY

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

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DAY(S) DATE(S)

TIME

THU

4–8pm

MAR 10–24

ADVANCED PS 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.

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME TUE & THU MAR 22–24 6:30–9:30pm

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

DATE(S) JAN 25–FEB 3 MAR 14–23 APR 11–20

CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S)

TIME

THU

4–8pm

FEB 11–25

TIME 6:30–9:30pm 6:30–9:30pm 6:30–9:30pm

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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Audio Production in the Field CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME FRI JAN 22–29 6:30–9:30pm SAT MAR 5 10:30am–4:30pm NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME SAT FEB 20 10:30am–4:30pm SAT APR 30 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 CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) SAT THU

DATE(S) FEB 6 MAR 10

TIME 10:30am–1:30pm 6:30–9:30pm

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.

PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

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

DATE(S) FEB 5

MON & WED APR 25–27

TIME 10:30am –4:30pm 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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Interview Skills CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME THU FEB 11 6:30–9:30pm CENTRAL LIBRARY

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME

THU

APR 28

5:45–8:45pm

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.

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Fundamentals of Screenwriting CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT BRIC HOUSE DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME FRI FEB 19 6:30–9:30pm FRI APR 29 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.

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FREE COURSES BRIC is the lead media education partner with Brooklyn Public Library, currently offering: Intro to Digital Storytelling

Digital Photo Enhancement

Short-Form Video Techniques for Mac or PC

Oral History & Digital Archiving for PC

Intro to Social Media

Capturing Your Poetry

Digital Camera Basics

DIY Stop-Motion Animation

PHOTO: ALEASE ANNAN

These two hour courses give a general introduction to new and interesting ways to use media. High-quality courses at low-cost.

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

TIME

WED WED WED WED WED

5:45–7:45pm (pc) 5:45–7:45pm (pc) 5:45–7:45pm (pc) 3–5pm (pc) 5:45–7:45pm (pc)

JAN 20 FEB 17 MAR 23 APR 6 APR 20

CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S)

TIME

THU THU THU TUE TUE

6:30–8:30pm (Mac) 6:30–8:30pm (pc) 4–6pm (pc) 11am–1pm (Mac) 11am–1pm (pc)

JAN 21 FEB 4 MAR 3 MAR 15 APR 26

PHOTO: MARK PAGÁN

CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED FEB 24 3– 5pm (pc) WED MAR 30 5:45– 7:45pm (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.

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

TIME

THU THU THU

JAN 21 FEB 4 MAR 3

4–6pm (Mac) 4–6pm (pc) 6:30 – 8:30pm (pc)

TUE

APR 5

11am–1pm (pc)

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

WED WED WED WED

JAN 20 FEB 10 MAR 23 APR 20

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.

3–5pm (pc) 5:45– 7:45pm (pc) 3–5pm (pc) 3–5pm (pc)

PHOTO: ILLFLIX

CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED FEB 17 3–5pm (Mac) WED MAR 30 3–5pm (pc)

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Intro to Social Media CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) TUE

DATE(S) MAR 1

TIME 11am–1pm (twitter)

TUE

MAR 22

11am–1pm (instagram)

NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED JAN 27 5:45–7:45pm (facebook) WED APR 6 5:45–7:45pm (twitter)

PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

KINGS HIGHWAY LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME TUE JAN 26 3–5pm (twitter) TUE FEB 23 3–5pm (facebook) TUE MAR 22 3–5pm (twitter) TUE APR 19 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 photography and video, how to build an audience, and best practices using effects and posting content.

Digital Camera Basics CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT KINGS HIGHWAY LIBRARY DAY(S) TUE TUE TUE TUE

DATE(S) JAN 26 FEB 23 MAR 22 APR 19

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

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NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) WED FEB 3 WED MAR 16 WED APR 13

TIME 5:45– 7:45pm 3–5pm 5:45– 7:45pm

CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) THU JAN 28 TUE FEB 16 THU MAR 31 THU APR 21

TIME 4–6pm 11am–1pm 6:30–8:30pm 4–6pm

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.

CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED FEB 10 5:45– 7:45pm WED MAR 23 3– 5pm WED APR 20 3– 5pm

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Digital Photo Enhancement CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) WED WED WED

DATE(S) FEB 3 MAR 16 APR 13

CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) THU JAN 28 TUE FEB 23 THU MAR 31

TIME 3–5pm 5:45– 7:45pm 3–5pm TIME 6:30pm–8:30pm 11am–1pm 4–6pm

PHOTO: JESSICA HILLS

CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED FEB 24 5:45– 7:45pm WED APR 20 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 class get hands-on experience with GIMP, a free, versatile photo editing software program.

Oral History & Digital Archiving for PC CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) TUE TUE TUE

DATE(S) JAN 26 FEB 9 APR 12

NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) WED FEB 17 WED MAR 30 WED APR 27

TIME 11am–1pm 11am–1pm 11am–1pm TIME 3–5pm 5:45– 7:45pm 3–5pm

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.

PHOTO: MARK PAGÁN

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Capturing Your Poetry CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES AT NEW LOTS LIBRARY DAY(S) WED WED WED WED

DATE(S) JAN 27 FEB 10 MAR 30 APR 27

CENTRAL LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TUE JAN 19 TUE FEB 2 TUE MAR 8 TUE APR 19

TIME 3–5pm 3–5pm 3–5pm 5:45– 7:45pm TIME 11am–1pm 11am–1pm 11am–1pm 11am–1pm

PHOTO: JESSICA HILLS

CONEY ISLAND LIBRARY DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME WED FEB 17 5:45– 7:45pm WED APR 13 5:45– 7:45pm

TOTAL HOURS: 2 COST: Free PREREQUISITE: None For creative writers, poets, and spoken word artists to connect to audiences and record and exhibit poetry. Using professional Zoom recorders and audio editing software (Audacity).

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

DATE(S) FEB 10 MAR 23 APR 13 APR 27

TIME 3– 5pm 5:45– 7:45pm 3– 5pm 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 our Brooklyn Public Network.

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“This class definitely showed me what it takes to create your own TV show and I’m excited to get started!”

- Television Studio Production

“Very friendly, organized and informative instructors” - Video Editing with Premiere

What Past Students Are Saying About BRIC Media Education

“The other students I took the class with were nice, helpful and willing to work together as a team” - Video Production in the Field

“This is a great class for anyone who actually wants to get intimate with their camera and make decisions outside of AUTO” - Intro to Digital Photography

PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

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STUDENT AND PRODUCER RESOURCES From skill building workshops to free online training, BRIC’s goal is to provide a range of services and resources to boost your media skills.

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

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

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

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

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

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CUSTOM TRAINING FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Strengthen your employees’ proficiency in media production with access to training provided by our BRIC Education Staff.

We can customize training to meet the needs of your staff.

Classes include web video production, DSLR, and graphic design.

PHOTO: SKYE MACLEOD

How do I get started?

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

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

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

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

WATCH BROOKLYN PUBLIC NETWORK Brooklyn Free Speech Cablevision 67–69, Time Warner 1995, 1996, 1998, Verizon FiOS 42–44, RCN 82,83, 84.

BRIC TV Cablevision 70, Time Warner 756, Verizon FiOS 46 Brooklyn Bulletin Board 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-of-the-art media production facility, flexible performance space, workspace for the borough’s performing and visual artists, a major contemporary art exhibition space, and an inviting public gathering place, all uniquely equipped to transmit live programming to 550,000+ 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/membership

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

Come Visit BRIC House

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

Peter Jay Sharp Building

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

G to Fulton Street C to Lafayette Avenue5 2 3 4 to Nevins Street B Q R to Dekalb Avenue Steps from Atlantic Terminal and the LIRR

COURTESY DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN PARTNERSHIP

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BRIC is the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn, and one of the largest in New York City. We present and incubate work by artists and media-makers who reflect the diversity that surrounds us.

Hundreds of thousands of people attend BRIC programs each year, and hundreds of thousands more watch our web and TV based programs.

Our main venue, BRIC Arts | Media House, offers low-cost, high-quality media courses, a public media center, and state-of-the-art TVÂ studios.

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

@BFreeBK @BRICartsmedia