 The Center for Media Education at BCAT provides Brooklyn residents with media services, educational initiatives, and mentoring programs that enables the creation and production by Brooklynites of their own television programs. Brooklyn residents and individuals representing Brooklyn organizations can enroll in The Center for Media Education's low-cost courses to learn the basics of TV production and to hone additional skills to expand their knowledge. Upon successful completion of basic courses, students become the certified producers responsible for most of the programming you see on BCAT's Brooklyn Free Speech TV. Our program trains over 400 Brooklynites per year.
To register for a class, you first need to:
- attend an orientation;
- present payment (checks or money orders made payable to BRIC and major credit cards accepted);
- bring a valid government-issued photo ID;
- and bring proof of Brooklyn residency in the form of a current utility bill.
Orientations are held twice monthly (see dates below). You need attend orientation only one time; once you are in our computer system, you can register for a workshop. For more information: 718-935-1122 x211.
The Center for Media Education at BCAT
is supported in part by a generous grant from the Verizon Foundation
and The Bloomingdale’s Fund of the Federated Department Stores Foundation.
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BCAT CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
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We're pleased to be able to offer Brooklyn residents and organizations a new menu of classes and workshops, created with your needs in mind! To register for workshops, please visit the Public Equipment Room, Monday through Friday from 8am-7pm or Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm. For more information about any of the classes, call 718-935-1122 x211. Note: Classes and workshops are subject to change and/or cancellation due to low enrollment.
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BCAT Orientation
Number of class meetings per section: 1
Tuesday, July 1 at 6pm
Saturday, July 12 at 11am
Tuesday, August 5 at 6pm
Saturday, August 16 at 11am
Tuesday, September 2 at 6pm
Saturday, September 6 at 11am
COST:Free(Space available on a first-come, first-served basis)
To sign up for any of our classes or workshops, you'll first need to attend one 2-hour orientation, from the dates above, which covers what "public access television" is and BCAT's policies and procedures. Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
To register for class, you'll also need to bring full payment and a current utility bill in your name and address
Please arrive promptly. Latecomers will not be admitted.
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Basic Television Studio Workshop
Number of class meetings per section: Eight (8) 3-hour weekday class meetings OR four (4) 6-hour weekend class meetings
Section 1: Mon. & Wed., July 14 - Aug 6, 2 - 5pm
Section 2: Mon. & Wed., July 14 - Aug 6, 6 - 9pm
Section 3: Mon. & Wed., Sept 8 - Oct 1, 2 - 5pm
Section 4: Mon. & Wed., Sept 8 - Oct 1, 6 - 9pm
PRE-REQUISITE: Orientation
COST: $98
You'll learn how to use studio cameras, microphones, and all the basic equipment needed to produce your own TV studio show. Successful completion leads to becoming a BCAT Certified Producer, which gives you free access to use BCAT's TV studio to produce your BFS TV Show.
Limited to 14 Students
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Basic Field Production/Non-Linear Editing Workshop
Number of class meetings per section: Eight (8) 3-hour weekday class meetings OR four (4) 6-hour weekend class meetings
Section 1: Tues. & Thurs., July 15 - Aug 7, 2 - 5pm
Section 2: Tues. & Thurs., July 15 - Aug 7, 6 - 9pm
Section 3: Sat., July 13 - Aug. 9, 6 - 9pm
Section 4: Tues. & Thurs., Sept 9 - Oct 2, 2 - 5pm
Section 5: Tues. & Thurs., Sept 9 - Oct 2, 6 - 9pm
PRE-REQUISITE: Orientation
COST: $98
In one half of the class you'll learn to operate a digital video camera, tripod, sound equipment and portable light kits to record your footage. The other half of the class covers the basics of non-linear editing with AvidXpress Pro. Successful completion leads to becoming a BCAT Certified Producer, which gives you free access to using BCAT's video equipment and editing facilities to produce your BFS TV show.
Limited to 12 students
Note: Students without basic computer skills must take the Computer Literacy course in order to successfully complete this production workshop.
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Computer Literacy (5 hours)
Number of class meetings per section: 2
Section 1: Tue., July 8, 6pm - 9pm & Thu., July 10, 6pm - 8pm
PRE-REQUISITE: Orientation
COST: $20
This hands-on workshop demystifies the techno-babble associated with computers. During the first three hours, students will learn the basics on how to navigate computer software; create files and folders; and how to input, process, and output information. At the second session, you'll get to practice what you've learned during a 2-hour lab session.
Limited to 10 students
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Video Blogging 101 (2 hours)
Number of class meetings per section: One (1) 3-hour class meeting
Section 1: Tues., August 20, 6-8pm
Section 2: Wed., September 24, 6-8pm
PRE-REQUISITE: Orientation
COST: $10
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to develop your own web log - from creating a blog account to compressing video for upload to the web. Please bring a short video clip (under 5 minutes) on a CD or one will be provided.
Limited to 10 students.
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Effects & Graphics with Avid Xpress Pro (12 hours)
NUMBER OF SESSIONS: Four (4) 3-hour sessions
Section 1: Tues. & Thurs., Aug 12 - Aug 21, 6 - 9pm
PRE-REQUISITE: Completion of BCAT Basic Field/Non-Linear Editing Workshop
COST: $60
An intermediate non-linear editing workshop using Avid Xpress Pro, this class covers digital effects like transitions and superimpositions, titling, and the incorporation of graphic elements.
Limited to 6 students.
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Interviewing Tips & Techniques (4 hours)
Number of class meetings per section: Two (2) 2-hour class meetings
Section 1: Tuesday, Sept 16 & Thursday, Sept 18, 6 - 8pm
PRE-REQUISITE: Orientation
COST: $30 or $20 for BCAT Certified Producers
Learn techniques to conduct effective and revealing interviews, including research methods; establishing trust with interview subjects; asking effective questions; evaluating acoustics; and choosing the right microphone.
Limited to 10 students.
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CME Media Literacy Series (2 hours)
EMERGING WEB TECHNOLOGIES
Number of sessions: One (1) 2-hour sessions
Section 1: Friday, Sept 26 from 6 - 8pm
Open to Public. No Orientation required.
COST:Free
Learn about the latest free and affordable web tools to increase productivity, get the most out of everyday tasks, and communicate like never before.
Limited to 10 Students. Please RSVP to 718-935-1122 x.237
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