Youth Media Center

Basic Studio Production will cover various aspects of both the technical and creative side of studio production to aid in developing original programming with high production values for MNN’s Youth Channel. This course is designed for students to obtain a deeper understanding of the role of “community” + “social justice” in media production. Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to reserve Manhattan Neighborhood Network’s studio facilities.
Hours: 10 Weeks | Location: 175 E 104th St, NY, NY 10029 - Youth Media Center | Tuesdays + Fridays | 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Course Objectives
• Students will learn the fundamentals of producing--translating an idea to images with sound.
• Students will gain operational knowledge of control room and studio equipment and software including but not limited to robotic and manual cameras, switchers, audio boards, microphones, Teleprompter, Xpression and Telemetrics.
• Students will learn how to function under various crew positions and how to work together as a crew to technically execute a studio production.

Course Policies
• Be on time and ready to work and learn. Communicate with your instructor if an unexpected absence or lateness occurs.
• Sign in and out of the building every day, this is your instructor’s record of your attendance.
• Avoid cell phone use during trainings, it interferes with the instructor and dialogues among the group.
• Attendance to all sessions is mandatory in order to obtain certification. You will be required to attend a lab session if you miss two classes or are excessively tardy. If you miss more than two sessions, you will not obtain certification and will be required to retake the course.
• Disrespectful, offensive or abusive language is not permitted.
• Respect your peers’ and staff members’ space, preferred gender pronouns and time
• Maintain a clean and harmonious community space. Keep your commitment to the community agreements.
• This course is heavily team-based; please respect all fellow students.

Basic Field Production will cover various technical areas of production, storytelling techniques and the phases of production to aid in developing original programming for MNN’s Youth Channel. This is a course designed for students to obtain a deeper understanding of the role of “community” + “social justice” in media production. Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to reserve Manhattan Neighborhood Network’s video equipment packages.
Class cycle: 10 Weeks | Location: 175 E 104th St, New York, NY 10029 -
Youth Media Center | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30PM - 6:30PM

Course Objectives
• Students will gain an understanding of the processes, teamwork and storytelling basics.
• Students will learn camera operation and composition.
• Students will learn proper field audio production and how to use various microphone types.
• Students will learn basics of editing using Adobe Premier.
Course Policies
• Be on time and ready to work and learn. Communicate with your instructor if an unexpected absence or lateness occurs.
• Sign in and out of the building every day, this is your instructor’s record of your attendance.
• Avoid cell phone use during trainings, it interferes with the instructor and dialogues among the group.
• Attendance to all sessions is mandatory in order to obtain certification. You will be required to attend a lab session if you miss two classes or are excessively tardy. If you miss more than two sessions, you will not obtain certification and will be required to retake the course.
• Disrespectful, offensive or abusive language is not permitted.
• Respect your peers’ and staff members’ space, preferred gender pronouns and time
• Maintain a clean and harmonious community space. Keep your commitment to the community agreements.
• This course is heavily team-based; please respect all fellow students.

This 2 hour Orientation will be a great opportunity for interested students to meet the staff, learn more about MNN's Youth Media Center and register for upcoming classes.

Come and celebrate this cycle's Youth Media Center Graduation at the MNN El Barrio Firehouse.

Come and celebrate this cycle's Youth Media Center Graduation at the MNN El Barrio Firehouse.

This advanced 10-week course teaches participants how to operate a large 3 camera studio

In this course you will learn the essential components for basic filmmaking and storytelling such as camera operation and editing.

Young media makers from Brotherhood Sister Sol learn more about the YMC.

Intermediate media makers polish off their field and studio skills.

Returning interns complete weekly productions such The YC Weekly and Cure for Conflict.