 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
2 hours
Cost: Free!
(Space available on a first-come, first-serve basis)
The times for upcoming fall orientation sessions are:
Tuesday, October 7 at 6pm
Saturday, October 18 at 11am
Wednesday, November 5 at 6pm
Saturday, November 22 at 11am
Tuesday, December 2 at 6pm
Saturday, December 13 at 11am
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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Computer Literacy
5 hours
Cost: $20
Pre-requisite: Orientation
Limited to 10 students
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.
SECTION 1:
Tuesday, October 14, 6:00pm – 9:00pm and
Thursday, October 16, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
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Basic Television Studio Workshop
24 hours
Cost: $98
Pre-Requisite: Orientation
Limited to 12 students
You’ll learn to use studio cameras, microphones, and all the basic equipment needed to produce your own TV show. Successful completion leads to becoming a BCAT-Certified Producer, which gives you free access to use BCAT’s TV studio to produce your Brooklyn Free Speech TV show.
Section 1: Monday & Wednesday, October 20 – November 12, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Section 2: Monday & Wednesday, October 20 – November 12, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Section 3: Saturday, October 25 – November 15, 10:30am – 4:00pm
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Basic Field Production and Editing Workshop
24 hours
Cost: $98
Pre-Requisite: Orientation
Limited to 12 students
Note: Students without basic computer skills must take the Computer Literacy course in order to successful complete this production workshop.
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 Brooklyn Free Speech TV show.
Section 1: Tuesday & Thursday, October 21 – November 18, 2:00pm – 5;00pm
Section 2: Tuesday & Thursday, October 21 – November 18, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
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Videoblogging 101
2 hours
Cost: $10
Pre-Requisite: Orientation
Limited to 10 students
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.
Section 1: Wednesday, October 8, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Section 2: Wednesday, December 12, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
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Audio For Studio
4 hours
Cost: $30
Pre-Requisite: Completion of BCAT Basic Television Studio Workshop
Limited to 12 students
Learn how to use the studio audio console to mix a variety of sound sources as well as the different types of mics and their various pick-up patterns. Audio theory will also be covered.
Section 1: Friday, October 17, 4:00pm – 7:00 pm
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Lighting for Production Workshop
4 hours
Cost: $30
Pre-Requisite: Completion of BCAT Basic Television Studio Workshop or Field Production and Editing Workshop
Limited to 10 students
This hands-on class teaches the proper use of the TV studio’s dimmer board/ lighting console, spotlights, floodlights, lighting for the field, mounting equipment, diffusers, and reflectors, as well as lighting for chroma-key.
Section 1: Thursday, December 18, 6 – 9 pm
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CME Media Literacy Series: Emerging Web Technologies
2 hours
Cost: Free
No Orientation Required
Limited to 10 students
RSVP 718-935-1122 x237
Learn about the latest free and affordable web tools to increase productivity, get the most out of everyday tasks, and communicate like never before.
Section 1: Thursday, December 4, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
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