EducationNew York City College of Technology

Bachelor of Technology in Communication Design

Class of 2015

ExperienceBRIC Media Arts House

647 Fulton Street

Brooklyn, NY 11217

718 683 5612

Graphic Design Intern (June ‘15 - Aug ‘15)

Graphic Design Freelancer(Aug ‘15 - Current)

As an intern and freelancer at this amazing non-profit organization I was able to gain essential skills for a successful

career in design. I was in charge of designing an array of print

and digital material for upcoming events and exhibitions with

the supervision of the lead graphic designer.

Software

InterestsPhotography + Gastronomy + Traveling + Fitness + Dance

Flores, IvanDesigner / Illustrator

Navimanifesto@gmail.com

646 379 7347

Ps Ai Id

MEDIA EDUCATION SUMMER 2016

5

TABLE OF CONTENTSCourse Locations P 6–7Five Easy Steps to Your Own TV Show P 8–9Orientation: Your First Step P 10–11

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

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

FREE COURSES P 40–49Intro to Digital Storytelling for Mac or PC P 42Short-Form Video Techniques for Mac or PC P 43Intro to Social Media P 44Digital Camera Basics P 45Digital Photo Enhancement P 46Oral History & Digital Archiving for PC P 47Capturing Your Poetry P 48DIY Stop-Motion Animation P 49

RESOURCES P 50–59 What Past Students Are Saying P 52–53Student and Producer Resources P 54–55Media Education for Nonprofits & Organizations P 56–57Visit The Media Center P 58–59

PHO

TO: ILLFLIX

Headphones required

Basic computer skills needed

Bring your own camera

Get your own TV show

Certification Course

Non-Certification Course

Free Course

LEGEND

@BFreeBK

STAY CONNECTED. SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE.

7

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.

647 Fulton StreetBrooklyn, NY 11217

10 Grand Army PlazaBrooklyn, NY 11238

1901 Mermaid AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11224

665 New Lots AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11207

2115 Ocean AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11229

790 Bushwick AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11221

PHO

TO: ILLFLIX

NEW LOCATION!

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.

9

EASY STEPS TO YOUR OWN TV SHOWYes! 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.

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 pro-duction process, enhance your résumé, and boost your overall media skill set.

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

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.

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.

5

33

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.

Intro to DSLR Filmmakingnon-certification course

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) TIMESAT JUNE 25 10:30am–4:30pm

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT: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.

Audio Production in the Fieldnon-certification course

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME

THU SEP 1 10:30am–4:30pm

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME

SAT JUNE 18 10:30am–4:30pm

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME

SAT JULY 30 10:30am–4:30pm

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS AT:

27

Our non-certification courses support you in navigating the production process, while enhancing your media skill set and building your résumé. 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.

NON-CERTIFICATIONCOURSES

PHO

TO: ILLFLIX

53

SAYING

WHAT PAST

STUDENTS

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

“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

“55

STUDENT AND PRODUCER RESOURCES LEARN, CREATE, AND ELEVATE YOUR MEDIA SKILL SET WITH TIPS, TUTORIALS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.

BRICartsmedia.org/resources

STUDENT/PRODUCER RESOURCE GUIDEWe 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 SPEECHInterested 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 PRODUCERSDo 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 TIPSFrom 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.

PHO

TO: SKYE M

ACLEOD