BATV Workshops & Education Programs

Brookline Access Television is proud to be a part of the Brookline Adult & Community Education Curriculum. Please stay tuned to future Brookline Adult Education Catalogs for our full course offerings. BATV also offers informal workshops to members on an as needed basis, please feel free to email workshops@batv.org to schedule an orientation.

Upcoming BATV Adult Education Workshops

Field Camera

Join us to learn video camera basics in this interactive, hand-on course.  Using our high definition cameras, BATV’s technical coordinator will teach you basic camera usage and maintenance including white balance, focus, zooming, panning, and proper tripod use.  This course also offers instruction on how to use a microphone and audio basics.  You will leave with a strong understanding of video camera fundamentals.  This class will certify you on the HD camera. Completion of BATV Orientation/Mac Fundamentals required.

 

Cost: 
$30
Additional Details: 

Teacher: Artie Nadal

Thursday 7-9pm / September 23-October 14 (4 weeks)

Capacity: 6

Class dates: 
Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 7:00pm

Introduction to Television Studio Production

At BATV’s new studios you can learn to create a studio production!  From floor managing to directing, you’ll learn all of the operations of a television studio and control room.  Working with BATV’s studio manager, you will learn how to operate studio cameras, the teleprompter, and our state-of-the-art Broadcast Pix switcher.  Additionally, you will control lighting, audio, and graphics for a studio production.  This hands-on course will introduce you to the basic skills required to produce your own show. Completion of BATV Orientation/Mac Fundamentals required.

Cost: 
$50
Additional Details: 
Teacher: Lawrence Hollie
Tuesday 7-9pm /  September 23-October 28 (6 weeks)

Capacity: 10 

Class dates: 
Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 7:00pm

Introduction to Digital Video Editing with Final Cut Express

Learn to edit your videos at BATV’s new computer lab!  Final Cut Express is a user-friendly advanced digital video editing program designed to help you create professional looking videos.  In this class you will learn media management, how to import and capture footage, edit in a timeline, and add video and audio effects using multiple tracks.  Whether you would like to learn to edit footage of your child’s sporting events or create a blockbuster movie, editing in Final Cut Express will give you the tools to create videos you’ll be proud of. Completion of BATV Orientation/Mac Fundamentals required.

Cost: 
$50
Additional Details: 

Teacher: Erica Casale

Thursday 7-9pm / September 23-October 28 (6 weeks)
Capacity: 16
Class dates: 
Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 7:00pm

Advanced Television Studio Production

Improve your studio production techniques with Advanced Television Studio Production.  This course will allow students who have completed Introduction to Studio Production to perfect their technical skills while strengthening their ability to write and direct productions for television.  Working with BATV’s studio manager you will practice all aspects of production including camera operation, lighting, set design, audio, and graphics.  Join us to take your writing and production skills to the next level in this hands-on course.  Students must have completed Introduction to Television Studio Production.   

Cost: 
$75
Additional Details: 
Teacher:  Lawrence Hollie
Wednesday 7-9pm / September 22-October 27 (6 weeks)

Capacity: 10 

Class dates: 
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 7:00pm

Digital Video Editing with Final Cut Pro

In this course students will boost their digital video editing skills using Final Cut Pro.  In addition to exploring this complex editing software students will be introduced to Apple’s DVD Studio Pro, Motion, and Soundtrack software to improve quality and workflow.  Working with BATV staff, students will be able to create professional looking videos with state-of-the-art video equipment and software.  Students must have completed Introduction to Digital Video Editing with Final Cut Express or its equivalent.   

Cost: 
$75
Additional Details: 

Teacher: Erica Casale

Wednesday 7-9pm / September 22-October 27 (6 weeks)
Capacity: 16
Class dates: 
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 7:00pm
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Upcoming BATV / BHS Workshops

BATV Orientation/Mac Fundamentals

What is BATV?  How can I share my idea with the community?  What are the opportunities available to me? Learn the basics of the BATV Mac labs and suites in this one time introduction class.  Get hands on training on a Mac and learn how to use BATV’s network to better acclimate yourself with the way our access center works.  Whether you are thinking about buying a Mac or want to learn how to use a Mac based program, this course will teach you what you need to know to keep up.  Additionally, BATV will teach you file management on our EditShare network so you can safely and efficiently store your media.  Pass the proficiency quiz at the end of the class to qualify for all BATV courses.  Receive a membership ID upon completion of BATV Orientation and Mac Fundamentals.  Required for all new members and participants.

Cost: 
Free
Additional Details: 

BATV Staff

Every Tuesday 6-9pm Saturday 11am-1pm

Music Video Program with The Adam Ezra Group

Write a song with rock band The Adam Ezra Group!  BATV and The Adam Ezra Group have paired up to design an innovative creative songwriting workshop that leads students through the songwriting process from conception to reality.  The band demonstrates its own collaborative approach, discusses songwriting strategies, and works with students to create an original song from scratch! The emphasis is to show that the creation of music for radio and television is really no different from the creative writing and poetry students work on in English class.  Adding music to the writing experience lends a diverse take on the process of student self-expression.  After the song is recorded, students will then write a music video to accompany the song and film and edit the video in Final Cut Express.  At the end of the week we’ll have a viewing party in the theater and the video will be aired on BATV.  Additionally, each student will be sent home with a DVD copy.  Open to kids ages 10-14.  Check it out: http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2010/05/01/rock_n_roll_middle_school/?page=full

Cost: 
$50.00
Additional Details: 
Teacher: Krissie Jankowski
Monday-Friday 10am-2pm / August 9-13 (one week)
 
Class dates: 
Monday, August 9, 2010 - 10:00am

Signing up for Courses

To sign up for adult ed classes, please contact Brookline Adult & Community Education by calling 617-730-2700.

To sign up for BATV/BHS Workshops, Please contact Krissie Jankowski or by phone : 617-731-8566

PLEASE NOTE: For BATV Workshops, You MUST book one week in advance. The workshops are not held if there are no students booked.