Media Bridges classes are open to the pubic and all learning levels are encouraged to attend. All class sessions last for 2 hours unless otherwise specified. You may only sign up for Media Bridges’ classes 2 months in advance and you MUST have the required prerequisites. The first ten people who sign up (three for radio) will automatically be in the class. The next ten people who sign up (three for radio) will be on STANDBY. For every person registered that does not show, one person from the standby list (in the order they signed up) will be admitted into the class. Classes start ON TIME. If you are late, your seat will be given to anyone on standby. We will hold your seat up to 15 minutes if you call ahead. Walk-ins are welcome if they have taken all prerequisites and space allows.
Call us at 651-4171 to sign up today!
Orientation: One time class required for all facility use. Lasts for 90 minutes, MUST provide one government issued photo ID and two proofs of address (can be a piece of mail or utility bill) at time of sign up. Those without these documents may not sign up for Orientation until they are provided. You must sign up before 1pm the day of class! Any later than 1pm and you will be signed up for the next available Orientation session.
Orientation will be the first Monday of each month at 7pm and the first Saturday of each month at 3pm. (Exception in Sept., we are closed for Labor Day, Orientation will be on 9/8)
Pre-Production: Video: Covers basic pre-production techniques to get you started in creating your programming.
Meets the second Monday of every month at 6PM (EXCEPT in Sept, meets 9/15) plus the following times:
- 07/01 3:00PM Tuesday
- 08/14 3:00PM Thursday
- 09/04 3:00PM Thursday
- 10/01 3:00PM Wednesday
- 11/03 2:00PM Monday
- 12/15 3:00PM Monday
Intro to Graphic Design: Covers basic pre-production techniques to get you started in creating your graphic design and web-based projects. Class meets for 3 hours.
Meets the last Monday of each month at 6:00PM (EXCEPT IN DEC, MEETS 12/22)
Digital Photography: Covers basics of digital cameras, composition and lighting. Participants are encouraged to bring their own digital camera. Meets for 2 sessions.
- 07/02, 07/03 2:00PM Wednesday and Thursday
- 09/15, 09/16 2:00PM Monday and Tuesday
- 12/10, 12/17 6:00PM Wednesdays
Graphic Design: Prerequisite: Intro to Graphic Design
Covers basics of Photoshop Elements 4.0 graphics editing software. Meets for 4 sessions.
- 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31 6:00PM Thursdays
- 09/04, 09/11, 09/18, 09/25 6:00PM Thursdays
- 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20 6:00PM Thursdays
Dreamweaver MX: Prerequisite: Graphic Design Introduction to Dreamweaver website authoring software. Meets for 4 sessions.
- 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06 6:00PM Wednesdays
- 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08 6:00PM Wednesdays
Flash MX: Prerequisite: Graphic Design Introduction to the 2D motion graphics software. Meets for 4 sessions.
- 08/07, 08/14, 08/21, 08/28 6:00PM Thursdays
- 10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/23 6:00PM Thursdays
Project Bridges: This Project Based class will cover various elements of video production, including pre-production, production, and post production techniques. Meets for ten 2 hour sessions, includes possible certification in Cameras and iMovie.
- 09/2,9,16,23,30; 10/7,14,21,28; 11/04 6:00PM Tuesdays
Internet Radio: Required to broadcast program on Internet Radio. Meets for 2 sessions.
- 07/19, 07/26 3:00PM Saturdays
- 08/23, 08/30 3:00PM Saturdays
- 09/20, 09/27 3:00PM Saturdays
- 10/18, 10/25 3:00PM Saturdays
- 11/15, 11/22 3:00PM Saturdays
- 12/13, 12/20 3:00PM Saturdays
Portable Production: Prerequisite: Pre-Production: Video
Learn portable equipment including the Panasonic AG-DVC and Canon GL cameras. Meets for 4 sessions.
- 07/23, 07/24, 07/30, 07/31 2:00PM Wednesdays and Thursdays
- 08/06, 08/13, 08/20, 08/27 2:00PM Wednesdays
- 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08 6:00PM Wednesdays
- 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05 6:00PM Wednesdays
- 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 2:00PM Wednesdays
- 12/01, 12/02, 12/08, 12/09 3:00PM Mondays and Tuesdays
I-Movie: Prerequisite: Pre-Production: Video
Introduction to non-linear editing. Meets for 4 sessions.
- 07/28, 07/29, 08/04, 08/05 3:00PM Mondays and Tuesdays
- 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03 6:00PM Wednesdays
- 09/17, 09/18, 09/24, 09/25 2:00PM Wednesdays and Thursdays
- 10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/23 3:00PM Thursdays
- 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03 6:00PM Wednesdays
- 12/10, 12/11, 12/17, 12/18 2:00PM Wednesdays and Thursdays
Final Cut Pro: Prerequisite: iMovie Non-Linear Advanced Editing Class that meets for 5 sessions.
- 07/08, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05 6:00PM Tuesdays
- 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/02, 12/09 6:00PM Tuesdays
Studio: Floor : Learn the basics of camera operation, audio and lighting for a live studio production. Meets for 3 THREE HOUR sessions.
- 08/13, 08/20, 08/27 6:00PM Wednesdays
- 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 6:00PM Wednesdays
- 11/19, 11/26, 12/03 6:00PM Wednesdays
Studio: Control Room Prerequisite: Studio Floor
Learn the basics of directing and switching for a live studio production. Meets for 2 THREE HOUR sessions. Volunteering on a current live program required for certification!
- 07/02, 07/09 6:00PM Wednesdays
- 09/03, 09/10 6:00PM Wednesdays
- 11/05, 11/12 6:00PM Wednesdays
- 12/10, 12/17 6:00PM Wednesdays
Alternative Means of Media Distribution Prerequisite: iMovie
Learn about Podcasts, YouTube, and other methods for getting your voice out there! Meets for two 2 hour sessions.
- 08/19, 08/26 6:00PM Tuesdays
- 12/04, 12/11 6:00PM Thursdays
Youth Project Bridges
Summer camps for area youth ages 8-18. All classes 2 hours each. See Sara to sign up!
- 07/07-011 2:00PM Monday-Friday YPB 12-18 Photography Camp
- 07/14-25 2:00PM Monday-Friday YPB 12-18, Youth Video Camp
- 07/14-18 10:00AM Monday-Friday YPB 8-12, Youth Radio Camp
- 07/28-08/08 10:00AM Monday-Friday YPB 8-12, Youth Video Camp
Media Bridges is located at 1100 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.
513-651-4171
www.mediabridges.org
