youth media

Join the Youth Media Sanctuaryproduction team as they head into the field to shoot footage for three short documentaries based in the North Central Troy neighborhood.

These workshops are fast-paced,hands-on experiences geared for youth ages 13-18. Participants will learn the art of conducting and shooting interviews, collecting b-roll footage, and capturing quality sound, to create projects which reflect their personal vision, culture and community. 

Scholarships for neighborhood youth.

REGISTER at: mediasanctuary.org/workshopregistration 

For more info, 

• e-mail workshops@MediaSanctuary.org
• call (518) 272-2390

We were into the last weeks of the Youth Media Sanctuary.

Hours upon hours of editing, editing, and editing (so serious, so meticulous!), calls for some silly.

Darian's shoes (adored by many here).

Showing some love for the camera.

Today we started shooting...

The “Be The Media!” workshop series, designed to provide local artists, producers, and citizen journalists with opportunities to acquire and improve the skills necessary for successful and high-impact independent media-making, ran from March through May 2012.

Now past its 12th season, the workshop series offers chances to explore the use of technology in making art and media, and build the creative capacity of our region.  Geared to suit people who know a lot or a little about digital tools, the workshops are suitable for both curious novices and seasoned users ready to hone their skills.  The instructors are world-renowned media artists with expertise in many fields, and come from the Capital Region and beyond.

Saturday, March 3  12-4 PM  $40
FACING CHANGE photojournalism workshop

News flash: Welcome to the world, Hazel Moon, and congratulations Andrew Lynn!  This workshop is postponed until the new family is a bit more rested...

 The Youth Media Sanctuary team hosts yet another animation whirl-wind! Geared specifically for youth (18 & under), this workshop teaches the skills and techniques behind stop motion animation, while encouraging spontaneous creativity and fun.  Participants will work in groups to brainstorm and create short animated pieces that will be uploaded to the web for the world to see.  

Taught by animation guru Andrew Lynn, along with the YMS team.

REGISTER at: mediasanctuary.org/workshopregistration 

For more info, or find out about scholarship opportunities, e-mail workshops@MediaSanctuary.org or call (518) 272-2390

Here's a few past examples from our Animation workshops, where we had a great time!         

A digital storytelling workshop led by artist/chef Ellie Markovitch.  Free community workshop for neighborhood youth on basic documentary skills and the art of storytelling. 

From seed to table, come document the Collar City Growers’ first harvest. Students will be trained in this workshop to document the entire day of activities, including StoryHarvest art project on the Collard City Growers lot from 4-6, as well as the community meal that follows at the Sanctuary at 6.

If you are an adult and interested in volunteering, this will be an excellent opportunity to have hands-on experience with a media arts and education production workshop. Please contact us for more info!

Here is what everyone said after our first session!

3/2/11: Session 1: First Day Intro

Happy 16th Birthday, Antonio!  Whassup with the trick candles?

Finally... Antonio cuts b-day cake for his YMS friends Abby, Roger, Thomas and Madena.

Reflections

What a great 1st day we had!

Andrew:

I am really excited for all these new faces, stories, and potential.  It is so amazing to see how young people open up in a place that is so different from school.

NY Shout Out! features great work by youth media makers across NY State!  NY Shout Out! - the second annual youth media film festival, is created in collaboration with Youth Media Sanctuary and Youth FX.  Come meet these young artists and celebrate their accomplishments! 

This rad film fest features:

•  Green Guerillas Youth Media Tech Collective, Ithaca

• HarlemLive, NYC  

With our deepest respect for their creativity, vision,

and accomplishments in the Youth Media Sanctuary Fall 2010 Workshop!!!