Courses for Kids, Teens & Adults: 8-9 Years
Experiments in Media
Projects in Media
KidToons
Lab Workshops:
A Taste of Animation
Special Effects and Make-Up
Experiments in Media: Explorations of Time
8–9 years
12 sessions
Stretch your imagination. Investigate character, place, light, time, sound, and composition as you create a series of hands-on projects using the state-of-the-art tools at the Lab. This course provides a fantastic introduction to the filmmaking process. Learn to use all kinds of media to tell great stories in a variety of forms.
- Discover the possibilities of filmmaking and beyond.
- Work with live-action video, 2-D and 3-D animation, interactive media and design, sound recording, motion graphics, digital photography, and more.
- Use HD video and software such as Final Cut Pro, GarageBand, Flash, Dragon Stop Motion, and Photoshop.
- Every semester ends with a screening and exhibition for family and friends!
- Class size: 8
12 Wednesdays, Sept. 21–Dec. 14 (no class Nov. 23)
4:00–6:00 pm
C71FA11A
$570/$513 (JBFC members, Family level and above)
Experiments in Media focuses on a different theme each semester. Fall 2011 Experiments in Media highlights the concept of time, with creative explorations and projects using still photography, motion, speed, linear and nonlinear narrative storytelling, and more. Together, any two semesters of Experiments in Media provide a solid foundation in story and craft.
Also offered for students 10-11 years, 12-13 years, 14-15 years, 16-18 years.
Registration Info
Registration Form
More Info: Call the Registrar: 914.773.7663, ext. 8 or email registrar@burnsfilmcenter.org
Projects in Media
8–9 years
12 sessions
Take your creative and technical storymaking skills to the next level as you investigate dynamic modes of storytelling and integrated media.
- Conceive, collaborate, and create in-depth films and multimedia projects.
- Use everything the state-of-the-art Media Arts Lab offers, including the Sound Stage, Recording Studio, HD cameras, and digital tools.
- Learn new ways to incorporate sound and graphics into projects.
- Explore advanced features of Final Cut Pro, GarageBand, Flash, Photoshop, After Effects, and more.
- Every semester culminates with a screening and exhibition for family and friends!
- Class size: 8
- Prerequisites: Two semesters of Experiments in Media or a minimum of two courses at the Media Arts Lab
12 Fridays, Sept. 16–Dec. 16 (no class Sept. 30 or Nov. 25)
4:00–6:00 pm
C42FA11A
$570/$513 (JBFC members, Family level and above)
Take Projects in Media again and again! Every semester is a new project and a chance to create another fantastic story.
Also offered for students 10-11 years, 12-13 years, 14-15 years, 16-18 years.
Registration Info
Registration Form
More Info: Call the Registrar: 914.773.7663, ext. 8 or email registrar@burnsfilmcenter.org
KidToons
8–9 years
12 sessions
If you can imagine it, you can make it happen in the Lab’s Animation Studio!
- Create stop-motion animated films using clay, paper, sand, and other materials.
- Invent your own characters and creatures, and bring them to life.
- Record voiceovers in the Recording Studio, choose sound effects, and compose original music using GarageBand.
- Star in a live-action stop-motion film. Build small sets and work with 3-D set-ups.
- Class size: 9
12 Tuesdays, Sept. 20–Dec. 13 (no class Nov. 22)
4:00–6:00
C21FA11A
$570/$513 (JBFC members, Family level and above)
Also offered for students 10-11 years.
Registration Info
Registration Form
More Info: Call the Registrar: 914.773.7663, ext. 8 or email registrar@burnsfilmcenter.org
Lab Workshops
8–9 years
Each of these exciting group experiences focuses on a different craft and is perfect for first-timers as well as those with some experience. Students enrolled in any semester-long Lab course receive a 50% discount on these workshops.
| A Taste of Animation 8–9 years 1 session Students bring characters, places, and storiesto life through the magic of animation. - Create stop-motion animated films using clay, paper, sand, and other fun materials. - Invent original characters and creatures, and bring them to life. - Class size: 9 Saturday, Oct. 15 10:00 am–noon C02FA11C $30/$27 (JBFC members, Family level and above) Also offered for students 4-5 years, 6-7 years, 10-11 years, and families. |
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| Special Effects and Make-Up 8–9 years 1 session Smoke and mirrors, blood and beauty! - Learn how to create fake wounds. - Invent characters and creatures. - Use the green screen and the sound stage to create magical illusions. - Class size: 12 Saturday, Nov. 12 9:30 am–12:30 pm C14FA11A $50/$45 (JBFC members, Family level and above) Also offered for students 10-11 years. |
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Registration Info
Registration Form
More Info: Call the Registrar: 914.773.7663, ext. 8 or email registrar@burnsfilmcenter.org
