FAQs
FAQs for the General Public
FAQs for Schools & Groups
FAQs for the General Public
Who are Media Arts Lab classes for? The Media Arts Lab classes are for everyone from age 3 to 103! The Media Arts Lab offers classes and workshops for educators, students, adults, and families. There’s something for everyone!
Do I have to be a member in order to enroll in your classes? No, but becoming a member provides a variety of benefits including waived registration fee, a 10% discount on classes (Family level and above), discounts on tickets, and invitations to member-only events.
Do I need experience? Most of the classes offered at the Media Arts Lab require no previous experience. Please see course descriptions for any prerequisites.
How much access to equipment and facilities will I have? You’ll have as much access to the equipment and facilities as your class requires.
May I observe a class? To preserve the group dynamic and allow the students and faculty to maintain focus, we do not allow outside guests in our classes. We offer free tours of the Media Arts Lab through our Third Thursdays program.
Is the Media Arts Lab an accredited school? At this time, we do not offer college or graduate credits. Teachers may receive continuing education credits through our professional development programs.
May I submit my work to film festivals? Sure! We encourage you to share the exciting knowledge you’ve gained from the Media Arts Lab by submitting your films to festivals around the globe! Classes will address and support these efforts.
Do you offer scholarships? Yes. We want everyone to have the opportunity to participate in our programs. Download a scholarship application.
If a class is full, do you offer a waiting list? Yes. You will be notified as soon as possible if a space becomes available.
There are three convenient ways to register:
- Mail completed Registration Form(s) to: Registrar, Media Arts Lab, 405 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY 10570
Spring '10 Registration Form
Summer '10 Registration Form
- Fax completed Registration Form(s) to: Registrar, 914.773.0762
Spring '10 Registration Form
Summer '10 Registration Form
- Call Registrar, 914.773.7663, ext. 8
FAQs for Schools, Community Youth Organizations, & Social Service Agencies
Are the JBFC’s education programs accredited? At this time, we do not offer college or graduate credits. Teachers may receive continuing education credits through our professional development programs.
Do you offer financial assistance? Yes. The JBFC will waive the participation fee and reimburse all transportation costs for schools and organizations that have demonstrated financial need. We offer this assistance to groups in which a minimum of 35% of individuals qualify for public assistance, or for a free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program. We encourage all schools, regardless of financial circumstances, to participate in our programs and we will do our best to meet your needs.
How do I register? There are three convenient ways to register:
- Mail completed Group Registration Form(s) to: Registrar, Media Arts Lab, 405 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY 10570
- Fax completed Group Registration Form(s) to: Registrar, 914.773.0762
- Call Registrar, 914.773.7663, ext. 8