Education

Since opening our doors in 2001, the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) has been committed to education programs in 21st century literacy and to innovative film programming. The Media Arts Lab, our state-of-the art facility located down the street from the JBFC Theater in Pleasantville, NY, is the hub of our education programs. Our international faculty presents dozens of courses in multimedia storytelling for children, teens, and adults at the Lab. In addition, we create and teach innovative programs for schools and organizations. By integrating visual communication into the pre-K through grade 12 curriculum, we are working to transform education nationally and internationally.

 

Summer @ the Lab
June 24 - August 9, 2013
 
Register today for one of our Summer @ the Lab sessions. Explore a different aspect of filmmaking and create something new each day. This series of hands-on workshops takes advantage of the screening room, sound stage, recording studio, animation studio, and so much more! More info...
Summer Teachers Institute
The Summer Teachers Institute will run July 29-Aug 2, 2013, 9 am-3:30 pm for a total of 30 hours/2 credits. Cost: $600. Offerings will be held across the JBFC campus, at the Media Arts Lab, the Residence for International Filmmakers in Residence, and JBFC Theater.
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 JBFC's Media Arts Lab

A Taste of the Lab
Come for a hands-on workshop, an interactive introduction to different aspects of the Lab's resources and technology. For adults and kids 4th grade and up.
Thursday, May 16: Interactive Storytelling with Max Programming
Preregistration required (registrar@burnsfilmcenter.org or 914.773.7663, ext. 8). Meet in the lobby of 405 Manville Rd. at 5:30 pm. Sessions last approximately 60 minutes.

Programs for Schools, Educators & Community Organizations
Pre-K through grade 12 programs designed to support New York State standards, teacher training, and programs for community organizations. 
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Spring 2013 Courses for Kids, Teens, and Adults
Register today for Media Arts Lab courses in new media, documentary and fiction film production, screenwriting, animation, and so much more for students from pre-K through adulthood. With courses after school, on weekends, and in the evenings, there’s something for everyone. More Info...

Scholarships

Scholarships Available
Thanks to the generous support of individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies, we are able to offer scholarship support to individuals and organizations that demonstrate financial need.
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