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Single Courses consists of 6 classes, three hours each, in one program. An instructor is available during all class hours and during Friday labs. A student completing the trial course will have completed 18 clock hours of instruction, 27 clock hours of lab and workshops, for 45 total hours of instruction.

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9am – 12pm | Tue + Thu

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AI for Business

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autism-friendly

 12pm – 3pm | Tue + Thu

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ASD Life Skills

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3pm – 6pm | Tue + Thu

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Broadcasting

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6pm – 9pm | Tue + Thu

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Creative Animation

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9am – 12pm | Mon + Wed

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Digital Social Media

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12pm – 3pm  | Mon + Wed

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E-Commerce

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6pm – 9pm | Mon + Wed

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Filmmaking

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3pm – 6pm | Mon + Wed

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STEM for Media

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AI for Small Business Operations

Learn how AI can streamline operations, automate tasks, and reduce costs for your small business. This 6-class course covers AI basics, workflow automation, budget-friendly customer service solutions, data-driven decision making, financial management tools, and future-proofing strategies. Includes hands-on projects like building chatbots, setting up automated scheduling, and conducting AI audits of your business.

  • Class 1: Demystifying AI for Small Business: Understanding AI basics, dispelling myths, and identifying opportunities.
    • Project: “AI Audit” – Identify 3 areas in your business where AI could be implemented.
  • Class 2: AI for Efficiency: Automating tasks, optimizing workflows, and saving time with AI tools.
    • Project: Implement a free AI scheduling tool to manage appointments or social media posts.
  • Class 3: AI for Customer Service on a Budget: Chatbots, AI-powered email responses, and enhancing customer support.
    • Project: Build a simple chatbot using a free platform (e.g., Dialogflow) to answer FAQs.
  • Class 4: AI for Smarter Decision-Making: Using data analysis and AI for insights to guide your business strategy.
    • Project: Use Google Analytics with AI features to analyze website traffic and customer behavior.
  • Class 5: AI for Managing Finances: AI-powered accounting, invoicing, and financial forecasting.
    • Project: Explore an AI accounting software and assess its potential benefits for your business.
  • Class 6: AI and the Future of Work: Adapting your small business to the changing landscape of AI.
    • Project: Group discussion: How AI might impact your industry and your business in the next 5 years.

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AI for Sales & Marketing Growth

Discover how to leverage AI to boost sales, improve customer relationships, and market your business more effectively. This 6-class course covers AI-powered lead generation, personalized marketing campaigns, social media mastery, e-commerce optimization, customer sentiment analysis, and sales forecasting. Includes practical projects like creating targeted email campaigns, building AI-driven social media strategies, and implementing product recommendation systems to drive business growth.

  • Class 7: AI for Finding and Keeping Customers: Lead generation, qualification, and nurturing with AI.
    • Project: Use an AI lead generation tool (e.g., LinkedIn Sales Navigator) to identify potential customers.
  • Class 8: AI for Personalized Marketing: Targeting the right customers with the right message at the right time.
    • Project: Create a targeted email campaign using an AI marketing platform (e.g., Mailchimp).
  • Class 9: AI for Social Media Mastery: Content creation, scheduling, and audience engagement with AI.
    • Project: Use an AI social media tool (e.g., Buffer) to schedule and analyze your posts.
  • Class 10: AI for E-commerce Success: Product recommendations, personalized shopping experiences, and AI-powered stores.
    • Project: If applicable, explore adding AI-powered product recommendations to your online store.
  • Class 11: AI for Understanding Your Customers: Sentiment analysis, customer feedback, and improving your offerings.
    • Project: Analyze online reviews of your business using an AI sentiment analysis tool.
  • Class 12: AI for Sales Forecasting and Growth: Predicting sales trends and planning for the future.
    • Project: Use a simple AI forecasting tool to predict sales for the next quarter.

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AI for HR & People Management

Discover how AI can assist with HR tasks, even in small businesses with limited staff. This 6-class course covers AI-powered recruitment and candidate screening, personalized employee training, engagement tools, performance management systems, remote team collaboration, and ethical AI implementation. Includes hands-on projects like using resume screening tools, exploring learning platforms, developing performance frameworks, and addressing AI bias in hiring practices.

  • Class 13: AI for Smarter Hiring: Streamlining recruitment, screening candidates, and reducing bias with AI.
    • Project: Use an AI-powered resume screening tool to evaluate candidates for a hypothetical position.
  • Class 14: AI for Employee Training and Development: Personalized learning, skills gap analysis, and efficient onboarding.
    • Project: Explore AI-powered learning platforms and identify resources relevant to your employees.
  • Class 15: AI for Boosting Employee Engagement: Communication, feedback, and creating a positive work environment.
    • Project: Research and present on an AI tool that can improve internal communication or feedback mechanisms.
  • Class 16: AI for Performance Management: Tracking progress, setting goals, and providing constructive feedback.
    • Project: Develop a basic framework for using AI to track employee performance on key metrics.
  • Class 17: AI for Freelancers and Contractors: Managing remote teams, automating tasks, and improving collaboration.
    • Project: Explore AI tools that can help manage projects and communication with freelancers.
  • Class 18: The Ethics of AI in People Management: Ensuring fairness, transparency, and responsible AI use.
    • Project: Group discussion: Potential biases in AI and how to mitigate them in HR.

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AI for Product Development & Innovation

Learn how to use AI to improve your offerings, innovate, and meet customer needs more effectively. This 6-class course covers AI-powered market research and idea generation, competitor analysis, content creation for marketing materials, customer feedback insights, personalized customer experiences, and industry trend forecasting. Includes practical projects like generating product ideas, analyzing competitor strategies, creating compelling copy, and developing personalization strategies to stay ahead of industry changes.

  • Class 19: AI for Product Development: Market research, idea generation, and prototyping with AI.
    • Project: Use an AI tool to generate new product or service ideas based on market trends.
  • Class 20: AI for Understanding Your Market: Analyzing competitor activity, identifying trends, and staying ahead.
    • Project: Use an AI tool to analyze your competitors’ online presence and marketing strategies.
  • Class 21: AI for Content Creation: Generating product descriptions, marketing materials, and website content.
    • Project: Use an AI writing tool to create compelling product descriptions or website copy.
  • Class 22: AI for Customer Feedback Analysis: Extracting insights from reviews, surveys, and social media.
    • Project: Use an AI tool to analyze customer feedback and identify areas for improvement.
  • Class 23: AI for Personalized Experiences: Tailoring your products and services to individual customer needs.
    • Project: Brainstorm ways to use AI to personalize your customer experience (e.g., personalized offers).
  • Class 24: AI and the Future of Your Industry: Anticipating changes and leveraging AI for innovation.
    • Project: Group discussion: How AI might disrupt your industry and how your business can adapt.

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Comprehensive Communication Skills

Develop essential communication abilities including body language interpretation, meaningful conversation techniques, professional writing, and confident public speaking. This 6-class course covers non-verbal communication cues, dialogue building strategies, presentation skills, digital communication across platforms, storytelling for emotional connection, and multimedia presentation design. Includes hands-on projects like creating animated emotion videos, practicing with AI chatbots, recording broadcast segments, designing newsletters, and crafting personal narratives to master both verbal and visual communication.

  • Class 1: Understanding Non-Verbal Cues: Exploring the science of body language, facial expressions, and unconscious signals in human interaction.
    • Project: Create animated videos demonstrating emotions.
  • Class 2: Building Conversations: Learning techniques for initiating, sustaining, and deepening meaningful dialogues across various contexts.
    • Project: Role-play using AI chatbots for practice.
  • Class 3: Public Speaking Basics: Mastering essential techniques for overcoming nervousness, structuring talks, and engaging audiences effectively.
    • Project: Record a short broadcast segment.
  • Class 4: Digital Communication: Understanding principles of clear, professional, and effective written communication across modern platforms.
    • Project: Create a digital newsletter using AI tools.
  • Class 5: Storytelling for Connection: Harnessing narrative techniques to create emotional resonance and memorable messaging.
    • Project: Craft and film a personal narrative using digital storytelling techniques.
  • Class 6: Presentation Design: Integrating visual elements, data, and multimedia to enhance communication impact.
    • Project: Create a multimedia presentation incorporating visual communication principles.

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Practical Financial Literacy

Understanding money becomes practical and approachable through learning financial systems, budgeting, online banking safety, and future planning strategies. This 6-class course covers currency systems and spending psychology, practical budgeting methods, digital security and fraud protection, long-term financial goal setting, cryptocurrency and blockchain basics, and critical thinking for financial decision-making. Includes interactive projects like gamified spending simulations, virtual shopping trips, bank account setup practice, animated planning tools, and scenario-based financial choice exercises.

  • Class 7: Understanding Money: Exploring currency systems, financial institutions, and the psychology behind spending and saving behaviors.
    • Project: Use gamified apps to simulate spending and saving.
  • Class 8: Budgeting Essentials: Learning practical methods for tracking income, managing expenses, and aligning spending with personal values and goals.
    • Project: Plan a virtual shopping trip using AI tools.
  • Class 9: Banking & Online Safety: Understanding financial account management, security protocols, and protection strategies against digital fraud.
    • Project: Simulate setting up a virtual bank account.
  • Class 10: Future Planning: Developing strategies for long-term financial goals, including investments, retirement, and major life purchases.
    • Project: Create a visual plan using animation tools.
  • Class 11: Digital Currencies: Examining blockchain technology, cryptocurrency fundamentals, and the evolving landscape of digital financial transactions.
    • Project: Design a presentation with information about online services and digital currencies.
  • Class 12: Financial Decision-Making: Applying critical thinking and analytical skills to complex financial choices and risk assessment.
    • Project: Create scenario-based simulations for financial choices using interactive tools.

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Humor & Comedy Skills

Humor becomes a powerful tool for connection as students learn to create jokes, understand visual comedy, and navigate social interactions with confidence. This 6-class course covers the psychology of what makes people laugh, visual comedy principles through cartoons and digital media, joke delivery techniques and timing, appropriate social humor for relationship building, digital comedy creation across platforms, and cultural humor sensitivity. Includes creative projects like crafting illustrated one-liners, creating comic strips and memes, practicing delivery techniques, planning comedy scenarios, producing digital sketches, and exploring cross-cultural humor examples.

  • Class 13: Understanding Humor: Exploring the psychology and science behind what makes people laugh, including timing, surprise, and emotional release mechanisms.
    • Project: Create one liners, practice and illustrate them.
  • Class 14: Visual Humor: Examining the principles of visual comedy through cartoons, physical comedy, and digital media expressions.
    • Project: Illustrate a comic strip or meme using free online tools
  • Class 15: Joke-Telling Skills: Mastering delivery techniques, timing, facial expressions, and adaptability for effective humor communication.
    • Project: Practice humor using analytical techniques.
  • Class 16: Social Humor: Learning to use humor appropriately to build relationships, defuse tension, and navigate diverse social settings.
    • Project: Plan and deliver several comedy scenarios.
  • Class 17: Digital Comedy Creation: Understanding how humor translates across digital platforms and developing skills for creating engaging comedic content online.
    • Project: Produce a short comedy sketch using digital media tools and basic editing techniques.
  • Class 18: Cultural Humor Exploration: Investigating how humor varies across cultures, generations, and contexts while developing sensitivity to diverse perspectives.
    • Project: Research and present examples of humor across different cultures, creating an interactive digital showcase.

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Emotional Intelligence & Resilience

Students explore emotional intelligence by learning to recognize and manage emotions, develop stress management techniques, resolve conflicts peacefully, and build personal resilience. This 6-class course covers emotion science and self-awareness, evidence-based stress management including mindfulness and cognitive reframing, communication strategies for conflict resolution, practical resilience-building skills, emotional expression through storytelling, and applying emotional intelligence for stronger community connections. Includes hands-on projects like creating emotion identification clips, animating calming scenes, AI role-play scenarios, motivational videos, digital narratives, and collaborative community awareness projects.

  • Class 19: Recognizing Emotions: Understanding the science of emotions, developing self-awareness, and learning to identify emotional states in yourself and others.
    • Project: Produce a short clip identifying emotions in yourself and others.
  • Class 20: Stress Management Techniques: Exploring evidence-based approaches to managing stress, including mindfulness, physical activity, and cognitive reframing.
    • Project: Animate a calming scene with soothing music tracks.
  • Class 21: Conflict Resolution: Developing communication strategies, active listening skills, and problem-solving approaches for navigating interpersonal challenges.
    • Project: Role-play scenarios using AI.
  • Class 22: Building Resilience: Understanding the components of emotional resilience and developing practical skills for bouncing back from setbacks.
    • Project: Film a motivational video sharing personal strengths and goals.
  • Class 23: Emotional Storytelling: Learning to express and process emotions through narrative techniques and creative digital expression.
    • Project: Create a digital narrative exploring emotional intelligence through visual storytelling.
  • Class 24: Community Connection: Applying emotional intelligence skills to build stronger relationships and foster supportive communities.
    • Project: Design a collaborative digital project promoting emotional awareness within a community context.

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Audio Production Mastery

Master the technical and creative aspects of audio production, from recording and editing to sound design and mixing. This 6-class course covers sound storytelling principles, microphone techniques for high-quality recording, industry-standard Digital Audio Workstation software, immersive sound design and Foley creation, podcast and radio production techniques, and professional audio post-production mastering. Includes hands-on projects like creating found-sound stories, recording and analyzing interviews, editing multi-track audio pieces, designing sound effects for video, producing podcast pilots, and mastering episodes for platform distribution.

  • Class 1: Sound and Storytelling: Exploring the power of audio to engage and inform.
    • Project: Create a 60-second audio story using only found sounds (no music or dialogue).
  • Class 2: Microphone Techniques and Recording: Capturing high-quality audio for different applications.
    • Project: Record a short interview using various microphone techniques and analyze the results.
  • Class 3: Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs): Introduction to industry-standard software (e.g., Pro Tools, Logic Pro).
    • Project: Edit and mix a short audio piece using a DAW, incorporating music and sound effects.
  • Class 4: Sound Design and Foley: Creating immersive soundscapes for audio productions.
    • Project: Design the sound effects for a short animation or video clip.
  • Class 5: Audio for Podcasts and Radio: Producing engaging audio content for different platforms.
    • Project: Produce a short pilot episode for a podcast on a topic of your choice.
  • Class 6: Audio Post-Production: Mastering techniques for finalizing audio projects.
    • Project: Master and prepare a podcast episode for distribution on various platforms.

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Voice & Broadcasting Skills

Develop your voice and on-air presence, learn effective communication skills, and gain confidence in front of the microphone. This 6-class course covers voice training for improved articulation and projection, radio presenting with compelling storytelling, podcasting and voice acting character development, professional interviewing techniques, improvisation for live broadcasting situations, and confident public speaking presentation skills. Includes practical projects like creating voice reels, presenting mock radio shows, recording commercial voice-overs, conducting expert interviews, participating in on-air improv sessions, and delivering broadcasting-focused presentations.

  • Class 7: Voice Training and Delivery: Improving vocal quality, articulation, and projection.
    • Project: Record a voice reel showcasing different vocal styles and deliveries.
  • Class 8: Radio Presenting and Storytelling: Engaging listeners with compelling narratives and personality.
    • Project: Present a mock radio show segment, including music, news, and interviews.
  • Class 9: Podcasting and Voice Acting: Developing unique voices and characters for different audio formats.
    • Project: Create a short voice-over demo for a commercial or animation.
  • Class 10: Interviewing Techniques: Asking effective questions and facilitating engaging conversations.
    • Project: Conduct and record an interview with a local figure or expert.
  • Class 11: Improvisation and On-Air Spontaneity: Developing quick thinking and adaptability in live situations.
    • Project: Participate in an improv session focused on on-air scenarios.
  • Class 12: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills: Delivering impactful presentations with confidence and clarity.
    • Project: Prepare and deliver a short presentation on a topic related to broadcasting.

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Video Production & Cinematography

Gain hands-on experience with video cameras, lighting, editing, and visual storytelling techniques. This 6-class course covers camera operation and cinematography fundamentals including framing and composition, lighting design for mood and atmosphere, industry-standard video editing with Premiere Pro, visual storytelling through effective editing techniques, motion graphics and visual effects creation, and multi-camera production for live events. Includes practical projects like shooting film sequences with varied techniques, setting up studio lighting, editing complete video pieces with effects, creating documentaries focused on visual narrative, producing animated title sequences, and executing multi-camera live shoots.

  • Class 13: Camera Operation and Cinematography: Framing shots, camera movements, and visual composition.
    • Project: Shoot a short film sequence using different camera angles and techniques.
  • Class 14: Lighting and Visual Aesthetics: Creating mood and atmosphere with lighting design.
    • Project: Set up lighting for a studio interview or short film scene.
  • Class 15: Video Editing with Premiere Pro: Mastering industry-standard editing software.
    • Project: Edit a short video piece, incorporating music, sound effects, and visual effects.
  • Class 16: Visual Storytelling: Communicating narratives effectively through visuals and editing.
    • Project: Create a short documentary or narrative film focusing on visual storytelling.
  • Class 17: Motion Graphics and Visual Effects: Adding dynamic elements and visual interest to video productions.
    • Project: Create a short animated title sequence or visual effect.
  • Class 18: Multi-Camera Production: Directing and producing live events and studio productions.
    • Project: Plan and execute a multi-camera shoot for a live performance or interview.

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On-Camera Performance & Broadcasting

Develop on-camera presence, master presentation skills, and learn the art of engaging viewers. This 6-class course covers confident body language and audience connection techniques, professional television presenting for news and interviews, video blogging and online content creation, screenwriting and visual storytelling for video, live streaming with real-time audience engagement, and emerging broadcasting trends and technologies. Includes hands-on projects like recording and analyzing on-camera presentations, presenting mock news segments, producing vlogs or video essays, writing scripts with visual elements, executing live stream events with audience interaction, and exploring future broadcasting innovations.

  • Class 19: On-Camera Presence and Body Language: Projecting confidence and connecting with the audience.
    • Project: Record a short on-camera presentation and analyze your performance.
  • Class 20: Television Presenting: Delivering news, reports, and interviews with professionalism and clarity.
    • Project: Present a mock news segment or television show segment.
  • Class 21: Video Blogging and Content Creation: Creating engaging video content for online platforms.
    • Project: Produce a short vlog or video essay on a topic of interest.
  • Class 22: Screenwriting and Storytelling for Video: Developing compelling narratives for video productions.
    • Project: Write a short script for a video project, incorporating visual storytelling elements.

  • Class 23: Live Streaming and Online Broadcasting: Engaging audiences in real-time through live video platforms.

    • Project: Plan and execute a live stream event, incorporating audience interaction.

  • Class 24: The Future of Broadcasting: Exploring emerging trends and technologies in the media landscape.
    • Project: Group discussion and presentation on the future of broadcasting and its impact on content creators.

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2D Animation Fundamentals

Develop fundamental animation principles, techniques, and software skills for 2D animation. This 6-class course covers the 12 essential animation principles and their practical application, traditional 2D animation techniques using industry software like Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Animate, storyboarding and concept art for visual narrative development, character design with appealing and expressive features, sound integration including effects and music synchronization, and digital rigging techniques for efficient character animation. Includes hands-on projects like animating bouncing balls, creating character animations, developing storyboards, designing character sheets, adding synchronized sound, and building rigged digital puppets.

  • Class 1: Animation Principles: Exploring the 12 principles of animation and their application.
    • Project: Animate a bouncing ball demonstrating key principles.
  • Class 2: Introduction to 2D Animation: Learning traditional animation techniques and software (e.g., Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate).
    • Project: Create a short 2D character animation.
  • Class 3: Storyboarding and Concept Art: Developing visual narratives and character designs.
    • Project: Create a storyboard for a short animated film.
  • Class 4: Character Design and Development: Designing appealing and expressive characters.
    • Project: Design a character sheet and model sheet.
  • Class 5: Animating with Sound: Integrating sound effects and music into animations.
    • Project: Add sound to a previously created animation.
  • Class 6: 2D Rigging and Puppeting: Creating digital puppets for efficient animation.
    • Project: Rig a 2D character for animation.

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3D Animation & Modeling

Learn 3D modeling, rigging, animation, and rendering techniques using industry software like Blender and Maya. This 6-class course covers 3D modeling fundamentals, texturing and materials application, character rigging and keyframe animation, advanced character animation including walk cycles, lighting and rendering setup, and special effects creation. Includes practical projects like modeling simple objects, texturing 3D models, animating character walks, creating character scenes, rendering with proper lighting, and adding visual effects.

  • Class 7: Introduction to 3D Modeling: Learning 3D modeling software (e.g., Blender, Maya).
    • Project: Model a simple object in 3D.
  • Class 8: 3D Texturing and Materials: Applying textures and materials to 3D models.
    • Project: Texture and shade a 3D model.
  • Class 9: 3D Rigging and Animation: Rigging 3D models for animation and creating keyframe animations.
    • Project: Animate a 3D character walking.
  • Class 10: 3D Character Animation: Advanced character animation techniques, including walk cycles, runs, and acting.
    • Project: Animate a short scene with a 3D character.
  • Class 11: 3D Lighting and Rendering: Setting up lighting and rendering scenes for final output.
    • Project: Render a scene with appropriate lighting and shadows.
  • Class 12: 3D Special Effects: Creating visual effects for 3D animations.
    • Project: Add a special effect to a 3D animation.

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Experimental Animation & Motion Graphics

Explore various experimental animation techniques and motion graphics principles through diverse creative approaches. This 6-class course covers stop-motion animation creation, motion graphics design for media applications, experimental animation styles and unique techniques, compositing and visual effects integration, web and mobile platform animation optimization, and animated data visualization. Includes hands-on projects like creating stop-motion sequences, designing title sequences, experimenting with unique animation techniques, compositing multi-element scenes, developing web/mobile animations, and animating engaging data visualizations.

  • Class 13: Stop-Motion Animation: Creating animations using stop-motion techniques.
    • Project: Create a short stop-motion animation.
  • Class 14: Motion Graphics Design: Designing engaging motion graphics for various media.
    • Project: Create a motion graphics sequence for a title sequence.
  • Class 15: Experimental Animation Techniques: Exploring different animation styles and techniques.
    • Project: Create an experimental animation using a unique technique.
  • Class 16: Compositing and Visual Effects: Combining different elements to create visual effects.
    • Project: Composite different elements into a single scene.
  • Class 17: Animation for Web and Mobile: Creating animations for web and mobile platforms.
    • Project: Create an animation for a website or mobile app.
  • Class 18: Data Visualization through Animation: Animating data to create engaging visualizations.
    • Project: Animate a data visualization.

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Animation Career & Professional Development

Develop professional skills in animation production, portfolio creation, and career planning for the animation industry. This 6-class course covers animation production pipeline processes, professional portfolio development and online presentation, business fundamentals including copyright and contracts, networking strategies and self-promotion techniques, diverse career paths within animation, and emerging industry trends and technologies. Includes practical projects like creating production plans, building online portfolios, researching legal considerations, attending networking events, exploring career options, and analyzing future animation developments.

  • Class 19: Animation Production Pipeline: Understanding the animation production process.
    • Project: Create a production plan for a short animated film.
  • Class 20: Portfolio Development for Animators: Creating a professional animation portfolio.
    • Project: Develop a professional online animation portfolio.
  • Class 21: The Business of Animation: Understanding copyright, licensing, and contracts.
    • Project: Research and present on legal considerations for animators.
  • Class 22: Networking and Self-Promotion: Building connections and promoting your work.
    • Project: Attend a networking event or create a self-promotional video.
  • Class 23: Career Paths in Animation: Exploring different career options in the animation industry.
    • Project: Research and present on different animation career paths.
  • Class 24: The Future of Animation: Analyzing emerging trends in the animation industry.
    • Project: Group discussion and presentation on the future of animation.

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Visual Design & Content Creation

Develop essential skills in visual design, graphic design, photography, and videography for professional content creation. This 6-class course covers visual communication principles including design and color theory, graphic design mastery using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, photography fundamentals with DSLR and mobile techniques, video production and editing with Premiere Pro, content strategy development and planning, and content optimization for SEO and social media. Includes hands-on projects like creating brand style guides, designing client graphics, executing photo shoots, producing promotional videos, developing content strategies, and optimizing content for digital platforms.

  • Class 1: Visual Communication Fundamentals: Exploring the principles of design, composition, and color theory.
    • Project: Create a mood board and style guide for a brand or campaign.
  • Class 2: Graphic Design Essentials: Mastering Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for visual content creation.
    • Project: Design a logo, poster, and social media graphics for a fictional client.
  • Class 3: Photography Fundamentals: Capturing compelling images with DSLR cameras and mobile devices.
    • Project: Plan and execute a photo shoot, showcasing different composition and lighting techniques.
  • Class 4: Video Production Basics: Shooting and editing engaging videos with Adobe Premiere Pro.
    • Project: Create a short promotional video or documentary, incorporating interviews and b-roll footage.
  • Class 5: Content Strategy and Planning: Developing content calendars and strategies for different platforms.
    • Project: Create a content strategy for a social media campaign or website.
  • Class 6: Content Optimization and Distribution: SEO, social media marketing, and content analytics.
    • Project: Optimize a blog post or video for search engines and social media platforms.

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Social Media CRM & Community Management

Learn how to build and manage strong relationships with your audience on social media through customer-centric strategies. This 6-class course covers social CRM foundations and customer-centric approaches, community building and engagement strategies, social listening and sentiment analysis techniques, CRM tools and technology selection, personalization and customer experience optimization, and performance measurement with KPIs and analytics. Includes practical projects like developing customer personas, creating engagement plans, conducting sentiment analysis, comparing CRM tools, designing personalized customer journeys, and building performance measurement frameworks.

  • Class 7: Foundations of Social CRM: Understanding Customer-Centric Strategies.

    • Project: Develop a customer persona for a chosen brand and outline their social media journey and needs.

  • Class 8: Building and Engaging Your Social Media Community.

    • Project: Create a social media community engagement plan for a brand, including strategies for content, interaction, and community growth.
  • Class 9: Social Listening and Sentiment Analysis for CRM.
      • Project: Conduct a social listening exercise for a brand and analyze the sentiment and key themes emerging from the data.
  • Class 10: CRM Tools and Technology for Social Media.
    • Project: Research and compare different social CRM tools, recommending the best option for a specific business based on its needs and goals.
  • Class 11: Personalization and Customer Experience in Social Media CRM.
    • Project: Design a personalized customer journey map for a specific product or service on social media, focusing on key touchpoints and tailored interactions.
  • Class 12: Measuring and Optimizing Social CRM Performance.
    • Project: Develop a social CRM performance measurement framework with relevant KPIs and reporting metrics for a chosen brand.

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Social Media Advertising & Campaign Management

Explore the world of social media advertising and learn how to create and manage effective campaigns across platforms. This 6-class course covers the paid social landscape and platform selection, targeting and audience segmentation strategies, compelling ad creative development and copywriting, campaign planning with budgeting and objectives, performance monitoring and optimization techniques, and advanced advertising trends and emerging technologies. Includes hands-on projects like selecting optimal platforms for brands, defining target audience segments, creating platform-specific ad creatives, developing comprehensive campaign plans, analyzing performance reports for optimization, and researching emerging advertising trends.

  • Class 13: Introduction to Social Media Advertising: The Paid Social Landscape
    • Project: Choose a brand and a specific marketing objective. Identify and justify the most suitable social media platform(s) for their advertising campaign based on audience and goals.
  • Class 14: Targeting and Audience Segmentation for Social Ads
    • Project: For the brand chosen in Class 7, define three distinct target audience segments for a specific product or service, outlining their characteristics, online behavior, and platform preferences.
  • Class 15: Creating Compelling Social Media Ad Creatives and Content
    • Project: Develop ad creatives (image and text copy) for a specific social media platform and target audience segment, aligning with a defined marketing objective. Justify your creative choices based on platform best practices and audience insights.
  • Class 16: Social Media Advertising Campaign Planning and Budgeting
    • Project: Create a basic social media advertising campaign plan for a product launch, including campaign objectives, target audience, platform selection, budget allocation, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Class 17: Monitoring, Analyzing, and Optimizing Social Ad Performance
    • Project: Analyze a provided sample social media advertising campaign performance report. Identify key insights, suggest optimization strategies based on the data, and recommend adjustments for future campaigns.
  • Class 18: Advanced Social Media Advertising Techniques and Future Trends
    • Project: Research and present a report on an emerging trend or advanced technique in social media advertising, analyzing its potential impact and application for businesses.

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On-Camera Performance & Broadcasting

Develop professional skills in portfolio development, branding, and career planning for the digital media industry. This 6-class course covers professional portfolio creation and online presentation, personal branding strategies and network building, freelancing and entrepreneurship fundamentals, business and legal considerations including copyright and licensing, diverse career paths and industry trends exploration, and future digital media developments and societal impact. Includes practical projects like building portfolio websites, developing branding strategies, creating business plans, researching copyright laws, networking with industry professionals, and analyzing future industry trends.

  • Class 19: Building Your Digital Media Portfolio: Showcasing your skills and projects effectively.
    • Project: Develop a professional online portfolio website.
  • Class 20: Personal Branding and Online Presence: Creating a strong online presence and building your professional network.
    • Project: Develop a personal branding strategy and optimize your social media profiles.
  • Class 21: Freelancing and Entrepreneurship in Digital Media: Building a successful freelance career or starting your own business.
    • Project: Develop a business plan or freelance proposal for a digital media project.
  • Class 22: The Business of Digital Media: Understanding copyright, licensing, and legal considerations.
    • Project: Research and present on copyright laws and licensing options for digital media content.
  • Class 23: Career Paths in Digital Media: Exploring different career options and industry trends.
    • Project: Attend a networking event or conduct informational interviews with digital media professionals.
  • Class 24: The Future of Digital Media: Analyzing emerging trends and preparing for the future of the industry.
    • Project: Group discussion and presentation on the future of digital media and its impact on society.

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E-commerce Store Setup & Strategy

Learn the standards of operating an online business and what you’ll need for successful e-commerce. This 6-class course covers e-commerce platform selection and domain setup, product catalog optimization with descriptions and pricing strategies, secure payment processing and customer data protection, legal compliance including regulations and return policies, professional store branding and user-friendly design, and store launch preparation with order management systems. Includes hands-on projects like setting up basic stores with product listings, creating compelling product descriptions, configuring payment gateways, drafting legal policies, customizing store themes, and conducting soft launches with testing.

  • Class 1: Foundations of an Online Store: Understanding e-commerce platforms, domain setup, and essential tools.
    • Project: Choose an e-commerce platform and set up a basic store with product listings.
  • Class 2: Crafting a Winning Product Catalog: Optimizing product descriptions, images, and pricing strategies.
    • Project: Develop compelling product descriptions and upload optimized images for your store.
  • Class 3:  Payment Processing and Security: Setting up secure payment gateways and ensuring customer data protection.
    • Project: Configure a payment gateway (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) and test a transaction
  • Class 4: Legal and Compliance Considerations: Understanding e-commerce regulations, return policies, and taxes.
    • Project: Draft a return policy and terms of service for your store.
  • Class 5: Store Branding and Design: Creating a professional look and feel with user-friendly navigation.
    • Project: Customize your store’s theme and branding elements to align with your business identity.
  • Class 6:  Launching and Managing Your Store: Preparing for launch, testing functionality, and handling orders.
    • Project: Conduct a soft launch with a test purchase and troubleshoot any issues.

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E-commerce Marketing & Sales Growth

Learn how an online store fits within your brand’s digital footprint and discover essential sales tools. This 6-class course covers digital marketing foundations and sales funnel mapping, SEO optimization for organic traffic generation, paid advertising strategies using Google Ads and Facebook Ads, email marketing automation and segmentation for conversions, affiliate and influencer marketing partnerships, and data-driven growth using analytics for performance optimization. Includes practical projects like creating sales funnels, implementing SEO keyword strategies, setting up ad campaigns, designing email campaigns, identifying partnership opportunities, and analyzing traffic and sales data with Google Analytics.

  • Class 7: Digital Marketing Foundations: Understanding how an online store connects with digital advertising and social media.
    • Project: Map out a digital sales funnel for your store.
  • Class 8: SEO and Organic Traffic: Driving customers to your store through search engine optimization.
    • Project: Optimize product pages for SEO and implement keyword strategies.
  • Class 9: Paid Advertising Strategies: Leveraging Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and other paid channels for sales.
    • Project: Set up a small-scale ad campaign and analyze performance.
  • Class 10: Email Marketing for Sales: Using email campaigns, automation, and segmentation to drive conversions.
    • Project: Create and schedule a promotional email campaign.
  • Class 11: Affiliate and Influencer Marketing: Expanding your reach through partnerships and collaborations.
    • Project: Identify potential influencers or affiliate partners and draft a proposal.
  • Class 12: Data-Driven Growth: Using analytics to track performance and optimize sales strategies.
    • Project: Set up Google Analytics and analyze traffic sources and sales trends.

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E-commerce Fulfillment & Customer Management

Learn how to fulfill online orders through shipping and digital distribution, plus customer relationship management and anti-piracy protection. This 6-class course covers CRM implementation for customer nurturing, order fulfillment logistics and shipping automation, digital product distribution with DRM security measures, returns management and customer service protocols, subscription and membership model development, and scaling fulfillment operations with third-party logistics. Includes practical projects like setting up CRM systems, creating fulfillment strategies, implementing DRM solutions, developing customer service templates, designing subscription offerings, and evaluating logistics providers for business growth.

  • Class 13: Understanding Customer Relationship Management: Implementing CRM tools to nurture customer relationships.
    • Project: Set up a CRM tool and organize customer segments.
  • Class 14: Order Fulfillment Strategies: Handling logistics, shipping providers, and automation.
    • Project: Compare shipping options and create a fulfillment strategy for your store.
  • Class 15: Managing Digital Products and DRM: Securely distributing digital goods and preventing piracy.
    • Project: Implement a DRM solution for a digital product.
  • Class 16: Handling Returns and Customer Service: Managing refunds, exchanges, and effective customer communication.
    • Project:  Develop a customer service response template for common inquiries.
  • Class 17: Subscription and Membership Models: Implementing recurring revenue streams for your store.
    • Project: Design a subscription-based offering for your products or services.
  • Class 18: Scaling and Expanding Fulfillment: Strategies for managing increased order volume and outsourcing fulfillment.
    • Project: Research and evaluate third-party logistics providers for growth potential.

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Advanced E-commerce Growth & Optimization

Develop on-camera presence, master presentation skills, and learn the art of engaging viewers. This 6-class course covers confident body language and audience connection techniques, professional television presenting for news and interviews, video blogging and online content creation, screenwriting and visual storytelling for video, live streaming with real-time audience engagement, and emerging broadcasting trends and technologies. Includes hands-on projects like recording and analyzing on-camera presentations, presenting mock news segments, producing vlogs or video essays, writing scripts with visual elements, executing live stream events with audience interaction, and exploring future broadcasting innovations.

  • Class 19: Store Optimization and A/B Testing: Enhancing the user experience and testing conversion improvements.
    • Project:  Run an A/B test on a key store page and analyze the results.
  • Class 20: Upselling and Cross-Selling Strategies: Encouraging customers to increase their cart value.
    • Project: Implement an upsell or cross-sell strategy on your store.
  • Class 21: Advanced Automation and AI in E-commerce: Using AI tools to streamline operations and boost sales.
    • Project:  Integrate an AI chatbot or automation tool for customer support.
  • Class 22: Customer Loyalty and Retention: Building repeat customers through rewards programs and engagement.
    • Project: Design a loyalty program and outline implementation steps.

  • Class 23: International Expansion and Localization: Selling to global markets and optimizing for different regions.

    • Project:  Develop a localization plan for expanding into a new market.

  • Class 24: The Future of E-commerce: Emerging trends and preparing for innovation.
    • Project: Group discussion: Predict how e-commerce will evolve and what strategies businesses should adopt.

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Screenwriting Fundamentals

Master the technical and creative aspects of audio production, from recording and editing to sound design and mixing. This 6-class course covers sound storytelling principles, microphone techniques for high-quality recording, industry-standard Digital Audio Workstation software, immersive sound design and Foley creation, podcast and radio production techniques, and professional audio post-production mastering. Includes hands-on projects like creating found-sound stories, recording and analyzing interviews, editing multi-track audio pieces, designing sound effects for video, producing podcast pilots, and mastering episodes for platform distribution.

  • Class 1: Storytelling Fundamentals: Exploring narrative structure, plot development, and theme.
    • Project: Develop a logline and one-page synopsis for an original film idea.
  • Class 2: Character Development: Creating compelling characters with depth and motivation.
    • Project: Write a character study for a protagonist and antagonist, including backstory and arc.
  • Class 3: Screenplay Structure and Formatting: Mastering the three-act structure and industry-standard formatting.
    • Project: Outline a short film script, including key scenes and plot points.
  • Class 4: Dialogue and Scene Construction: Writing engaging dialogue and crafting dynamic scenes.
    • Project: Write a scene with compelling dialogue that reveals character and advances the plot.
  • Class 5: Genre and Style: Exploring different film genres and developing a unique voice.
    • Project: Analyze a film scene from your favorite genre and write a similar scene in your own style.
  • Class 6: Rewriting and Polishing Your Script: Providing and receiving constructive feedback, revising, and editing.
    • Project: Revise your short film outline based on peer feedback and instructor guidance.

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Cinematography & Visual Storytelling

Master the technical and creative aspects of cinematography, including camera operation, lighting, and composition. This 6-class course covers camera fundamentals with settings and lens techniques, natural and artificial lighting setups, visual storytelling through camera movement and framing, color theory and grading for mood enhancement, cinematographer collaboration and communication, and advanced techniques including specialized equipment like Steadicam and drones. Includes hands-on projects like shooting with varied camera settings, creating portrait lighting schemes, filming scenes with different angles and movements, experimenting with color grading, planning collaborative shoots, and researching specialized cinematography techniques.

  • Class 7: Camera Fundamentals: Exploring camera settings, lenses, and shot composition.
    • Project: Shoot a series of still photographs using different camera settings and lenses to achieve various effects.
  • Class 8: Lighting Fundamentals: Understanding natural light, artificial light, and lighting techniques.
    • Project: Set up a basic lighting scheme for a portrait or interview using available light and reflectors.
  • Class 9: Cinematography and Visual Storytelling: Using camera movement, framing, and composition to tell a story.
    • Project: Shoot a short scene using different camera angles and movements to create a specific mood and atmosphere.
  • Class 10: Color and Tone: Understanding color theory, white balance, and color grading.
    • Project: Experiment with color grading techniques in post-production to enhance the mood and atmosphere of a scene.
  • Class 11: Working with a Cinematographer: Collaboration, communication, and achieving your vision.
    • Project: Plan a shoot with a fellow filmmaker, outlining camera angles, lighting, and visual style.
  • Class 12: Advanced Cinematography Techniques: Exploring specialized equipment and techniques like Steadicam and drone cinematography.
    • Project: Research and present on a specific cinematography technique or style.

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Directing & Actor Collaboration

Develop essential skills in casting, directing actors, and bringing characters to life on screen. This 6-class course covers the casting process including character breakdowns and audition techniques, actor collaboration with trust-building and effective direction methods, directing styles exploration and voice development, scene building through blocking and performance capture, crew collaboration and on-set leadership, and genre-specific directing approaches for comedy, drama, and action. Includes practical projects like creating casting calls, directing actors in scenes focused on motivation, analyzing directorial techniques, planning and shooting rehearsed scenes, participating in mock film shoots, and directing genre-specific scenes with unique challenges.

  • Class 13: The Casting Process: Finding the right actors for your film and conducting auditions.
    • Project: Develop a character breakdown and casting call for a short film.
  • Class 14: Working with Actors: Building trust, communication, and providing effective direction.
    • Project: Direct a scene with actors, focusing on character motivation and objectives.
  • Class 15: Directing Styles and Techniques: Exploring different directing approaches and finding your own voice.
    • Project: Analyze a scene from a film and identify the director’s style and techniques.
  • Class 16: Building a Scene: Blocking, rehearsal, and capturing performances on camera.
    • Project: Plan and rehearse a scene with actors, then shoot the scene with a camera.
  • Class 17: Working with a Crew: Collaboration, communication, and leadership on set.
    • Project: Participate in a mock film shoot, taking on different crew roles.
  • Class 18: Directing Different Genres: Adapting your directing style for comedy, drama, action, and other genres.
    • Project: Direct a short scene in a specific genre, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities.

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Film Editing & Post-Production

Master the art of film editing using Adobe Premiere Pro, from basic cuts to advanced techniques. This 6-class course covers Premiere Pro fundamentals including footage import and basic editing tools, story-driven editing with pacing and narrative shaping, sound design and mixing with music and effects integration, color correction and grading for visual consistency, advanced editing techniques including visual effects and motion graphics, and film delivery with export formatting for different platforms. Includes hands-on projects like editing basic sequences, creating emotionally impactful scenes, building comprehensive soundscapes, developing consistent visual styles, experimenting with visual effects, and preparing final films for online and festival distribution.

  • Class 19: Premiere Pro Essentials: Importing footage, organizing projects, and basic editing tools.
    • Project: Edit a short sequence of footage, practicing basic cuts and transitions.
  • Class 20: Editing for Story and Pacing: Building tension, creating rhythm, and shaping the narrative.
    • Project: Edit a short scene, focusing on pacing and emotional impact.
  • Class 21: Sound Design and Mixing: Adding music, sound effects, and dialogue to enhance the film.
    • Project: Create a soundscape for a short film scene, incorporating music and sound effects.
  • Class 22: Color Correction and Grading: Adjusting color and tone to achieve a specific look and feel.
    • Project: Color correct and grade a short film scene, creating a consistent visual style.
  • Class 23: Advanced Editing Techniques: Exploring visual effects, motion graphics, and advanced transitions.
    • Project: Experiment with visual effects and motion graphics to enhance a short film scene.
  • Class 24: Exporting and Delivering Your Film: Preparing your film for different platforms and formats.
    • Project: Export your edited short film in different formats for online and festival submission.

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Media Technology & Equipment Operations

Gain hands-on experience with audio and video tools, learning professional equipment operation and studio protocols. This 6-class course covers essential media equipment overview and industry standards, audio production equipment including microphones and mixers, video production equipment with cameras and lighting, studio operations and professional workflows, industry-standard editing software fundamentals, and equipment troubleshooting with maintenance techniques. Includes practical projects like operating basic audio/video tools, recording and editing audio exercises, practicing video shooting techniques, working with studio equipment, completing basic editing exercises, and learning repair and maintenance skills.

  • Class 1: Introduction to Media Technology: Overview of essential audio and video equipment, basic terminology, and industry standards.
    • Project: Hands-on experience with basic audio and video tools.
  • Class 2: Audio Production Equipment: Exploring microphones, mixers, recorders, and audio processing tools.
    • Project: Practical exercises in audio recording and editing.
  • Class 3: Video Production Equipment: Understanding cameras, lighting equipment, stabilizers, and visual composition.
    • Project: Basic video shooting techniques.
  • Class 4: Studio Operations: Learning studio setup, workflows, and professional protocols.
    • Project: Hands-on experience with studio equipment.
  • Class 5: Media Software Basics: Introduction to industry-standard editing and production software.
    • Project: Basic editing exercises.
  • Class 6: Troubleshooting Media Equipment: Identifying common technical issues and implementing solutions.
    • Project: Basic repair and maintenance techniques.

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Animation & Visual Effects

Master 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, and build a comprehensive portfolio using industry-standard software. This 6-class course covers animation principles including the 12 fundamentals of movement and timing, 2D animation techniques with frame-by-frame and vector-based workflows, 3D modeling basics with geometry and spatial visualization, visual effects fundamentals including compositing and particle systems, animation for media projects and marketing applications, and professional portfolio development with presentation skills. Includes hands-on projects like software exercises with Blender and Adobe Animate, tweening and easing practice, creating simple 3D models, basic VFX work in After Effects, analyzing successful animated campaigns, and developing professional portfolios with feedback sessions.

  • Class 7: Introduction to Animation Principles: Understanding the fundamentals of movement, timing, and the 12 principles of animation.
    • Project: Hands-on exercises with animation software (e.g., Blender, Adobe Animate).
  • Class 8: 2D Animation Techniques: Exploring frame-by-frame animation, vector-based animation, and digital workflow processes.
    • Project: Introduction to tweening and easing.
  • Class 9: 3D Modeling Basics: Learning geometry fundamentals, modeling tools, and spatial visualization concepts.
    • Project: Creating simple 3D models.
  • Class 10: Visual Effects Fundamentals: Introduction to compositing, particle systems, and post-production techniques.
    • Project: Basic VFX exercises using software like Adobe After Effects.
  • Class 11: Animation for Media Projects: Adapting animation techniques for marketing, social media, and interactive applications.
    • Project: Case studies of successful animated media campaigns.
  • Class 12: Portfolio Development: Organizing and presenting your animation work professionally for potential clients or employers.
    • Project: Feedback and critique session.

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AI in Media Production

Explore artificial intelligence’s transformative role in media production, from content creation to distribution and analysis. This 6-class course covers AI applications in modern media industries with machine learning fundamentals, generative AI tools for text, image, audio, and video creation, data-driven media analysis including sentiment analysis and recommendation algorithms, AI-powered post-production for editing and visual effects, AI in content distribution with personalization and targeting, and ethical considerations with future technology trends. Includes practical projects like analyzing AI-driven media case studies, hands-on content creation with AI software, audience engagement analysis, AI post-production exercises, distribution platform studies, and exploring future AI applications and trends.

  • Class 13: Introduction to AI in Media: Overview of artificial intelligence applications in modern media industries and fundamental machine learning concepts.
    • Project: Case studies of AI-driven media projects.
  • Class 14: AI for Content Creation: Exploring generative AI tools for text, image, audio, and video production.
    • Project: Hands-on exercises with AI content creation software.
  • Class 15: AI for Media Analysis: Understanding data-driven insights, sentiment analysis, and content recommendation algorithms.
    • Project: Analyzing audience engagement using AI.
  • Class 16: AI in Post-Production: Leveraging AI for editing, color correction, audio enhancement, and visual effects.
    • Project: Practical exercises with AI post-production tools.
  • Class 17: AI for Media Distribution: Examining AI’s role in content delivery, personalization, and audience targeting.
    • Project: Case studies of AI in media distribution platforms.
  • Class 18: Ethics and Future of AI in Media: Addressing ethical considerations, bias, privacy concerns, and emerging technologies.
    • Project: Future trends and potential applications.

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Media Equipment Engineering & Maintenance

A technical dive into the mechanics behind media devices, combining electronics, mechanical systems, optics, and software engineering. This 6-class course covers electronics fundamentals including signal processing and circuit design for audio/video devices, mechanical systems with motors and stabilizers in media equipment, optical systems including lenses and sensors in cameras and projectors, acoustic principles for microphone and speaker technology with room acoustics, software and firmware for embedded systems in media devices, and systematic maintenance with troubleshooting and repair techniques. Includes hands-on projects like circuit building exercises, mechanical system practice, lens calibration experience, acoustic system design for studios, device programming exercises, and learning equipment maintenance best practices.

  • Class 19: Electronics for Media Equipment: Understanding electrical components, signal processing, and circuit design principles for audio and video devices.
    • Project: Hands-on exercises with circuit building.
  • Class 20: Mechanical Systems in Media Equipment: Exploring motors, gears, stabilizers, and physical interfaces in cameras, microphones, and other equipment.
    • Project: Practical exercises with mechanical systems.
  • Class 21: Optical Systems in Media Equipment: Examining lenses, sensors, light properties, and image formation in cameras and projection systems.
    • Project: Hands-on experience with lens calibration.
  • Class 22: Acoustic Principles for Audio Equipment: Understanding sound wave behavior, microphone technology, speaker design, and room acoustics.
    • Project: Designing basic acoustic systems for recording studios.
  • Class 23: Software and Firmware for Media Devices: Learning how embedded systems, operating systems, and user interfaces work in media equipment.
    • Project: Hands-on exercises with device programming.
  • Class 24: Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Developing systematic approaches to identify, diagnose, and repair common media equipment issues.
    • Project: Best practices for equipment maintenance.

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