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Whether you want to create a hit movie or song, train yourself for a new job, or develop new computer skills, you can find a media education program that’s right for you. Our Media Education programs are taught by the best educators, right here in our media labs at our recreation centers.
How to Join
We offer media education programs for people of all ages and for all skill levels. Our programs are available as a part of your recreation center membership. Join our recreation centers before December 31 for a free one-year membership.
Media Education Events
Thursday, January 23, 2025
3D Modelling
at Media Lab (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens 
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Expand your mind with 3D designs! Use your creation in animations, video games, 3D printing, motion graphics, and more!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Intro to PhotoPea
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Edit images, make illustrations, design for the web, and do so much more with PhotoPea, a web-based graphic design tool.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
K-8 Digital Learning
at Media Lab (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House)
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Get a variety of fun and educational computer-based activities to strengthen your academic and technology skills while we encourage creativity, self-awareness, and social activism.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Phone Photography
at Multi-Use Room D (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Helping members to learn to use and operate your phone.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Digital Drawing with Pen & Tablet
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of drawing using a tablet and pen!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intermediate Audio and Video Production
at Media Lab A (in Brownsville Recreation Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Build onto your knowledge of digital storytelling with storyboarding, and additional techniques in perfecting your audiovisual content.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Media Mavericks
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Analyze news and information in the media forest.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Open Studio Time
at Media Lab (in Red Hook Recreation Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Record your voice and/or instrumentals in our media lab studio! This time is open to anyone wishing to develop their skills in the world of audio production.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Pen Tales
at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Put your pen to paper in a collaborative and creative environment: Get your story out there!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
KidsCode!
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn to code with programs made just for kids!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Video Production
at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Develop basic video production skills to craft your own narrative or documentary film using Digital cameras and video editing software!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Stop Motion Movie Making
at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Create a movie using stop motion filming techniques
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Creating Music
at Media Lab A (in Brownsville Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Create and perfect your sounds using digital audio tools to mix and master your audio tracks.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Build It With Blender
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Learn 3D design with this introduction to Blender, the free and open source 3D creation suite!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Resume Writing
at Media Lab (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Put your best foot forward and get the job you want by learning how to create a resume that stands out.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Friday, January 24, 2025
Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Learn typing and mouse skills, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Content Creators
at Sorrentino Rec Center, Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Become a content creator by learning how to shoot, edit, and optimize your post results on social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Content Creator
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Become a content creator by learning how to shoot, edit, and optimize your post results on social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Digital Workout
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Embark on a journey with a combination of CrossFit exercise and digital fitness tracking.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Computers
at West 150th Street and Edgecombe Avenue, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn typing and mouse skills, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Digital Photography
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn to navigate camera functions, improve your photography technique, and upload and share your pictures online.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Email
at Media Lab (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn how to set up, organize, and manage an email account, how to put items into the text body of an email, send and receive links and attachments, and more!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to MS Excel
at Media Lab (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Discover how Excel can help you budget, create a calendar, organize data, and build charts and graphs.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Photoshop
at Media Lab (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Harness the power used by professional graphic and web designers, fine artists, and photographers with Adobe's most popular image-editor!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Senior Newsletter
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Create a newsletter featuring recipes, daily activities, fun exercises, community related news and more!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Speak Up! Podcasting Basics
at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn how to create and produce your own podcast, a series of audio shows that can be played on portable audio devices.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
How to Operate your phone
at Multi-Use Room D (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Helping members to learn to use and operate your phone.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Computers
at Media Lab A (in Brownsville Recreation Center), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn typing and mouse skills, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Apple Computers
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn to use the Apple iMac keyboard and mouse; how to open and save files; basic application functions; and introductory internet tools.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Photoshop
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Harness the power used by professional graphic and web designers, fine artists, and photographers with Adobe's most popular image-editor!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
I SPY Photography
at Media Lab (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn how to use the camera on your phone and go on a photo scavenger hunt!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
K-8 Digital Learning
at Media Lab (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House)
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Get a variety of fun and educational computer-based activities to strengthen your academic and technology skills while we encourage creativity, self-awareness, and social activism.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Phone Photography
at Multi-Use Room D (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Helping members to learn to use and operate your phone.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Youth Digital Literacy
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Learn to use different media applications and tech, and produce something that creatively expresses your ideas.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intermediate Audio and Video Production
at Media Lab A (in Brownsville Recreation Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
builds onto your knowledge of digital storytelling with storyboarding, and additional techniques in perfecting your audiovisual content.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Job Search
at Media Lab (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn how a combination of resume writing, interview skills, and various online databases can be used in order to conduct a job search.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Media Mavericks
at Media Lab (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Analyze news and information in the media forest.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Open Studio Time
at Media Lab (in Red Hook Recreation Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Record your voice and/or instrumentals in our media lab studio! This time is open to anyone wishing to develop their skills in the world of audio production.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Rhythm Roulette: Hip Hop Beat-making
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn the ins and outs of hip hop and RnB beat-making from mixing to final production.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Makerspace
at Media Lab (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on makerspace class, where you will build, invent, and explore using tools like 3D printers, crafting supplies, and coding kits.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Content Creators!
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Become a content creator by learning how to shoot, edit, and optimize your post results on social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Digital Workout
at Media Lab (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Embark on a journey with a combination of CrossFit exercise and digital fitness tracking.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab B (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Creating Music
at Media Lab A (in Brownsville Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Create and perfect your sounds using digital audio tools to mix and master your audio tracks.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Designing Interactive Media
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Use a variety of creative mediums to bring your imagination to life in the interactive space of a video game world
Free!
Kids
Monday, January 27, 2025
Intro to Computers
at Media Lab (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Learn typing and mouse skills, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Content Creators
at Media Lab (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Become a content creator by learning how to shoot, edit, and optimize your post results on social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
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