Media Magic: The Art of YouTube

Media Magic is our after-school workforce development program where students earn a stipend, while learning about the process of making media in various mediums and collaborate on their very own short films! Media Magic offers youth a unique opportunity to develop advanced media skills and improve media literacy, all while earning a stipend and priceless work experience.  Not only do students have fun and learn about making media, but they also earn other valuable job-related skills, including teamwork, communication, and cultural sensitivity. Students who meet the program requirements receive a stipend for their participation at the end of program. 8 weeks, 4 days a week Mon/Tues/Weds/Thurs • 3:00–5:30 pm each day • 9.25.17–11.16.17 @ PUF (students responsible for their own transportation) PAID Workforce development program! Master the art of YouTube! You’ll learn cinematography and editing techniques, production tips, defining and writing for your audience, generating subscriptions, and using YouTube analytics to grow your channel! APPLY TODAY!

Trent Taft

Currently located in New York, Trent Taft is a sculptor in the special effects industry. Inspired by films with credible imaginary characters and nature itself, He brings his creations to life in a public space through artistry. trenttaft.com

Portfolio Development

Each year our students produce thousands of works. Here are just a few from our Portfolio Development program for high school students.

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Recent Forge Projects

The Forge Media Production House Apprenticeship Program employs advanced youth apprentices to work alongside experienced producers in creating high quality, unique media products for businesses and organizations.

Videos:

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Welcome To The Party: A Choose Your Own Adventure Experience

Senior Project

The most rigorous course currently offered at the Art Institute is Senior Project, the capstone of The Art Effect’s portfolio development programming. Modeled after a senior thesis college course, students work on a theme for 12 weeks with an artist/mentor. Students present a new work each week along with touch-ups made to the work from the previous week, generally completing the program with a body of work comprised of 12 pieces.

Spark Studios

Spark Studios Media Producers will learn the ropes of a fully functioning film set while learning workplace skills, receiving training in camera operation and filmmaking techniques, and gaining experience with production software, technology, and the Adobe Creative Suite. Below are videos created during Spark Studios and The Art Effect’s Filmmaking Intensives:
Nirvana
Poughkeepsie, Connected
Santa Woman

Junior Art Instittue

The Junior Art Institute teaches foundational skills necessary for advanced study to students ages 11-14. Below is a gallery of work created by students in the program.

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Joe Cassanova

Joe Cassanova graduated from the Art Institute before attending Maryland Institute College of Art for his BFA and then School of Visual Arts for his MFA. He is a digital and traditional illustrator with extensive experience. www.joe-casanova.com