Brooklyn Creative Learning Lab Summer 2020 Online Courses
Based in the heart of Dumbo, Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Creative Learning Lab offers vibrant online and in-person Creative Lab Courses for students in middle school, high school, and early college . Our Labs foster collaboration and design thinking, and they culminate in digital portfolio projects that showcase personal passion and community engagement. Final projects depend on student choice and will range from podcasts to interactive blog postings to short-form videos to handcrafted items of clothing— all supported by a committed instructional team of experienced educators, student teachers, experts in each field, and celebrated guest speakers.
Art of the Interview: Editing Workshop
June 9- 19
In this follow-up Zoom course to the Art of the Interview Lab, participants will dive deeper into the podcast editing process and learn advanced digital editing technologies. A podcasting expert will offer hands-on support as students prepare to publish their podcasts on the Brooklyn Creative Learning Lab student podcasting platform —and to submit their podcasts to national competitions. Highlights will include selection and use of music, design of podcast landing page, and enhancement of podcast story arc.
When: June 9 - 19 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Grades 5-10: 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm EST
How: Password-protected Zoom Video Conferencing
Support: Optional 30-minute office hours before each class session
Cost: this is a pay-as-you-wish pilot course
Enrollment Limit: 15 students
Summer 2020 Creative Online Lab Offerings: June 22 – July 31
6-Week Online Zoom Courses | Registration Deadline: June 19
Each Creative Lab will meet half-day in the afternoon, Monday through Thursday.
Art of the Interview, June 22 – July -31
Ethics and a journalistic sense of what shapes an authentic narrative will inform our approach to this key element of audio and print journalism. Guest experts join each week for live interactive interviews, where students can test out what they have learned. The course provides ample time for students to collaborate with their peers to script, edit, revise, and record podcasts, short-form videos, or written interview transcripts for their final portfolio projects.
When: June 22 - July 31, Monday - Thursday (4-half-day classes per week)
Grades 5-10: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Cost: $1, 500 (6 weeks)
Enrollment Limit: 20 students
Democracy Action Lab
The Democracy Action Lab will equip young civic-minded activists with the knowledge and skills to design and execute a community action plan for the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Beginning with readings of key sections of the Constitution and the history of voters’ rights laws, students will gain and apply working knowledge of their constitutional rights, political organizing, voter registration, voter suppression, canvassing, and phone banking. Political and advocacy experts will join the lab weekly to support students in creating their community action plans.
When: June 22 - July 31, Monday - Thursday (4-half-day classes per week)
Grades 8-10: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Cost: This is a pay-as-you-wish pint course
Enrollment Limit: 20 students
Sustainable Fashion Design Lab
The fashion industry is responsible for 10 percent of the world’s carbon emissions. By 2050, more than 25 percent of the entire global carbon budget will go to this one industry. Many international fashion brands are addressing these questions, and Brooklyn has several local designers who are leading this welcome trend. This Lab will explore sustainable fashion initiatives, visit local designers, and support young designers as they make their own sustainable clothing and develop marketing and social impact plans for getting their designs out in the world.
When: June 22 - July 31, Monday - Thursday (4-half-day classes per week)
Grades 7-10: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Cost: This is a pay-as-you-wish pilot course
Enrollment Limit: 20 students