Amplified Studios

amplified studios

Media academy

8 week media program for those interested in audio, video, photo, editing, industry, + more

Media education

for everyone

Amplified Studios Media Academy is an 8-week hands-on program where participants explore audio, video, and digital media in a professional studio environment. Through creative projects, students build confidence, communication, technical skills, and vocational experience while having fun and expressing themselves.

OUR curriculum

The curriculum is designed for teens and adults of all experience levels, with flexible instruction that can be adapted to each participant's individual interests, abilities, and learning goals.

  • Learn the fundamentals of camera operation, lighting, storytelling, and filming while creating interviews, short films, and social media content using professional equipment.

  • Explore pro-level audio recording, podcasting, voice-over, and live audio while learning microphone techniques, recording basics, and studio workflow in a professional recording environment.

  • Learn how to edit audio and video, improve sound, color correct footage, and prepare projects for sharing while building valuable digital media and problem-solving skills.

Each class meets once a week for 2.5 hours, giving participants plenty of time for instruction, hands-on practice, and collaboration. By the end of the program, students leave with completed portfolio pieces, practical media skills, increased confidence, and experience using professional creative tools and workflows.

STUDIO TIME & FINAL PROJECT

Each week, participants complete simple at-home assignments using free software and accessible tools to reinforce the skills learned in class. Throughout the program, they work toward a final creative project that showcases everything they've learned and is presented during the final session.

All participants in the final 2 weeks of the program will have 4 complimentary hours total of studio time with a videographer or audio engineer to help facilitate the completion of your final project

Week by week

WEEK ONE: STORYTELLING in Media

  • This week we will create a foundation for the remainder of the course as related to powerful stories and the sounds/images associated with them. We will discuss professional etiquette and introduce some career pathways. We will also go over the course syllabus and outline for the 8 weeks.

Week four: Video Production

  • This week we give a broad overview of industry standards within video production. We will touch on common gear, shot types/angles, lighting basics, and composition. 

Week two: Podcasting

  • This week we will go over the basics of podcasting. This week’s key word is communication, and we will discuss tips and tricks to make communication flow in conversational interviews, as well as more technical tools of communication like microphone placement and volume levels.

Week five: photography

  • This week is all about photography, in particular about studio photography. Using a similar backdrop, we will do 2 short shoots in the class - one will be of a person, one will be of a product that we can all decide on (just something from around the studio)

Week seven: content creation

  • This is the final week of learning new concepts, and we will end on social media/marketing. The last half of class will be dedicated to completing the final project as much as possible to be ready for the final presentation next week.

Week three: Audio Production

  • This week is the official audio week! We will discuss what makes good sounding audio, talk about microphones and a brief overview of signal flow, and will go over basic editing concepts.

Week six: post production

  • Students will understand post production through editing a video podcast/essay. Second half of class will be dedicated to outlining the final project, and starting to work on it

Week eight: Panel & present

  • This class will be final presentations to friends, family, studio staff, and industry professionals. After final presentations, we will have a panel discussion with the industry professionals.

 FAQs

  • This is really up to the student, but can be anything related to media that you would like support from professional staff to work on. Some people might want it to be a song, others a music video, for others maybe a podcast or video essay. It just has to be something that can implement storytelling and skills learned in the course.

  • Yes! Reach out to Ellie to discuss more on that ellie@amplifiedstudios.com

  • Our price for the 8 weeks is $850. This includes coursework, and 4 hours of complimentary studio time to help you finish your project in the final week.

  • We are focusing this curriculum for teens and adults.

  • No prior experience is necessary! Our program is designed for all skill levels, from complete beginners to more advanced industry professionals looking to have fun and learn a few new skills.

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