MCM Youth Media Academy
MCM Youth Media Academy
Applications are now open for the FALL 2021 MCM Youth Media Academy that will take place at Takoma Park Middle School.
Only students attending Takoma Park Middle School are eligible to apply to attend our fall academy.
Stay tuned for our Spring 2022 MCM Youth Media Academy that will be available for all to apply.
About MCM Youth Media Academy
During the school year, the MCM Youth Media Academy is an out-of-school time program that offers media instruction and leadership training to youth aged 11-17 years-old. Taught by Montgomery Community Media professionals, using an Advancing Youth Development (AYD) framework, MCM Youth Media Academy is designed to engage youth in quality media instruction tailored to their age group. MCM Youth Media Academy participants engage in media training that revolves around editing, shooting, producing, and development. Youth work on producing the youth-hosted show ArtsEnPower which airs on cable-access television channel 21 on Mondays at 4:30 pm.
Due in part to a Takoma Park Quality of Life grant, we are able to offer free enrollment to Takoma Park Middle School students who are accepted into the program.
Up to 20 students will be accepted this fall.
Only students attending Takoma Park Middle School are eligible to apply to attend our fall academy.
Stay tuned for our Spring 2022 MCM Youth Media Academy that will be available for all to apply.
For more information, email the Director of Education and Community Engagement, Dr. Khadijah Ali-Coleman at ece@mymcmedia.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the program in-person or virtual?
As of Sept. 2, 2021, we are intending on implementing the Fall 2021 program in-person at Takoma Park Middle School only for Takoma Park Middle School students. If this changes, those accepted into the program will be notified accordingly.
Where do I sign up?
There is an application process. You can apply here or below.
How soon will I find out if I am accepted?
Youth will be notified within a week if they are accepted. Those who are accepted must let us know within two weeks of acceptance if they plan to participate. They must register to reserve their space.
Is the application process competitive? How many spots are there?
There are 20 slots available. Small program size allows us to engage more fully with the youth participants and offer more one-on-one interaction.
We want to keep our staff to student ratio low.
What are the session dates?
The Fall 2021 MCM Youth Media Academy will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm-5pm starting October 12 to December 9.
What will my child be doing during the program?
Media Skills Taught: Podcasting, Short Filmmaking with a Smartphone, Web series development and Photography
Leadership development, teamwork and time management skills are built along the way!
Check out MCM Youth Series, “ArtsEnPower”:
ArtsEnPower is a youth-produced tv series that focuses on the ways that creative people use their artistry to enhance their community. This show is produced by students ages 13-17 participating in MCM Youth Media Academy. ArtsEnPower airs on MCM cable television channel 21 on Mondays at 4:30 PM and “MCM’s YouTube channel.
Hear from MCM Youth: