Program

The program curriculum is divided into Four Phases. In each phase participants focus on various areas of skills development and community building.  We are adjusting many aspects of our Phases, and classes and content of the program will shift.  Each phase has an overarching theme based on the philosophy of First Voice Media.

A  non refundable supply fee of $50 is due the first night of class.

PHASE ONE

In P1, participants will begin to find their voice, explore their own stories, and draw connections with one another.  Classes will cover basic sound theory, introduction to media tools, group process, and production development.

Classes Tues & Thurs 7-9:30pm

PHASE TWO

In P2, participants will learn the skills to build a strong foundation for their ideas to emerge.  They will learn the value of facilitation, meeting deadlines and time management.  In P2, participants will provide production support for Full Circle, the radio show produced by First Voice Media. Classes will cover engineering, blogging, audio production and tech, digital editing, script writing and delivery.

Classes Tues & Thurs 7-9:00p

PHASE THREE

In P3, Participants will refine their skills while strengthening personal connections with their communities. P3 members will be the senior producers for Full Circle. They will develop their strengths through live recordings, in the field events.

Classes Tues & Thurs  7-9:00p

PHASE FOUR  Post graduation

In P4, participants refine their artistic and entrepreneurial goals.  In P4, participants utilize the creative tools, skills, knowledge and resources they have learned to collaborate on an entrepreneurial business project or to expand into KPFA or other radio stations.