Motivated students are invited to partake in these free after school programs. A registration is required. Community Service Hours are available for students that meet registration deadlines and class commitments. Space is limited.
Winter/Spring classes will take place at the North Miami Public Library ( ) located at 835 NE 132nd St, North Miami, FL 33161 beginning the week of January 21, 2014 and end May 2, 2014. Deadline for registration to receive community service hours is February 7, 2014.
Students will be asked to sign a contract with requirements in order to receive community service hours.
Registration deadline to earn community service hours for spring session is February 7, 2014.
FASHION DESIGN
Fashion Class at the North Miami Public Library
Combining fashion design and problem solving, students learn about the fashion industry, its vocabulary, skills and techniques.
TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATION LAB
Tech Lab at the North Miami Public Library
This class introduces students to journalistic writing while cultivating communication, literacy and investigative skills. Teens contribute to a cooperative blog and MOCA’s annual publication, MOCAZINE.
OPEN STUDIO
Open studio at the North Miami Public Library
Under the guidance of an instructor, teens explore personal goals in portfolio development and complete individualized projects.
FILM MAKING
Film class at the North Miami Public Library
Filmmaking will teach students the art, business and science of filmmaking and provide these participants a hands-on experience of making their own films in a realistic format that encourages them to consider filmmaking as a viable career alternative. Students will explore the creative process of cinema as a means to increase self-esteem and develop decision-making skills necessary in any profession.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography class at the North Miami Public Library
Students examine contemporary photography and professional practices for photographers, acquiring technical proficiency in studio lighting, dark room skills, editing and composition
JUNIOR DOCENTS
Jr. Docents (This class will be held at the Museum of Contemporary Art)
Students are exposed to careers in the arts, and are trained in public speaking, providing the opportunity to lead tours of exhibitions. Art history and context, function and meaning are explored.
