FREE MCM Community Events
All events will take place virtually via Zoom
MEDIA MAKING WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE Series-Tuesdays 1 – 3pm
October 5 – The Making of a Podcaster
Get an overview of how to create a podcast using free and low cost tools.
Instructor: Dr. Khadijah Ali-Coleman
November 2 – Using Canva as a Media Making Tool
Learn Canva, free online design software to create graphics for your web and TV shows.
Instructor: Dr. Khadijah Ali-Coleman
December 7 – Using Your Smartphone for Media Production
Learn cool ways to use your smartphone to produce quality video.
Instructor: Enoch Stevenson
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SKILLSHARE WORKSHOPS Thursdays 6 – 8pm
October 21 – Women’s Caucus for Art DC – Art Writing
In this workshop participants will learn basics for writing an art review for print and online publications.
November 18 – Art Stream – The Art of Improvisation
Practice improvisation for speaking up, group problem-solving and connecting with customers.
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myMCM PROTALKS SERIES Fridays 6 – 8pm
October 8 – Nicki Mayo, Multimedia Journalist
Nicki Mayo is the multimedia journalist behind Nicki Mayo News, LLC, an audio/video company specializing in video, podcast and social media campaign production for small businesses, civic groups and faith-based organizations. Learn tricks of the trade and how to build your own media company.
November 12 – Skyler Henry, CBS News Correspondent
Skyler Henry is a CBS News Correspondent covering happenings at Capitol Hill and the White House. In a former role, he was the weekend anchor/reporter at WMAR-TV in Baltimore. Learn how to build your competency as a journalist in this lecture talk.
December 10 – Yolanda Arrington, Digital Storyteller and Media Strategist
Yolanda Arrington helps brands break through the Internet’s noise and weave their stories into engaging and easily digestible online content. Learn how to build your media brand with this master talk
MCM Lunch & Learn Series
MCM hosts regular virtual workshops and seminars for MCM Members and the public. Lunch & Learn was a series that ran from 2020-2021.
Check out previous MCM Lunch & Learns:
Lunch & Learn Handouts
Virtual Production for MCM Broadcast Slide Deck
How to Run a Great Virtual Presentation Slide Deck
Beyond TV, Creating an Online Video Presence Presentation Slide Deck
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Check Out Our 2022 Winter/Spring Catalog
MCM studios will remain closed for the duration of 2021 due to COVID-19 safety precautions.