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M FALow-Residency Jon Henry, 2020 Arnold Newman Prize Winner and guest faculty member at the Fall 2021 MFA Retreat Are you ready for a three-year conversation about your work? Pursue your interests in photography, filmmaking, multimedia, book arts, and writing, as well as formats that cross genre boundaries in our unique low-residency MFA program in media arts: the ultimate capstone for those who are serious about their art. Two, five-day MFA retreats are held each year on Maine Media’s campus, during which students meet with faculty for critiques of projects, discussions covering topics in visual culture, planning of projects for the upcoming semester, and assessment of their progress in the program. Guest faculty, including artists, educators, critics and historians, make presentations to the group. Between retreats, students work with faculty and other approved mentors to complete studio and academic projects. Register for the next Virtual Open House at mainemedia.edu/MFA Cover image © Susan Bloom Click your class to learn more.

SPRING WORKSHOPS Online. In real time. Spring is the time for rebirth and new opportunities. Learn from the pros, expand your skillset, and broaden your horizons with these online workshops! FILMMAKING Take to the skies in Sebastiano Caccetta’s 1-Day Drone Cinematography & Workflow, explore a new genre in Alice Rosso’s Creating Horror, or launch your professional career in Rick Berg’s Working with Agents & Managers - all from the comfort of home! PHOTOGRAPHY Hone your Photoshop skills with Mickey Strand, establish the trust needed for great portraiture with Rania Matar, or capture the joy of your garden with Susan Bloom. From the technical to the creative and everywhere in between, we’ve got a workshop for you. BOOK ARTS & DESIGN These workshops take you beyond simply building books! From embroidered photographs to paper toys, decoupage collage to self-designed and self- published photobooks, you can build it here with Keri Schroeder, David Allen, Irene Chan, and more. THE WRITERS HARBOR ® Have you always thought about crafting a memoir? How about a screenplay, or a mystery novel? Now is the time to make it happen, guided by accomplished writers and instructors like Anita Verna Crofts, Liz Garcia, and Kate Flora. hosted via

FILMMAKING 4-Session or 8-Session Mentoring Program (Online) APR 1–JUL 1 | Numerous Instructors | $395 | 1:1 Mentorship Customize your own mentoring experience to dive deeper into any area of filmmaking. Get advice and guidance from video professionals to walk you through the process of producing your own film project. 2-Day Creating The Podcast (Online) APR 2–3 | Alison Bruzek | $395 | 12 students Find your audience. Get a crash course in script writing, recording and interviewing, and editing your podcast like a pro using Hindenburg Journalist and/or Pro Tools First. 1-Day Drone Cinematography & Workflow (Online) APR 2 | Sebastiano Caccetta | $175 | 12 students Gain the tools and techniques to fly confidently and capture beautiful images. In this course, drone pilots are given the tools and information they need to be confident in launching, flying, and landing safely a UAV. Nonfiction DSLR & Mirrorless Cinema (Online) APR 4–8 | David Martinez | $795 | 14 students Explore the growing possibilities of shooting non-fiction stories with today’s most accessible, and increasingly capable, digital cinema cameras. Screenwriting Retreat (Online) APR 4–8 | Liz Garcia | $850 | 9 students Take that screenplay-in-progress and receive guidance, direction and focus from an accomplished screenwriter. Get a real world view of how the industry works and the practical realities of getting material read and sold. Click your class to learn more.

Passion Projects for the Portfolio (Online) APR 5–MAY 10 | Tom Ryan | $795 | 12 students Build new skills as a filmmaker, and be guided through the creation of a portfolio film. Students explore documentary, spec-commercial, music video, narrative, or experimental film. Lyrical or expressionistic forms are also welcome. 1-Day Adobe Premiere (Online) APR 9 | Alex Burnett | $175 | 14 students Use and navigate Premiere’s dynamic interface. Adobe Premiere continues to be the preferred software for many professional editors. Get a great jumpstart to editing! 2-Day Advanced Color Grading with DaVinci Resolve (Online) APR 9–10 | Joseph Katches | $350 | 14 students Dive deeper into the art and craft of color correction and color grading for film. Maximize the image quality of your digital negatives while supporting story and visual style. hosted via

Working with Agents & Managers (Online) APR 9 | Rick Berg | $145 | 20 students Put yourself in a position to get an agent or manager. Rick Berg has represented many accomplished writers, directors and producers. Leave with a new sense of how to work with representatives to get your work sold and produced. 1-Day Audio Post Production & Sound Design (Online) APR 23 | Alex Burnett | $195 | 12 students Deconstruct and recreate your own sound design track for a scene. This workshop will provide an overview of audio production and post-production, and how the relationship between them affects the overall experience. 4-Week Documentary Film School (Online) APR 23–MAY 17 | Tom Donohue | $1295 | 10 students Produce, shoot and edit your own documentary in a month under the guidance of an award-winning broadcast filmmaker and with the support of a virtual community of filmmakers. Click your class to learn more.

Editing Story and Character (Online) APR 23–JUN 11 | Mark Strand, ACE | $1150 | 9 students Build narrative scenes using provided footage, while considering the motivation for each cut with Los Angeles based editor Mark Strand, ACE (Shameless, Animal Kingdom, Nip/ Tuck). Creating Horror (Online) APR 30 | Alice Rosso | $135 | 15 students Create a strong protagonist and shape a compelling story guided by an award-winning writer. Learn how to develop conflict and suspense, identify an engaging world for the story, and keep tension up until the very end. 1-Day Adobe After Effects for Beginners (Online) APR 30 | Alex Burnett | $175 | 12 students Create your own animation. Students leave this workshop with an understanding of After Effects basics, and with an appreciation for the amazing possibilities in creating motion graphics. Documentary Camera (Online) MAY 16–20 | Instructor TBD | $795 | 14 students Explore the technical and creative role that the camera plays in documentary production, covering storytelling, shot design, sequencing and continuity, blocking and camera moves, composition, POV, and lens selection. 2-Day DSLR & Mirrorless Video (Online) MAY 21–22 | David Martinez | $360 | 14 students Gain the fundamental skills to capture quality video using DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras. Learn to choose camera settings for your desired look using ISO, aperture, color temperature, shutter speed, frame rate, and lens selection. 2-Day Editing & Color Correction with DaVinci Resolve (Online) MAY 28–29 | David Martinez | $350 | 12 students Embrace this dynamic industry software for digital color grading and color correction. Learn initial resolve setup and basic color theory to node structures and delivery. hosted via

2-Day Nonfiction Cinematography & Editing (Online) JUN 4–5 | David Martinez & Tom Ryan | $325 | 12 students Shoot non-fiction stories with today’s most accessible, and increasingly capable, digital cinema cameras and learn the best practices for editing non-fiction projects to get the most out of your footage. Adobe Premiere (Online) JUN 6–10 | Alex Burnett | $895 | 12 students Understand the editor’s job of combining images, words, and audio into a cohesive and engaging body of work. This course is designed for filmmakers with little to no editing experience. Start with the basics and build from there. 2-Day iPhone Filmmaking (Online) JUN 11–12 | Anna Graham | $375 | 12 students See why the iPhone is changing the cinematic landscape. Experiment with creating footage that demonstrates how this tool can be taken to a whole new level, using powerful apps like FiLMiC Pro, lens and audio options, and more. 1-Day Lighting Basics (Online) JUN 11 | David Martinez | $175 | 12 students Properly light spaces and subjects for any film or video project. Through lectures and demonstrations of theory and lighting techniques, students will learn how to best use natural and artificial light to tell their story. 1-Day DaVinci Resolve for Beginners (Online) JUN 18 | David Martinez | $175 | 12 students Take your first steps toward a technical understanding of the art and craft of color correction and grading for digital video, with this powerful, industry-standard color correction software. Editing the Series (Online) JUN 25–AUG 27 | Luis Zerón | $1095 | 9 students Get the training needed to be an editor in the most rapidly expanding area of the industry, guided by an accomplished editor with years of experience. Intermediate to advanced users of Premiere Pro or Avid Media Composer welcome. Click your class to learn more.

Get your film represented, financed & distributed. FINANCING & SELLING A FILM (Online) Saturday, MAR 26 @ 1:00–4:30 ET Film industry veteran Jonathan Dana has steered many films to successful financing and distribution outcomes. His credits include classic independent features, mainstream films, and feature-length documentaries. In this half-day workshop, Jonathan will explore the pathways to getting a film financed and/or sold for distribution. Whether you are in the early stages of planning a project or have a finished film, this workshop will show you the options for how to move your film forward. Jonathan Dana recently executive produced The Ice Road (2021), starring Liam Neeson, which sold to Netflix in the U.S. for a record $18 million and premiered as the number one show across the platform. He also executive produced the 2021 feature documentary Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Life, a Song, to be released in 2022 by Sony Pictures Classics. His films have won numerous awards at Sundance and Cannes. WORKING WITH AGENTS & MANAGERS (Online) Saturday, APR 9 @ 1:00–4:30 ET Rick Berg represents many accomplished writers, directors and producers. In this half-day workshop, Rick will discuss how to get an agent or manager, how their roles differ, the dynamics of pitching to producers, studios and networks, how and when to connect talent to a package to increase its market desirabili- ty, how deals are negotiated and structured, and much more. Learn to navigate changing dynamics of a complicated marketplace, and work with representatives to get your work sold and produced. Rick Berg is a founding partner of Code Entertainment, a Beverly Hills management and production company. Their clients write and direct for both major studios and independents, and have helped create or launch such projects as Frozen, The Office, Wreck-It Ralph, He’s Just Not That Into You, On The Road, The Motorcycle Diaries, Proof, and The Twilight Zone. In addition to managing clients’ careers, Rick also produces projects for film and television. Recently he produced CBS All Access’ new incarnation of The Twilight Zone, created by Jordan Peele and Simon Kinberg, and is executive producing the upcoming CNN series on Watergate. hosted via

PHOTOGRAPHY Photoshop for Photographers (Online) APR 12–21 | Mickey Strand | $325 | 10 students Set Photoshop up for use as a working photographer. You don’t need any prior Photoshop experience to enroll in this workshop. Learn to do everything from editing portraits to creating items in 3D. Making and Thinking: The Personal Collage (Online) APR 16–23 | Brenton Hamilton | $350 | 8 students Think about and make collage with Brenton Hamilton. The Creative Portrait (Online) APR 26–MAY 24 | Rania Matar | $750 | 10 students Explore aspects of portraiture to truly and intimately see your subject, find your own voice, and create a beautiful, powerful portrait. Award winning photographer Rania Matar discuss what makes a good portrait. Composition & Craft (Online) MAY 2–6 | Andrea Birnbaum | $695 | 12 students Examine your own image-making process, and see how it can be improved through a deeper understanding of what makes a complex, interesting image. Photographic essayist Andrea Birnbaum explores identity, belonging and memory. Visual Storytelling: Drawing Inspiration From Your Personal Photographic Archive (Online) APR 23– MAY 1 | Daniel Coburn | $595 | 12 students Break from convention with new modes of photographic expression. Develop new strategies for constructing a compelling narrative seemingly disparate images. Click your class to learn more.

1-Day Getting Set Up for Platinum (Online) MAY 7 | Brenton Hamilton | $225 | 10 students Turn your home into a space to create platinum prints. Brenton Hamilton will demonstrate the “how–to” of this beautiful medium and give deeply illustrative lectures about the formulas and practices of platinum palladium. Visual Aesthetic Identity (Online) MAY 7–28 | Leonard Suryajaya | $595 | 10 students Define your unique visual aesthetic and voice in your photography. Work with Leonard Suryajaya, contemporary photographer and videographer testing the boundaries of intimacy, community, and family in his own work. hosted via

iPhone in the Garden (Online) MAY 18–JUN 8 | Susan Bloom | $350 | 8 students Use the Portrait Mode on your iphone to control your aperture and depth of field. Learn to master apps like Snapseed to enhance your photos, and discover what options are available for sharing and printing your imagery. The Portfolio (Online) JUN 6–17 | Brenton Hamilton | $1195 | 8 students Edit and organize the work you make into the shape of a portfolio with Brenton Hamilton. This is a mentored, directed exploration of your ideas with Maine Media College programming Chair. Visit www.mainemedia.edu/PCVS to apply. Click your class to learn more.

BOOK ARTS & DESIGN Advanced Collage Techniques (Online) APR 2–3 | Gwen Tatreaux | $175 | 12 students With decoupage, use simple cut, torn, and manipulated paper in multiple layerings to redefine a household object of your choice. Paper-weaving, image-slurry, and basic cordage will all be covered in this playful workshop! Advanced Topics in Adobe InDesign (Online) APR 5–14 | David Allen | $295 | 12 students Build on your previous InDesign experience. This is an opportunity for a self-designed workshop that will cover topics of your choice, from generating a table of contents to integrating other Adobe programs. Adobe InDesign: Digital Design for Publication (Online) APR 19–28 | David Allen | $295 | 12 students Navigate Adobe’s extensive design program in this great introduction to the industry-standard software. Students should bring samples of their own works for publication or ideas for projects to work on throughout the week. Paper Toys that Mesmerize (Online) APR 26–MAY 10 | Keri Schroeder | $275 | 12 students Make a collection of early 19th century movable paper toys, including a zoetrope, phenakistoscope, jumping jack puppet, and surprise prank box, guided by Texas-based book artist Keri Schroeder. The Artful Book - Book Arts Mentorship (Online + On-Campus) MAY 1–AUG 26 | Richard Reitz Smith | $1295 | 8 students Take your book or letterpress project from concept to print. Book Arts Chair Richard Reitz Smith will help you develop a path forward for your book to be letterpress-printed. hosted via

The Artful Book: Book Arts Mentorship (Online + On-Campus, MAY 1–AUG 26) Take your book or letterpress project concept from start to end… or at least to print! Starting in May, participants will meet with Book Arts Chair Richard Reitz Smith via Zoom to introduce your projects to each other and develop an appropriate path forward for a successful book arts or print project. Then meet face-to-face in the Charles Altschul Book Arts Studio at Maine Media to bring your project to fruition on the letterpress! Self-Publishing Photobooks with Lightroom (Online) MAY 3–12 | David Allen | $295 | 15 students Create affordable, high-quality, image-heavy publications ranging from editioned photobooks, to exhibition catalogs and family photo albums. First time users of Lightroom are recommended to take the 2-Day introductory course first. Mini Modeled Books (Online) MAY 11–18 | Amanda D’Amico | $175 | 12 students Create three dimensional book covers using non-toxic, widely available modeling materials and the two-needle Coptic stitch binding, a wonderfully adaptable sewing stitch. Leave this workshop with a finished 3D book. Intro to Adobe Illustrator & Vector Graphics (Online) MAY 17–19 | David Allen | $295 | 12 students Work with vector-based graphics in this intro to Adobe Illustrator. Learn the fundamental differences between bitmap and vector graphics, and explore the essential elements and principles of design in your personal projects. Click your class to learn more.

Magical Box of Mysteries (Online) MAY 17–31 | Keri Schroeder | $275 | 12 students Mystify and mesmerize with this magic box of mysterious toys and tricks! In this workshop, learn the secrets of this hidden compartment, magic wallet box. Open and close the magic box to reveal hypnotizing optical paper toys. Embroidered: Embellished Paper & Photos (Online) MAY 21–22 | Erin Sweeney | $225 | 12 students Hand-sewn techniques can add a new tactile element to your surfaces, from stitching on paper or photos to Tyvek or other substrates. Explore different embroidery stitches, techniques, and materials to embellish your work. Get the Most Out of Your Mac Computer (Online) MAY 24–26 | David Allen | $155 | 12 students Make the transition from Windows to Mac. Through demos, tutorials, and a variety of online resources, students will learn primary features of the Apple platform, its apps, and accessories. Thinking 3D: Sewn, Folded, Built (Online) JUN 11–12 | Erin Sweeney | $225 | 12 students Explore the space that three-dimensional, scultpural books take up by creating your own Hinged Box Book. Create spaces to house your narratives and stories in new ways. Custom Bookcloth (Online) JUN 18 | Irene Chan | $275 | 12 students Make your own cotton bookcloth to use in bookbinding and other art projects. There are endless possibilities with the large range of fabric prints and solids available - or use your own printed or hand painted cotton fabrics! hosted via

THE WRITERS HARBOR ® 2-Day Creating The Podcast (Online) APR 2–3 | Alison Bruzek | $395 | 12 students Find your audience. Get a crash course in script writing, recording and interviewing, and editing your podcast like a pro using Hindenburg Journalist and/or Pro Tools First. The Stuff of Memoir (Online) APR 2–16 | Anita Verna Crofts | $550 | 8 students Translate your lived experiences to the page. This workshop can benefit students at all stages of the writing process, supporting everyone from those with publication ambitions to those interested in writing stories for posterity. Screenwriting Retreat (Online) APR 4–8 | Liz Garcia | $850 | 9 students Take that screenplay-in-progress and receive guidance, direction and focus from an accomplished screenwriter. Get a real world view of how the industry works and the practical realities of getting material read and sold. Crime Fiction 101 (Online) APR 11–27 | Kate Flora | $695 | 12 students Learn the basics of mystery plotting and creating credible and distinctive characters, both good and bad. The story idea you have in mind will inform the day’s exercises. Both beginners and more experienced writers are welcome. Sensory Writing (Online) APR 26–MAY 31 | Teresa Piccari | $350 | 8 students Weave sensory descriptions into your work to add detail, interest and a connection to the natural world. Improve your style and support the creation of a unique writing voice, with career journalist and writer Teresa Piccari. Click your class to learn more.

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