We believe in the power of developing your own narrative through, commentary, feature stories, and other short audio projects that highlight teenage experiences both in and out of High School. With an emphasis on sound quality, recording and interview techniques, studio production, research, editing audio, and writing, students acquire the tools to share the way they view the world.
The Foundation
Media Lab's introductory session runs for twelve weeks. Students meet twice a week after school at New England Public Radio's headquarters in downtown Springfield. This session offers all of the basics to get students producing their own audio narratives, from writing and interview skills to audio production and editing. Small class sizes and hands-on instruction gives students total control over their own work. In a setting that offers a safe space, supportive environment, and the opportunity to have a great deal of fun, students become a part of a growing community at Media Lab.
Ready to let the world know what story you're telling? Interested in learning audio production and post-production? Looking to simply try something different by making a difference? We would love to meet you.
Partnerships
Media Lab partners with other local organizations and school programs to share its unique approach to storytelling and audio journalism.
A new partnership with The Care Center in Holyokehas students enrolled in the center’s Media Literacy class at Holyoke Community College producing audio story pieces related to their classroom work and life experiences.
The Community Journalism program at Springfield’s Commerce High School involves students from the UMass Journalism program, led by Professor Nicholas McBride. The Community Journalism program and Media Lab have partnered on several joint projects, developing print, audio and visual journalism across the two programs. Through weekly discussions, and project based assignments, this partnership is also collaborating with Ground Truth to share the work the students produce on a national platform.
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Advisory Board
Media Lab is building an advisory board that will offer a diverse perspective on the growth and future projects Media Lab will be working on. For more information on this group please contact Media Lab Director Carlos McBride.
Connect with Media Lab
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In this first episode, Carlos McBride, Media Lab Director introduces the Media Lab program and student Tai-lor tells the brutal story of the loss of her… -
After a successful first year that saw three separate cohorts of students from Springfield-area high schools complete the program, New England Public… -
NEPR Media Lab graduate, Diamond Jimenez discusses why her love of Anime is more than just watching cartoons. -
Jay knew since childhood that he was a boy. The hard part was trying to convince others that’s who he is. Listen to his commentary. -
A recent graduate from New England Public Radio’s Media Lab program wrote this piece about his father, who no longer lives at home with him.My name is…
