Optics & Light
Camera systems, lens choice, exposure, and lighting fundamentals — the language every shoot speaks.
Education
Real curriculum. Real cameras. Real sets.
Our curriculum is built on hands-on instruction in digital storytelling, live production, and creative technology. Students learn by doing — every track ends with real work that ships, building portfolios and opening career pathways for underserved youth.
Tracks
Four modules
Live Production
Multi-camera switching, audio routing, and running a live event from intake to wrap.
Color & Post
Editing workflow, color grading, and finishing — turning footage into a finished piece of work.
Sound Design
Field recording, dialogue, music, and the craft of building a soundscape that holds an audience.
InstructorYour Instructor
Antonio Harris
Lead Instructor — Master Photographer
Antonio leads the visual curriculum at MagRose Media, mentoring students through every track — from first exposure to finished frame. His studio practice and decades behind the camera anchor a program built on craft, discipline, and the long view of becoming an image-maker.
Outcomes
What students leave with.
- 01Build a real portfolio through hands-on media arts programming
- 02Earn industry references and career pathway connections
- 03Operate professional cameras, lights, and audio gear
- 04Run a set from pre-production through delivery
- 05Develop a creative voice, technical mastery, and a working network
Questions, answered.
Who is the program for?
Young people roughly 14–24 years old who want a real start in photography, video, live production, or creative direction. No prior experience required.
Does it cost anything?
MagRose is a youth empowerment program. We work to remove cost as a barrier through sponsorship, partnerships, and scholarships.
What gear do students use?
Professional cameras, lighting, and audio equipment provided by MagRose and our partners. Students learn on the tools they will actually use in the field.
How long is the program?
Cohorts run as multi-week intensives plus ongoing field production hours. We'll share exact dates with accepted applicants.
Apply
The next cohort is forming now.
If this sounds like you — or like someone you know — start an application. It takes a few minutes and there are no prerequisites.
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