TRAINING

For over 30 years, AIM has provided professional training in television studio production and video production. In recent years, we’ve expanded our training to include such topics as web design, digital photography and editing, screenwriting and directing for narrative and documentary, advanced lighting and camera techniques, marketing media projects and a full complement of video editing courses.

Before taking classes at AIM you must first become a member with us. Then it all begins with our Introduction to Community Media course, a 3-hour workshop required of all new members. In one evening, this workshop provides a basic introduction to media literacy, community media and our production process here at AIM. From there, you can become certified to use our equipment and facilities through our Basic Classes in Field Production, Studio Production, Basic Editing and Premiere Pro. Or to delve deeper into the media-making process, check out our Master Classes. Take a look at the full class schedule for everything we have to offer.

We also offer classes for youth through our Youth Journalism Initiative and our Teen Summer Camps.

If you are interested in specialized media workshops for your organization or business, contact us. Our highly professional training staff will create a training schedule specifically tailored to your needs.

UPCOMING CLASSES

RSS Classes for Arlington Independent Media
  • August Producers' Salon & Potluck
    A free monthly workshop/potluck where AIM members can get group feedback on creative projects and network with AIM volunteers.. Thursday, July 20th, 7-9:30pm
  • Teen Summer Production Experience - Studio Production
    This two week Studio Production Experience will create an interview style television program using AIM’s production studio. The packages that were created by the Field Experience and NLE Experience will be used as a part of the studio production that goes “LIVE” to file.. August 7, 2023 - August 18th, 2023 10AM to 2PM (Mon […]
  • Teen Summer Production Experience - Non-linear Editing
    This two week Video Editing Experience picks up where the Field Experience ended. Teens in the NLE (non-linear editing) Experience will string together raw footage into coherent video stories, and add polish to the packages with music and graphics.. July 24, 2023 - August 4th, 2023 (Mon - Fri) 10AM - 2PM
  • July Producers' Salon & Potluck
    A free monthly workshop/potluck where AIM members can get group feedback on creative projects and network with AIM volunteers.. Thursday, July 20th, 7-9:30pm
  • Teen Summer Production Experience - Field Production
    The Field Production Experience includes hands-on training using professional quality field cameras and equipment. Teens will conceptualize video “packages” and collect the raw footage to be utilized later in our Non-Linear Editing or NLE Experience.. July 10, 2023 - July 21, 2023 (Mon - Fri) 10AM to 2PM
  • June Producers' Salon & Potluck
    A free monthly workshop/potluck where AIM members can get group feedback on creative projects and network with AIM volunteers.. Thursday, June 15th, 7-9:30pm