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RECESS

The Anti-School

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A space for underrepresented content creators to play and to grow.

A space to create and nurture community, together.

 

Recess is a virtual learning experience run collaboratively by VICE Media Group’s
leading industry experts and brands like Pulse Films, VICE News, and Munchies

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Got a voice but don’t feel heard?

June 6 - August 12, 2022

About

THE MEDIA LANDSCAPE IS BROKEN.

Content fatigue is rampant. Trust is at an all time low.
Stories lack authenticity. Gen-z is disengaged from underrepresented voices.

RECESS IS REDEFINING HOW WE LEARN

Challenging the myth that the value of knowledge

only exists in traditional institutions/curriculums.

A first of its kind school for content creators.

FROM CONTENT CREATORS TO COMMUNITY BUILDERS

Providing youth from diverse backgrounds with the tools, resources
and skills necessary to learn VICE’s best practices in making
content that cuts through the noise.

GET THE CHANCE TO COLLAB WITH US 

The best 5 of the cohort get the opportunity
to work with Vice on two leading projects.

FOSTERING A STRONG ALUMNI NETWORK OF CREATORS ACROSS THE GLOBE

A place where art, culture and society are our teachers. A place
for students to not only learn but also share and thereby teach.
A place that celebrates storytellers.

Speakers

CURRICULUM

Managing
Partnerships
w/ Brands      

Craft and develop a strong digital marketing and partnership plan to help engage with external brands. Students will learn how to create value propositions, identify brand attributes, and negotiate financial matters. 

The Art of Storytelling

Learn to create a cohesive narrative around content in a way that captivates your audience. Students will develop an understanding of the basic elements that make up storytelling through the use
of editing, cinematography, and sound design.

Digital Photography Fundamentals:
The Camera Phone

The most accessible camera is the one on your phone- learn best practices for photographing your niche interests and hobbies! Students will learn best practices for photographing various settings to develop their comprehension of ‘local’. 

Creator, Web3 & Emerging Technology

Dive into the world of understanding metaverse, blockchains and NFTs to be an early adopter in the space of Web3. Learn to harness the power of emerging technology like Metaverse and how it can be used to amplify your content.

Ethics
in Media

Ethics and integrity in media are essential to the craft of content creation. Sensationalism, bias, and diversity in the media landscape will be explored throughout this course.

AT A GLANCE

Anyone below the age of 25 is eligible to apply. We take pride in our unique content and in yours too. We are looking for people who have a strong sense of ‘local’ in their content and moreover focus on or belong to ‘underrepresented’ societal spaces.

Eligibility

Format

The entire program is virtual, to help the program reach geographical spaces which usually we could not have access to. We may have a few in-person optional events at the NYC office depending on the COVID-19 situation at the time.

Application 

Date

We have designed a unique application process to help us identify your star strengths. The application is a mixed media format which includes a creative resume, your video and content. Our deadline for applying is Jan 31.

Recess is a 12 weeks program which is set to run its debut program this summer from June 6 - Aug 29th, 2022.

Fees

There are no fees for the program. Your seat is covered by our esteemed brand partners and sponsors as well
as a few foundations which support
the program. Get a full list of our sponsors and partners here.

Outcome

At the end of the program you will be equipped with skills to help you succeed in the content space. Upon completion, you will also be given a certificate from VICE and access to work opportunities at VICE Media Group.

FAQ
Workshops

OUR PARTNERS

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Contact
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PLAY WITH US

June 6th, 2022

Vice Media Group

49 S 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY, 11211

E:recess@vice.com

T:+1 5512378926

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