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
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.
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.
OUR PARTNERS
PLAY WITH US
June 6th, 2022
Vice Media Group
49 S 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY, 11211
T:+1 5512378926