The Academy
The Academy offers classes and workshops (for members only).
Click on any class below to view details and register.
This purchase is for the consultation to get you started on your creative journey
At this consultation you will learn the details for the Club Creative Membership, while we get to undersatnd your goal.
The Club Creative Membership is a low cost montly fee. This program partners you up with an individual from the NCM team to create hands-on projects. Your two hour session is designed to create a finished project, but not guaranteed. Some projects may take several sessions. Projects created within this program are pre-approved and are for the sole distribution by Nevada County Media.
After this initial payment & registration, this is a per-session membership, collected at the time of your session.
You can choose from the following projects:
Narrative Audio Story - Come with a pre-written story. Our team will help you recordand edit it into something amazing. We will publish this to our YouTube Channel
Podcast - Come with an idea and our team will help you create a video or audio only podcast. We will publish this to our YouTube Channel
Animation - Come with a pre-drawn character or illustration and our team will help you bring it to life. We will publish this to our YouTube Channel
PSA Message - Come with a pre-written PSA Message and our team will help you record and edit it for the world to hear. Messages can not be political or violence inciting. We will publish this to our YouTube Channel
Don’t want NCM to be the sole distributor? No worries, NCM offers a “for hire” option. With that option, your content is your content.
Have an idea you don’t see on the list? No worries, give us a shout. We can either add it or it can be offered as a “for hire” option.
Community media is important. We help educated people of all ages in a variety of media platforms. We provided vocational training for those seeking careers in media. And we provide information and entertainment to the community and beyond. But really we are much more. Nevada County Media provides the resources for a community to come together and we provide ways to help people turn their visions into content. We provide a stable place for artists of all sorts and help build hope for all in the community.
Your yearly support is very much appreciated. This support is eligible for a tax deduction. As a thank you for your yearly support you will receive the following:
Two tickets to our Annual Supporter Halloween Bash
Yearly recognition in our media projects
If you are interested in giving more than this please follow this link.
The Nevada County Media (NCM) Vocational Training Program is a year-long program designed to prepare aspiring media professionals for careers in the digital media industry through structured, hands-on learning and real-world production experience.
Participants choose one of four specialized career pathways based on their interests and professional goals:
Filmmaking
Video Journalism
Livestream Production
Business Video Production
The program allows for multiple entry points throughout the year, creating ongoing opportunities for youth and adults to develop marketable skills. The program combines classroom instruction with practical application, ensuring participants build both technical expertise and professional workplace habits. Throughout the year, participants receive:
Weekly hands-on instructor-led training sessions and constructive critiques and portfolio reviews
Weekly assessment & help
Weekly coaching and skill assessments
Progressive assignments both in the NCM studio and in the field that build technical and creative competencies
Access to equipment and studio facilities for both on-site and approved field productions
Opportunities to collaborate on real-world media projects serving nonprofit organizations, local governments, businesses, and community initiatives
Each learning pathway follows a structured curriculum that moves participants from foundational skills to advanced production techniques while emphasizing communication, collaboration, critical thinking, project management, and client-focused production.
To successfully complete the program, participants must demonstrate competency by passing both a written knowledge assessment and a comprehensive final production project that reflects industry standards.
Graduates who successfully meet program requirements are offered a paid, part-time internship with Nevada County Media, where they can work alongside experienced media professionals on active productions. This internship provides meaningful workplace experience, strengthens professional portfolios, develops industry references, and helps participants transition into employment, freelance opportunities, higher education, or entrepreneurship within the media and communications fields.
Through this combination of structured instruction, practical experience, professional mentorship, and paid employment, the NCM Vocational Training Program creates a clear pathway from education to career while expanding access to high-quality media workforce opportunities in a rural community.
Expected Outcomes
Program participants will:
Develop industry-standard technical and creative media production skills.
Build a professional portfolio demonstrating competency in their chosen pathway.
Gain experience working in collaborative production environments.
Complete a capstone project meeting professional production standards.
Receive individualized mentoring and career guidance.
Transition into a paid internship providing authentic workplace experience.
Increase readiness for employment, freelance work, post-secondary education, or entrepreneurial ventures within the media industry.
This IS NOT a free program. The program is broken down into three sessions (Jan-April), (May-June), (Sept - Dec) at a cost of $2,150 per session, which allows individuals to jump into the program at different times. Payment is required at the start of each session. Individuals must sucessfully complete three sessions, pass a written test, and submit a finished final project to qualify to be hired by Nevada County Media.
If you are interested in this program, send in the request to meet with us today! NCM will contact you for a consultation upon receipt of the request.
NCM is a not for profit 501c3, which allows outside donations to support individuals within the program. INVEST IN THE FUTURE, support a career path for an individual!
Please note that NCM still provides a nonpaid free internship program. Information can be found here
3 Pieces. 1 Goal. The Callback.
Meets weekly on Tuesdays from June 16 through July 28 (no meeting on July 7). Across six focused sessions, students will build and refine a complete audition package featuring one polished monologue and two contrasting songs. Each workshop combines performance coaching, audition technique, confidence-building strategies, and practical rehearsal tools designed to reduce stress and improve consistency in the audition room. Students will explore material selection, acting through song, cold reads, slating, presence, and callback skills while receiving individualized feedback and weekly performance opportunities. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with stronger material, clearer technique, and the confidence to walk into auditions callback-ready.
Details
Dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 14, 21, 28 (July 28 is a showcase)
6-8pm at Nevada County Media
Pre-Registration Required. You will be contacted prior to the June 16th session
Cost $100 (for all 6 sessions)
Ages 14+
Limited Spaces
Perform for the Camera
Step into the world of screen acting in this hands-on workshop series where participants develop acting skills for scripted film projects. Through scene work, character development, improvisation, and various exercises, you’ll explore the techniques actors use to create authentic performances for the screen.
This workshop is designed to help you build confidence on camera, strengthen your performance skills, and develop your unique acting style.
Whether you're new to acting or already experienced, this workshop encourages creativity, collaboration, and the development of strong on-screen performances.
Details
This is a 4 session series. The last session will be a recording session
Participants must be 14 years or older
Each participant will be assigned a role, practice the script together, and record the scene on camera
Scripts will be a combination of original and classic mainstream
Pre-registration required
This workshop is non refundable. Digital materials are supplied to your inbox upon registration
Find Your Voice
Step into the world of voice acting in this hands-on workshop and recording session. Through guided exercises, script reading, coaching, and feedback, you’ll develop the skills needed to bring stories to life using only your voice.
This workshop is designed to help you build confidence behind the microphone, strengthen your vocal performance skills, and discover your unique voice acting style.
Details
2nd Tuesdays 4-5pm (No Oct, Nov, Dec)
Participants must be 14 years or older
Pre-registration required
Practice script reading and microphone techniques
Each individual will be guaranteed one recorded script - If NCM feels the reading is acceptable, our team will finish out the script and post it to our distribution
This workshop is non-refundable. Digital learning material is delivered to your inbox upon purchase
Choose which date you will be attending
In this package you will receive support and a dedicated time slot for your monthly or weekly program on cable
Your yearly support is very much appreciated. Thank You! This support is not eligible for a tax deduction. This package has a value of $225. If you are interested in giving NCM a tax deductible donation, please follow this link.
This program allows you to control and upload your content in advance for review and distribution on the NCM Public Access Channel. This fee is ONLY FOR series contributors who want dedicated time slots. Programs must be less that 29:45 or 59:45, depending on what your series contract states. Content MUST be uploaded 4 weeks in advance. NCM reserves the right to reject content that does not meet the public access guidelines, your shows specific contract requirements, or that does not meet audio or visual technical requirements.
In this package you will receive the following items:
Discounted Services and Facility Use
Two Tickets to our Annual Supporter Event
Your yearly support is very much appreciated. Thank You! This support is not eligible for a tax deduction. This package has a value of $1500. If you are interested in giving NCM a tax deductible donation, please follow this link.
Want to take your media creation a step further? Check out our Mission in Motion program (read info here)
Have you ever dreamed of having your own YouTube show or Podcast? If so, NCM can help you do just that. This program makes it easy. Here is what you get.
For a low cost, NCM will help you create 12 episodes of either a multi-camera video show, two camera tutorial series, or a podcast
You will receive one consultation hour to help with creation details
Twelve pre-recorded shows that will be used in the NCM distribution, as well as your own use
Shows must be 30 minutes or less
This program is for a maximum of up to two people (host & guest, two hosts, or a single person demonstrating)
Recording sessions must be done on Tuesdays or Wednesdays between 10-6. NCM will work with you to create a recording schedule once purchased
Sessions come with NCM staff to operate all equipment, graphics and elements package, an editor for touch ups, and coaching
Subject matter must not be tied to political parties, can not contain any material that is libelous, slanderous, or defamatory, that is an unlawful invasion of privacy, or that violates state or federal copyright laws. Content involving community health and safety must include guests from the appropriate local public fields. These must not contain violence or nudity. Opinions that are of a controversy nature MUST contain the proper messaging
This program MUST be included in the NCM distribution
This program is open to all ages. Individuals under 14 must be accompanied by an adult or sibling 14 or over.
At $35 per episode, this program is an amazing way to start your show creation journey.
Have an existing video show? Reach out to us to learn how it can be included in our distribution.
Interested in a volunteer in-house producing role. Give us a shout!
Check out some samples
Random Acts of Science Arts in Schools Chamber Talk Let’s Talk Gardening Healthy Bites Chets & Giggles Podcast
Find Your Passion
Step into the world of on-camera acting in this hands-on workshop and recording session. Through guided exercises, script reading, coaching, and feedback, you’ll develop the skills needed to improving your on-camera presence.
This workshop is designed to help you build confidence in front of the camera, strengthen your performance skills, and discover your unique acting style.
Details
4th Tuesdays 4-5pm (No Oct, Nov, Dec)
Participants must be 14 years or older
Pre-registration required
Practice script reading and message deliveries in front of others
Each individual will be guaranteed one recorded script - If NCM feels the reading is acceptable, our team will finish out the video and post it to our distribution
This workshop is non-refundable. Digital learning material is delivered to your inbox upon purchase
DO NOT WEAR GREEN OR TEAL
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