Share your passion
Lead a workshop
Make money
The Surplace media coop is calling for proposals for workshops as part of the Practical Media Training series, Winter 2018 edition. An ideal workshop is 6 weeks long, 2 hours per session, teaches practical skills, and mentors students on their projects. The class size is limited to 6 students. The suggested cost for students is 150$, but this is negotiable. Teachers keep 80% of tuition. This works out to $720 for 6 students paying 150$.
Please read through the details on this page, and use the form below to submit your proposal. Proposals will be considered as they are received; there isn’t a specific deadline. The first session of workshops will begin in late January 2018; the second session will begin in mid March.
If you have any questions, send an email to .
Photography | Videography, filmmaking | Writing, editing | Publishing |
Digital art, graphic design | Video editing | Radio, podcasting | Animation, motion graphics |
Illustration, visual art | Art direction, sceneography | Sound design | Journalism, research |
Web design, wordpress | Adobe programs (or other software) | Promotions, marketing | Social campaigns |
Performing arts | Grant writing, arts administration | Community organizing | Something else! |
Surplace is a media coop and creative agency that is creating a YouTube channel with several original shows, and other media content streams like podcasts, internet radio, events, and more. We have an experimental business model for creating media that enriches our local community while creating meaningful employment and opportunities for our members. Surplace offers affordable workshops to help Montrealers tell the stories that matter to them in a fun and relaxed environment.
Accessibility notice: Unfortunately, Surplace is not a physically accessible studio for people with mobility issues. There are 8 steps and no ramp to the front door.
Call for proposals | Nov. 30, 2017 |
Accepting submissions now! Then interviews & workshop development. Proposals are considered on a rolling (first-come first-serve) basis. There is no hard deadline. | Until January 10, 2018 |
Open house event: Teachers describe their workshops for students. | Wednesday, January 10 |
Session 1 – Practical Media Training | January 22 – March 4, 2018 |
Session 2 – Practical Media Training | March 5 – April 15, 2018 |
Desk space for up to six people | Studio backgrounds: white, green |
Projector, screen, speakers | Lighting kit: 2x softbox, ring light, reflectors kit |
Production PC with Adobe CC suite | Camera: Sony Nex-5 camera, GoPro, Teleprompter |
Wifi | Sound recording: various microphones, zoom rec & audio gear |
Printer, copier, scanner | Webcam (for remote guests) |
Kitchen |
Here are some thing to keep in mind when preparing you proposal:
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