Friday, February 25, 2011

Teen Media Academy Registration Open

March 17 & 18
9:00am-5:00pm
Teen Girls Ages 13 and up
Latinitas Headquarters
1359 Lomaland
Calling all aspiring female journalists and media producers. Latinitas is hosting a two-day camp during Spring Break for high school girls in grades 9-12th with intensive instruction from media producers. As part of the camp, your work will be published on TeenLatinitas.com. During the camp, you will complete an article, photo essay, blog, audio podcast and a video broadcast. The cost for the two-day camp is $30 which covers supplies and digital media equipment. The camp runs Thursday and Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Latinitas El Paso Headquarters (1359 Lomaland, Gecko Room; El Paso, TX). A limited number of scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required. To RSVP, call 915.239.5051 or email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com. Reserve your spot with a deposit: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/162597

Spring Break Camp Registration Open

March 14-16
9:00am - 5:00pm
Girls Grades 4-8
This Spring Break, girls in grades 4-8th are invited to find their creative expression outlet by producing original media arts projects in the Latinitas Media Divas Spring Break Camp. In this three-day camp, girls will explore multimedia arts such as photography, writing, art, design, radio production and film-making. The camp runs Monday through Wednesday from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Latinitas El Paso Headquarters (1359 Lomaland, Gecko Room; El Paso, TX). Pre-registration is required. A limited number of scholarships are available. To RSVP, call 915.239.5051 or email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com. Reserve your spot today with a deposit:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/162599

MULTIMEDIA ART CLASS FOR GIRLS - March 12

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Judge Marquez Public Library
610 N. Yarbrough
Girls are invited to get in touch with their creative side in the Latinitas Multimedia Art Classes. Girls in grades 4-8 will explore ways to express themselves creatively through photos, writing, arts & crafts and film. This creative expression series is hosted the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough). To register, call 239.5051, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or visit www.LatinitasMagazine.org.

Teen Photo Shoot - March 12

March 12
3:00-4:00pm
Judge Marquez Public Library
(610 N. Yarbrough)
High schools girls are invited to be a part of our magazine photo shoot. Girls will receive tips on modeling and practice taking their own photos. For more information, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or call 915.239.5051.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

TEEN PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS – February 19

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Main Public Library – Teen Town
501 N. Oregon
Latinitas will be hosting a photography class where girls will get tips from photography pros and have an opportunity to have their photography included in our photo exhibit at City Hall. High school girls interested in developing their multimedia skills and getting published in TeenLatinitas.com are invited to attend our monthly multimedia workshops. Local teens help contribute to the national award-winning digital magazine by and for Latina youth. To register, call 239.5051, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or visit www.LatinitasMagazine.org.

TEEN WRITER MEETING – February 12

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Judge Marquez Public Library
610 N. Yarbrough
Latinitas is recruiting teen girls interested in writing for our digital magazine. TeenLatinitas.com is currently accepting applications for high school multimedia interns as well as freelance writers and editors. Latinitas is the first digital magazine by and for U.S. Latina youth. The digital magazine is published monthly on-line with articles about culture, entertainment, profiles and youth topics. From quinces to dating, advice to fashion and wellness to celebs, Latinas focuses on topics related to being a Latina teen today. To learn more about writing for the magazine, attend our next orientation on February 12th from 3-4:00pm at the Judge Marquez Library or contact our editors at latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com.

MULTIMEDIA ART CLASS FOR GIRLS - February 12

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Judge Marquez Public Library
610 N. Yarbrough
Girls are invited to get in touch with their creative side in the Latinitas Multimedia Art Classes. Girls in grades 4-8 will explore ways to express themselves creatively through photos, writing, arts & crafts and film. This creative expression series is hosted the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough). To register, call 239.5051, email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or visit www.LatinitasMagazine.org.