Wide Angle’s programming is designed to create a meaningful pathway for Baltimore youth ages 10-24 - starting with introductory community workshops and leading to advanced workforce development training.

Community Programming

Through Community Voices, our Programs Team offers a wide range of fee-for-service workshops, trainings, and media-arts centered professional development. Our trainings and workshops are either for youth only and centered on their education and skill attainment or for adult educators and other youth-serving professionals- who want to utilize media arts to support their curricula creation and facilitation. Bring us to your community, and give your youth the benefits of media education! All of our workshops are customizable to best suit the needs of your students, topic, and budget. Learn more about Community Voices and apply for your school or organization today!

Middle School Programming

The Baltimore Speaks Out Program is an introductory videomaking and youth development program for youth. Baltimore Speaks Out workshops are conducted each academic year at partner schools/locations, providing students ages 10-15 with media literacy, teambuilding, public speaking, community service, and digital media skills. Learn more about this free program and apply today!

High School Programming

High School courses are after-school programs offering students ages 14-21 the opportunity for free introductory and advanced media training. Courses are offered in a range of concentrations, including Video, Photography, Animation, and Illustration. Wide Angle programs engage and empower youth through direct learning: creating and sharing meaningful artwork and providing hands-on experience in the arts. Participants learn production, writing, and analytical skills so they can tell powerful stories about the lives of young people in Baltimore. Students produce media campaigns that create positive and tangible change in our city. Learn more here and apply today!

Summer Engagement

MediaWorks is an intensive summer training in partnership with YouthWorks for youth ages 14-21 to participate in paid media arts workshops and college and career development programming.

Youth Internships & Apprenticeships

Wide Angle Youth Media internships and state-registered apprenticeships in video production and design allow students ages 18-24 who have shown increasing skill growth and engagement in Wide Angle programming the option to get paid hourly to participate in either graphic design or media production workforce development tracks.

Program Goals

Across all programs, youth practice public speaking, leadership, and workforce development skills  – including teamwork, creativity, critical thinking, and high quality digital media technical skills. A typical Wide Angle classroom has a 1:8 instructor-to-youth ratio allowing for individualized attention. Students of all learning levels/abilities are encouraged to participate. Wide Angle ensures that sites are accessible and works to practice inclusiveness and provide a safe learning environment.  Middle school participants in The Baltimore Speaks Out program are eligible to receive service learning hours. High school participants are eligible to receive a per-class stipend or service learning hours. MediaWorks and Youth Internships & Apprenticeships offer hourly pay.