This orientation is free and required for all new members. It is designed to introduce the new member to DCATs goals, policies and procedures. The member will also get a tour of the studio and discuss their future production ambitions. (No pre-requisite—Approximately 1 hour, by appointment)

This class is the first step for a DCAT member to produce their own studio show. It will introduce the member to all the different equipment in the studio such as camera, switcher, teleprompter, audio board and graphics. They will also learn basic video techniques to help give them the tools to create a professional, polished looking show. (Pre-requisite—Member Orientation, Approximately 5 hours in multiple sessions, by appointment)

Field production is shooting a show in a place other than the studio. DCAT has fully loaded field production kits complete with: camera, microphones, portable hard drives and tripods. Pair this class up with the non-linear editing class and create a dynamic on-location show. (Pre-requisite—Member Orientation, Approximately 2 hours, by appointment)

With this class, you will learn the fundamentals of editing digital video on Adobe Premier Pro. You will learn about cutting, transitions, graphics and audio. Come to this class with footage from your Field Production Class! (Pre-requisite—Field Production Class, Approximately 4 to 6 hours depending on production, Multiple sessions, by appointment)

The Green Screen Class will introduce members to how special effects and green screen techniques are used not only in DCAT but on larger television studio sets, like The Weather Channel. This class is fun for adults and children. (Pre-requisite—Studio Production Class, Approximately 2 hours, by appointment)

This class combines photography, storytelling and video production to create an electronic representation of a storybook. This class is a great way to introduce you to video production without being overwhelmed with hours of videotaping. Learn techniques to take vibrant photographs and to create an interesting short story. Your final product will be a three minute video of your photographs with your short story spoken over them. (Pre-requisite—Member Orientation, Approximately 5 hours in multiple sessions, by appointment)

This fun class uses clay and stop-motion to create claymation cartoons. Learn how to form characters and properly light and shoot the clay to create a fun and interesting cartoon. This class is great for all ages. (Pre-requisite—Membership Orientation, Approximately 6 hours in multiple sessions, by appointment)