Program / Event Details

A 4-Day Residency for High School Students in Baltimore City

Overview
The BWPSJ Youth Media Academy for Peace and Social Justice equips high school students with the skills to use media as a tool for advocacy and change. Students learn the art of storytelling and digital media production while exploring how media and social justice intersect. Through workshops, hands-on activities, and collaborative projects, participants discover how to amplify marginalized voices and spark meaningful change in their communities.

What Students Will Experience

• Workshops on storytelling and digital media production
• Hands-on activities that build practical media-making skills
• Collaborative projects that turn ideas into finished work
• Guided exploration of how media can advance peace and social justice
• Opportunities to center and amplify the voices of marginalized communities

Learning Outcomes
Students will:

• Develop essential skills in storytelling and digital media creation
• Understand the role of media in social justice and community advocacy
• Practice collaborating with peers to produce meaningful media projects
• Gain confidence as media creators and advocates for a better world

Residency Details

• Audience: High school students
• Location: Baltimore City schools
• Length: 4 days
• Provider: BWPSJ
• Booking: Reserve through Arts Every Day

Ready to bring the Youth Media Academy to your school? Reserve this residency through the Arts Every Day directory.