SNCAT: Classes

SNCAT 101 - Orientation

This mandatory class must be taken by anyone interested in producing or sponsoring a program. In addition, this class must be completed prior to equipment certification and equipment use. This helpful class serves to identify what your role is as a program producer/sponsor and facility user as well as what SNCAT's role is as your access center. This one hour class is offered free of charge and requires registration.

Prerequisite: None

Fee: None

Limit: 40

Dates & Times:

First Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

Third Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m.

Studio Production 1

This 6-day class is for those interested in learning the techniques required to run the equipment in the control room and studio cameras.

Prerequisite: Orientation and Familiarity with Microsoft Windows

Fee: $200 (resident), $400 (non-resident)

Limit: 12

Dates & Times:

TBA

Web Design

This 6-day class will teach the necessities and best practices needed to design flexible and beautiful Web pages using HTML, XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Photoshop and Dreamweaver.

Prerequisite: Orientation and Familiarity with Microsoft Windows

Fee: $275 (resident), $550 (non-resident)

Limit: 6

Dates & Times:

TBA

Field Production 1

Designed to provide hands-on training in Canon GL2 cameras and Adobe Premiere software, this 6-day course concentrates on correct camera controls, techniques and shot composition, while educating on the basics of non-linear editing.

Prerequisite: Orientation and Familiarity with Microsoft Windows

Fee: $175 (resident), $350 (non-resident)

Limit: 6

Dates & Times:

None are currently scheduled. If you are interested in this class, please email service@sncat.org listing your name, contact information and which class you'd like to take and we'll let you know when another is available.

Reserve
your spot

Call (775)828-1211 during normal business hours to check availability and reserve your spot in a class.

What You Should Know

All fees must be paid in full before individuals will be officially registered for classes. Any cancellations must be made a minimum of 72 hours in advance to ensure refund. Minimum age requirement for enrollment is 16 years.

Liability limits mandate that anyone using SNCAT's equipment must be officially certified. Previous experience will not exempt applicants.

In an effort to make classes available to all Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County residents, SNCAT will offer scholarships for each scheduled class in return for volunteer time.

Specialized Classes

SNCAT would be pleased to set up a class tailored to meet the needs of your organization or group. If you would like more information on any of these rules, please contact SNCAT at 828-1211.