On Friday, June 8, we were proud to host a culminating showcase of youth-produced media by community partner, Educational Video Center (EVC), at TC’s Cowin Auditorium.  EVC presented two documentaries produced by New York City youth participants in their Youth Documentary Workshop: The Colors of Health: Understanding Unequal Care in New York City, and Reclaiming Success – a powerful film that unpacks the challenges of … Continue reading TC & MASCLab Host Youth Media Showcase

MASCLAb is collaborating with the Visual Research Center to organize the first ever “Visual Research for Social Change” graduate student conference, which will showcase innovative research from students, artists and practitioners across disciplines and institutions. The conference will take place on April 18 (after AERA) in the Smith Learning Theater at Teachers College, and is free to attend. See schedule for info on the awesome presentations we have in … Continue reading Visual Research for Social Change: Post-AERA Conference @ TC on April 18

Dear Teachers College Community, The Media and Social Change Lab (MASCLab) would like to invite you to Podfest: an interactive celebration of audio storytelling and launch party for our new podcast series. On December 15th, from 5-7PM, join us in the new Smith Learning Theater in Russell Hall (4th Floor) for a potluck, drinks and stories. In a series of hands-on exhibits, you will be immersed in four stories of socially engaged … Continue reading Podfest! Join us December 15th!

What is Media Literacy ? Media Literacy is the ability to ACCESS, ANALYZE, EVALUATE, COMMUNICATE and CREATE using all forms of communication. The mission of Media Literacy Week is to highlight the power of media literacy education and its essential role in education today.  Here @MASCLab,  our members are cooking up new way to critically address a range of media literacy issues, including  fake news, so check back … Continue reading MASC Lab participates in 3rd Annual Media Literacy Week