DESCRIPTION:
in this hands-on workshop, Kathy Craven presents a TEGNA guest who will be offering real-world media industry insights, practical activities, and professional tips. Hint: our guest will also be watching for potential internship candidates, making this an excellent chance to connect, learn, and stand out.
TEGNA Inc. is an American media company known for its local television stations and digital media properties.

WHAT: TEGNA Guest Workshop
WHEN: Friday, 8/15
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Kathy Craven and Guest

DESCRIPTION:
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn powerful techniques used by Disney creatives and top industry pros to dream up bold new events, ideas, and products. Whether you're building a brand, launching a project, or just looking to think differently, you'll walk away with tools to break through creative blocks and bring imaginative concepts to life. These techniques can be applied in a variety of contexts to enhance collaboration in a team and drive improvement in existing systems.

WHAT: Creative Alchemy
WHEN: Friday, 8/8
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Diana Rex from Staff and Cultural Development.

Workshop Description:

In this hands-on session, media communication students will learn how to turn their creative skills into clearly defined, sellable services. We’ll break down how to package your work, set confident pricing, write winning bids, and handle billing like a pro. Through real-world examples and practical tools, you'll leave with a clear understanding of how to run the business side of your creative career. This session is designed to help you move from student projects to professional work with clarity and confidence.

WHAT: The Business of Creativity: A Business Bootcamp for Creatives
WHEN: Friday, 7/18/25
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Mike Dunn

DESCRIPTION:
When dealing with multimedia data, the MB and GB can stack up quickly. The more clients you work with, the more the data accumulates. Running out of hard drive space is a real problem. Also, your hard drive getting damaged is an even bigger problem. Let’s go over some options to make your data life a success.

WHAT: File Management and Data Backup
WHEN: Friday, 7/11/25
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Aaron Gandia

DESCRIPTION:
Compete in these unique summer games and try to win the gold for your country! Create a currency, compose a national anthem, craft a Wikipedia Page, and MORE, to prove that your country is the best at “Putting the Intelligence in Artificial Intelligence”

WHAT: Compete in AI-powered challenges
WHEN: Friday, 6/20
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Emily & Jason

DESCRIPTION:
Compete in these unique summer games and try to win the gold for your country! Create a currency, compose a national anthem, craft a Wikipedia Page, and MORE, to prove that your country is the best at “Putting the Intelligence in Artificial Intelligence”

WHAT: Compete in AI-powered challenges
WHEN: Friday, 6/13
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Emily & Jason

DESCRIPTION:
Ready to put your brainpower to the test and rep your House? The AI Summer House Cup is an interactive competition where creativity, critical thinking, and artificial intelligence collide. You'll complete fun, fast-paced challenges using AI tools and earning points for your House while leveling up your tech skills. This session is about teamwork, clever problem-solving, and creating a small country.

WHAT: Compete in AI-powered challenges, build digital skills, and take home the summer cup of glory.
WHEN: Friday, 6/6
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Emily & Jason

DESCRIPTION:

This Friday Blend, students present their Discovery Cove project pitches. SeaWorld Discovery Cove Marketing will be in attendance. Networking opportunities abound!

WHAT: Student Marketing Pitches

WHEN: Friday, May 23, 2025
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)

WHERE: Bldg. FS1 Room 126A

WHO: Phil Lacinak

DESCRIPTION

Friday Blend, presents a field trip to SeaWorld's Discovery Cove and tour of the park led by Crysal O'Hea. At the end of the tour, students will be challenged to create a project pitch for Discovery Cove that they will present on Friday, May 23rd.

WHAT: Field Trip | Tour

WHEN: Friday, May 16, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

WHERE: Discovery Cove - 6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821 (students must provide their own transportation)

DESCRIPTION:

This Friday Blend presents a panel discussion and Q&A with the VP of Marketing for SeaWorld's Discovery Cove, Crystal O'Hea, and professional photographer Richmond Gibbs. Crystal and Richmond have collaborated on countless projects together over the years.  

WHAT: SeaWorld's Discovery Cove VP of Marketing

WHEN: Friday, May 9, 2025
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)

WHERE: Bldg. FS1 Room 126A

WHO: Phil Lacinak

A Guide to Building NET WORTH

DESCRIPTION:
A Guide to Building Net Worth invites students to explore practical and attainable ways to build net worth. Through collaborative activities and guided discussion, students will engage with core concepts to building net worth. Designed to be adaptable and relevant, this session encourages critical thinking, creativity, and reflection on our financial behaviors.

WHAT: A Guide to Building Net Worth
WHEN: Friday, 4/25
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Kevin dela Cerna

TRUE COLORS

DESCRIPTION:
Each of us has our own style, preferences, and ways of operating. So, how can we all work together? Learn to respect and appreciate differences in the ways people function, for relationship building, effective communication, and team building.

WHAT: Learn what your True Color spectrum is and what it all means for your personal awareness.
WHEN: Friday, 4/18
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Beth & Joanna

Creative Strategies

DESCRIPTION:
Creative Strategies invites students to explore dynamic approaches to media creation and storytelling. Designed to be adaptable and relevant, this session encourages critical thinking, creativity, and reflection on current media landscapes.

WHAT: Creative Strategies in Media Communication
WHEN: Friday, 4/11
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: MC Faculty

DESCRIPTION: HoF Share What We Did

WHAT: Friday Blend: MC HoF15 Share What We Did
WHEN: Friday, 3/21
9:00 a.m. setup and networking
9:30-12:45 p.m. In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. Room FS1-126-A
WHO: Faculty

DESCRIPTION: Students attend the 15th Hall of Fame events, ensure attendance check-in (Tues. - Thurs.), and team projects.

WHAT: Hall of Fame 14 Participation

WHEN: 3/9 - 3/14

WHERE: Campus

DESCRIPTION: MC Students prepare for the 15th Hall of Fame events

WHAT: Hall of Fame 15 Prep and Planning

WHEN: 3/7

WHERE: Bldg. 1 Room 126-A

DESCRIPTION
Confronting the Unexpected: A Crisis Communication Workshop
This Friday Blend equips students with essential strategies for navigating high-stakes situations through effective crisis communication.

WHAT: Friday Blend Confronting the Unexpected: A Crisis Communication Workshop
WHEN: Friday, Friday 21, 2025, 9:00 AM
WHERE: Bldg. FS1 room 126-A
WHO: Sankaya and Juliana

DESCRIPTION:

This Friday Blend explores the transformative role of AI in the storyboarding process for video production. Students will learn how AI tools can streamline concept development, enhance visual storytelling, and optimize workflow efficiency. Through hands-on activities, you’ll generate dynamic storyboards, integrate AI-driven visuals, and adapt scripts into compelling visual narratives. Ideal for filmmakers, content creators, and media professionals looking to elevate their storytelling with cutting-edge technology.

WHAT: Harnessing AI for Storyboarding in Video Production

WHEN: Friday, February 14, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

WHERE: Bldg. FS1 Room 126A

WHO: Michelle, Libby

DESCRIPTION:

This Friday Blend provides an in-depth look at the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its impact on media communications. The session covers key principles of inclusive design, legal compliance requirements, and strategies for effectively reaching diverse audiences. Through hands-on activities, students gain practical skills to enhance accessibility and promote equity in their communication efforts.

WHAT: ADA and Media Communications

WHEN: Friday, February 7, 9:00 AM

WHERE: Bldg. FS1 Room 126A

WHO: Jesus, Jasper, and Juliana

DESCRIPTION
Cover cutting-edge developments, concepts, and practical applications through expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and hands-on activities.

WHAT: Advanced Topics
WHEN: Friday, January 24, 2025
9:00 am: Set up and network
9:00-12:30: In seats, (attendance hours)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1 room 126-A
WHO: Mike Dunn and Emily Wray