SUMMARY: The Maine Media Workshops & College is a non-profit organization. Students can choose from photography courses that range from introductory to master’s level. Or, students can enroll in filmmaking with a focus on writing, editing, narrating, or cinematography. The flexibility of the workshops makes for a wonderful environment for students of all ages. Students can choose from one-week workshops or courses ranging from 4 to 12 weeks in length.
The campus includes over 15 acres of beautiful grounds. There are dining halls, housing, studios, stages, film centers, a library, dark rooms, labs, and classrooms throughout the campus. Overall, the student population is approximately three-quarters female and one-quarter male. Students hail from all over the United States but approximately 20% are from Maine and 37% from the Northeast. While the college has a lovely campus, it offers much more than the campus with the beautiful Mid-Coast Maine region’s activities and natural beauty for students to explore.
MORE INFORMATION: History: The Maine Media Workshops & College started out as the Maine Photographic Workshops. The Maine Photographic Workshops were established in 1973 by David H. Lyman. The workshops expanded to include degree programs in film and television. At that point, the establishment became known as Rockport College.
In 1995, the college added an MFA program. The name changed once more in 2007 to the Maine Media Workshops. At that time, the workshops also became a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. The school expanded in 2013 to include a studio for book arts, letterpress printing, and writing workshops.
Visiting the Campus: Contact the Maine Media Workshops & College to schedule a tour or visit. The office is open year round for questions and tours. Email the admissions office at info@mainemedia.edu for more information.
