A. Hariri helps two young students with a podcast recording setup

Teaching

Hands-on media education, from 4th grade to working professionals.

I've taught young people in schools across Brooklyn, adults at community media centers, and small business owners through original workshops. I also develop curriculum.

My classes are built around real production. Students work the equipment, make the decisions, and finish their own projects. I teach in English and Spanish.

Where I've taught

BRIC Arts Media Manhattan Neighborhood Network New York City Department of Education Mayor's Office of NYC Small Business Services Brownsville Community Justice Center New York Edge

Schools include Brownsville Academy, Van Siclen Academy, PS 115, PS 256, MS 267, MS 394, and MS 582, among others across Brooklyn.

Who I teach

Young people

Every grade from 4th through 12th, in school residencies and community programs.

Adults

Beginners through working professionals, in classes of up to 50 people.

Small businesses

Original workshops I developed for the Mayor's Office of Small Business Services.

What I teach

For young people

  • Filmmaking
  • Photography
  • Post-production and editing
  • Podcasting
  • Music production
  • Stop-motion animation

For adults

  • TV production
  • Video production
  • Audio production
  • Podcasting and podcast studio production
  • Radio production
  • Virtual production

Software

  • DaVinci Resolve and color grading
  • Blender
  • Unreal Engine
  • Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop and Audition

Curriculum I've developed

  • BRIC's first Blender and 3D software course
  • BRIC adult media education curriculum
  • Manhattan Neighborhood Network's first virtual production course, as part of its design and launch
  • Original workshops for small businesses
  • Youth programs in filmmaking, photography, podcasting, and stop-motion animation

Teaching roles

May 2024 to present

Adult Media Instructor and Youth Education Teaching Artist

BRIC Arts and BRIC Public Access TV, Brooklyn

I teach adult media courses and lead youth residencies at more than 10 schools and community settings. I have certified and mentored hundreds of students.

August 2023 to September 2024

Professional Media Instructor

Manhattan Neighborhood Network, New York

I taught video editing, virtual production, 3D, and real-time media, including motion capture and camera tracking.