Before you are allowed to use all SMC facilities and services including classes, equipment, and channel time on a non-discriminatory, first-come, first-serve basis, you must adhere to the following rules:

Any Shrewsbury resident, employee of the Town of Shrewsbury, or person who is a member of, or affiliated with a Shrewsbury-based 501c3 organization is qualified to become a SMC member.

One must also take an Orientation session (which are scheduled monthly, or can be scheduled for individual sessions).

One must read and sign the Agreement with SMC Policies and Guidelines on the Membership Information Form. (All persons under the age of 18 must have their parent or guardian consent and co-signature on all SMC forms.)

Basic classes are FREE, but some advanced classes may have a small fee. Any member wishing to become a SMC equipment user must either prove competency or take a SMC training class to be certified. Persons under 18 must obtain written permission from a parent or guardian to use SMC facilities and equipment.

The basic classes at SMC are FREE. Some advanced classes may have small fees. Any member wishing to become a SMC equipment user must either prove competency or take a SMC training class to be certified. Persons under 18 must obtain written permission from a parent or guardian to use the SMC facilities. Scheduled class times are 7:00pm to 9:00pm unless otherwise noted. Call ahead to reserve your class. With any group of three or more, a special class can be scheduled to suit your needs.

Orientation
Interested in finding out what Public Access television is all about? Do you want to see your Public Access facility? Then, join us for a brief session that will enlighten you as to what Public Access is, what SMC has to offer, and how you can access the power of television. Orientation is required before enrolling in a SMC class. Orientations are scheduled on a one to one basis

Basic Field Production
This comprehensive 2-session course includes orientation to media, access and the SMC facilities. Training in single camera digital video production including: scripting, storyboards, camera use, shooting techniques, lighting, audio and digital video editing. The course will enable participants to produce programming for cablecast on public access Channel 28. Orientation is a pre-requisite.

Basic Studio Production
This is an introductory 3-session course on the basics of operating cameras, recording sounds, technical directing, managing a production, and the use of Scala graphics in the SMC studio. You will get hands-on experience during class. This course will enable participants to produce programming for cablecast on public access Channel 28. Orientation is a pre-requisite.

Advanced Digital Editing
This 3-session course will cover all of the features of Apple's Final Cut Pro software as well as advanced compositing and graphic techniques and the creation of DVD's. Pre-requisite is the Basic Field Production Class.

Kid Vid
Introductory 3-session class on the basics of putting together a television production. Students will produce a finished product to be cablecast on public access Channel 28. Class size is limited and only for children 11-13 years old. Not only does SMC teach you how to use the equipment, but they also incorporate media literacy training in an attempt to make the students more understanding of what TV images are trying to convey. If your child is looking for a new and creative way to express themselves, SMC is the place to learn to create and decipher television messages instead of just being part of the "captive" audience.

Programs must be dropped off with a tape drop off slip 3 workdays in advance of playback, or speak to staff to assure proper playback date.