Z Media Institute

NOTE: The next session of ZMI is scheduled for June 4-12, 2007. The application deadline is February 16. Space is limited, not all applications may be accepted; applying early helps.
Applications are avaiable in HTML and PDF. See also links to the left and below.

About

Z Media Institute was started in 1994 by the cofounders of Z Magazine (1988) and South End Press (1977) to teach radical politics, media and organizing skills, the principles and practice of creating non-hierarchical institutions and projects, activism, and vision and strategy for social change. Classes are held around Eel Pond in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Courses

2007 Political courses include: principles of workplace democracy, foreign policy, ecology, political science, queer theory, women and revolution, labor, race, youth liberation, economic and social vision and strategy, and more.

2007 Media courses include: Analysis of mainstream media; starting a media project (newspaper, radio, video, magazine, Internet, organizing); challenges of alternative media; pressuring mainstream media; research and investigation techniques; more.

2007 Skills courses include: Finances, promotion, fundraising, design, production, promotion, editing, facilitating meetings, and more.

Faculty

2007 Faculty include: Michael Albert, Jessica Azulay, Chip Berlet, Michael Bronski, Noam Chomsky, Rosa Clemente, Ron Daniels, Brian Dominick, Sean Gonzalves, Ria Julien, Mandisi Majavu, Cynthia Peters, Justin Podur, Lydia Sargent, Stephen R. Shalom, Brian Tokar, Marie Trigona, Tom Wetzel, and more.

2007 Staff include: Michael Albert, Lydia Sargent, Andy Dunn, and Chris Spannos.

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ZMI Specifics

ZMI 2007 will be held from Monday, June 4 through departure on Tuesday, June 13. The fee is $1,200, which includes room, board, materials, etc.
To apply, fill out the application form (do not send money) and mail to:

Z Media Institute
18 Millfield Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543

Fax or email submissions are also possible:

Fax: 508-457-0626
e-mail: zmag@zmag.org.

Application deadline is February 16.

ZMI Application

NOTE: The next session of ZMI is scheduled for June 4-12, 2007. The application DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 16. Space is limited, so not all applications may be accepted, but applying early is helpful. Applications are avaiable here and below in HTML and PDF.

ZMI Pictures

ZMI was first held in 1994. Click here to see a random sample of photos from previous years' events.

ZMI Grads

We’re currently compiling an email list of our Z Media Institute graduates.

If you attended one of our previous ZMIs and would like some more info about future ZMI related events (such as a possible reunion or future media projects), please email us back at zmag@zmag.org.

Please include the year you attended in the email along with any other info you think we should have.

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About	Z Media Institute was started in 1994 by the cofounders of Z Magazine (1988) and South End Press (1977) to teach radical politics, media and organizing skills, the principles and practice of creating non-hierarchical institutions and projects, activism, and vision and strategy for social change. Classes are held around Eel Pond in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Courses	2007 Political courses include: principles of workplace democracy, foreign policy, ecology, political science, queer theory, women and revolution, labor, race, youth liberation, economic and social vision and strategy, and more. 2007 Media courses include: Analysis of mainstream media; starting a media project (newspaper, radio, video, magazine, Internet, organizing); challenges of alternative media; pressuring mainstream media; research and investigation techniques; more. 2007 Skills courses include: Finances, promotion, fundraising, design, production, promotion, editing, facilitating meetings, and more.
Faculty	2007 Faculty include: Michael Albert, Jessica Azulay, Chip Berlet, Michael Bronski, Noam Chomsky, Rosa Clemente, Ron Daniels, Brian Dominick, Sean Gonzalves, Ria Julien, Mandisi Majavu, Cynthia Peters, Justin Podur, Lydia Sargent, Stephen R. Shalom, Brian Tokar, Marie Trigona, Tom Wetzel, and more. 2007 Staff include: Michael Albert, Lydia Sargent, Andy Dunn, and Chris Spannos. All past and present faculty and staff...
ZMI Specifics	ZMI 2007 will be held from Monday, June 4 through departure on Tuesday, June 13. The fee is $1,200, which includes room, board, materials, etc. To apply, fill out the application form (do not send money) and mail to: Z Media Institute 18 Millfield Street Woods Hole, MA 02543 Fax or email submissions are also possible: Fax: 508-457-0626 e-mail: zmag@zmag.org. Application deadline is February 16.
ZMI Application	NOTE: The next session of ZMI is scheduled for June 4-12, 2007. The application DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 16. Space is limited, so not all applications may be accepted, but applying early is helpful. Applications are avaiable here and below in HTML and PDF.
ZMI Pictures	ZMI was first held in 1994. Click here to see a random sample of photos from previous years' events.
ZMI Grads	We’re currently compiling an email list of our Z Media Institute graduates. If you attended one of our previous ZMIs and would like some more info about future ZMI related events (such as a possible reunion or future media projects), please email us back at zmag@zmag.org. Please include the year you attended in the email along with any other info you think we should have.