ParaDYM Academy is our after-school and extended day program made up of hands- on, interactive, interconnected media programs called, Co-Ops. Co-Ops are designed to empowering at-risk and marginalized youth through transmedia production and media literacy. Our Co-Ops are hands-on, therefore students learn by working on media projects for local nonprofits in need of media production.
ParaDYM Academy
Since 2008, ParaDYM Academy has provided after school and out-of-school instruction in video production, digital music production, and game design to over 1,500 marginalized youth throughout Central Connecticut.
play. produce. empower.
ABOUT PARADYM ACADEMY
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Looking for volunteers- ParaDYM Academy is looking for volunteers
Must be available for to do a virtual workshop on Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday between 3:30 and 5pm or Saturday between 1pm and 4pm
Who are we?
ParaDYM Academy is where youth voice, art and activism combine. ParaDYM Academy provides hands-on STEAM programs that combine the arts, technology, and community engagement.
Subject matter should include but is not limited to:
● Social Media Marketing
● Digital Literacy
● Financial Literacy
● Comic Book Art
● Tutoring
● Movie appreciation
● Anime and animation
● Esports coaching
Qualifications:
Please send your resume, availability, and what excites you about this position to paradymplus@gmail.com.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is simple: play. produce. empower. We encourage student to explore STEAM fields through recreational activities; we have them work along side industry professionals to learn skills by producing media; and we empower youth voice through community engagement.
Our History
ParaDYM Academy evolved from a mobile classroom video production program in 2008. Since then ParaDYM Academy have partnered with Central Connecticut State University to bring STEAM education and programs to over 1000 students in Central Connecicut.