MAPS : Media Arts in the Public Schools

All MAPS programs combine traditional education techniques with effective business strategies. To assist in achieving our goals, industry professionals are frequent guests and students work side-by-side with award-winning experts.

The Hatch Festival is one of the premier events in Montana for aspiring filmmakers.

Last week, 5 MAPS students attended Hatchfest (in Bozeman, MT) and they made a terrific short video about creativity.

MAPS is a unique after-school program that combines education and real business experience for Hamilton, Corvallis, Stevensville, Darby and Victor youth. The students learn how to create and produce a wide variety of media and then have the opportunity to use these new skills for fee-paying clients.

MAPS is open for fall 2011 enrollees.

What happens when you combine movie and media professionals and Ravalli County high school students? You get the MAPS Media Institute. "After the Bell: Inside the MAPS Media Institute" is a behind-the-scenes look at one…

And if you know any Ravalli County high schoolers who’d like to participate or their parents, please feel free to forward this.

"It’s their ‘Oscar’ moment," said MAPS president Peter Rosten. "The purpose is to share the kids’ work with the community.

"After the Bell: Inside the MAPS Media Institute" is a behind-the-scenes look at one of Montana’s most successful media production companies and its creative heartbeat powered by Montana 14 – 18 year old students.

MAPS students produce public service commercials, TV spots for fee-paying clients, documentaries and short dramatic films. They’ve even worked with Montana’s first lady, Nancy Schweitzer. "After the Bell" is hosted by MAPS instructor, Ian Marquand.