“Where Student Voices Lead the Airwaves.”
WLA Radio 301.5 is the student-powered station bringing creativity, conversation, and culture to life. Teens learn to produce, host, and engineer live shows — mastering skills in broadcasting, interviewing, audio production, and storytelling.

From morning announcements to community podcasts, every broadcast gives students the chance to amplify their voice, share ideas, and represent their school with pride.
Built From Scratch x Washington Leadership Academy: Youth on the Mic.

The Audio/Visual Engineering Department combines technology, creativity, and collaboration. Students learn how to record, mix, and produce sound and video using professional equipment — from microphones and soundboards to cameras and editing software.

They explore the full production process:

Audio Mixing & Sound Design

Camera Operation & Lighting

Video Editing & Post-Production

Broadcast & Live Event Engineering

This hands-on program gives students the tools to build technical confidence and tell stories through sight and sound.

Focus: Storytelling Through Film and Motion

The Built From Scratch Videography Program teaches students how to turn ideas into powerful visual stories. From pre-production planning to editing the final cut, students learn the art and discipline of filmmaking using professional equipment and software.

Core Learning Areas:

Camera Operation & Framing: Understanding shot composition, angles, and lighting.

Audio & Lighting Design: Mastering clarity, balance, and mood in production.

Editing & Post-Production: Using tools like Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve to refine storytelling.

Scriptwriting & Storyboarding: Building creative narratives and visual sequences.

On-Set Collaboration: Learning teamwork, direction, and communication under real-world production settings.

Through hands-on projects, interviews, short films, and community stories, students learn to capture emotion, culture, and creativity through motion.

Built From Scratch: Lights. Camera. Purpose.

Focus: Capturing Perspective and Visual Identity
Students learn how to tell stories through the lens — developing technical camera skills, editing, and creative vision. They explore portraiture, event photography, and editorial storytelling.

Lighting, composition, and editing

Studio and lifestyle photography

Visual storytelling and exhibition preparation