The Professional World

Course available by permission of instructor.
This intensive workshop will focus on preparing
students for life in the professional working
world. We'll examine various career paths such as
the studio system, freelance, and an independent
artist path. We'll learn about and have bi-weekly
assignments where students practice presenting an
idea (treatments, pitching), bid out a project
(invoicing, how to calculate project fees &
rates), and self-promotion (reels, portfolios,
websites, film festivals). We'll also discuss
dealing with clients, representation, working
with others, how to protect your work/self, and
work/life balance. Additionally students will be
encouraged to bring in any questions they have
about the working world.