H68.2244.901       2 Credits

This course is designed to equip students with the essential information, strategies, and skills required to launch successful careers in the film, television, and related industries. Initial classes focus on the broad range of professional opportunities and the nature of the competitive challenges ahead. Later topics of study include Building a Creative Portfolio, Preparing an Effective Résumé, Writing a Cover Letter, Making Professional Contacts, The Art of the Pitch, Financing Your Feature, Agents and Managers, Joining the Union, Legal Matters, and Survival Skills. Students are required to articulate clear and realistic career goals, develop individual business plans, and devise effective strategies to achieve the necessary competitive edge. Guest speakers include key producers, managers, and agents.