I just received an email that inspired me to write this blog. Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts has developed a new program specifically for graphic design. The program is 12 months, but you only attend class twice a week. The rest is done at home on your own copy of Adobe Creative Suite 3! Last night I attended the open house to promote the program and I was very impressed. The current trend in the industry is a strong push for editors who can write flash and work with video content online. If you find yourself versed in Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator and Flash you could have your pick when it comes to jobs or freelancing. Potential employers like Grace & Wild (post production house in metro Detroit) are offering incredible starting salaries for editors with a versatile demo reel. Employers at local news stations are asking for people who can help keep their web sites up to date with video and streaming media. I can't stress to you enough the importance of building a broad portfolio. What you experience at Fitzgerald is just a taste of the opportunities that are out there. During your classes in Advanced TV Production I try my best to bring speakers from different walks of life who represent various career pathways associated with TV/Video/Graphics/Animation/Etc. Here are some links so you can peruse online and maybe determine where your post secondary years will lead you. Good luck and remember to always stay in touch!
Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts - Students who have taken TV Production at Fitzgerald High School are eligible for the $2500 scholarship and an accelerated course schedule. Specs Howard is an 8 or 12 month technical school located in Southfield with classes in Radio, Broadcasting, TV, and Graphic Design.
Motion Picture Institute - This one year technical school focuses specifically on film, and is geared toward aspiring directors and filmmakers. Their site also has sample student films. Check it out!
Full Sail - If you don't feel like staying in Michigan, Full Sail has already housed some of Fitzgerald's graduates. One of the best film schools in the nation, this school is located in Orlando, Florida!
The Art Institutes - Now with a campus in Novi, the Art Institute offers a private university setting for specific concentration on TV Production, Graphic Design, Art, Photography and more...
Central Michigan University - Being an alum, I am partial to the broadcasting program at Central. The campus is smaller than Michigan State or UofM but still gives you that "going away to college" experience. With state of the art Radio, TV and Broadcasting facilities, their program is top notch for those looking for a four year degree.
College for Creative Studies - Perfect for those who want to stay local with a focus on the artistic aspect of design. You need a strong portfolio to be accepted, but this is definitely one of the top art schools in our area.
Wayne State University - Again for those who want to stay local, but still get that four year college degree, Wayne offers a great TV Production and Broadcasting program, and you can live on campus or commute!
I will come back and update this blog with comments as other programs are developed and promoted. Please feel free to provide your own links and share feedback with your experiences at these institutions.
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Hey guys I just got word about a really cool summer program at Michigan State University! The MSU Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media offers 9 exciting High School summer camps this coming July for students age 14 and up. The topics include: Games, 3D Graphics, Video/Film, Audio and Web. The sessions run from either July 14-18 or July 21-25. This would be a cool way to receive hands on instruction with an option to stay overnight in a college town. You can definitely put this one on your resume. Space is limited. Sign up today by calling 517-355-8372 or go to http://tism.msu.edu/camps
Melissa from MPI came today to present to the Advanced TV students at Fitzgerald. She provided a lot of really cool information about their program, including the fact that next year they are planning to add an Acting concentration to their program. She also added that students who graduate from MPI have access to all of MPI's equipment for life, so if you are filming an indie project you don't need to use any of your budget on equipment! Core classes include Screenwriting, Directing, Editing, Cinematography, etc. For more information on MPI go to their website (link above) or ask me!
after taking this class and i like it i will one day got to one of the schools to become a broadcaster
So like do these opportunities come up when we seniors and can we do something like this part time?
--kamrul h.
oh, umm cool, i hope someone from fitzgerald wins, and gets to stay WSU
-Iram Tarar
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