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Los Angeles County Office of Education’s
4th Annual Student Conference
THERE IS NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS
The lights, the cameras, and the action can be exciting and financially lucrative, but the world of Fashion and Entertainment
can also be very demanding. ”Getting Ready” 2003 includes presentations reflecting career opportunities in the business of music, wardrobe for theater/television/film, fashion
design, make-up artistry, hair styling, animation, digital multimedia, and talent management, to name a few. This conference was created to address the many interests of those
students who aspire to successful careers in either the fashion, film, broadcast, art, or music industries.
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- Each presenter has a current profile of excellence in the industry of their expertise.
- Attendees will be introduced to the details of various industries and the educational requirements to qualify for specific areas of focus.
- Listen to advice about the mandatory skills of initiative, self-discipline, perseverance, and the ability to organize and
work independently.
- See techniques to create a quality portfolio, representative your best work.
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ENTERTAINMENT
The world of entertainment offers opportunities for stardom and success.
For more than a century millions of aspiring artists and entertainment professionals have been lured to California and New York to realize their dreams.
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Opportunities Include But Are Not Limited To
Acting,
film/television/music production, sound/lighting technicians, computer technologists, vocalists, musicians, dancers, venue owners, event
coordinators, talent agents, talent scouts, talent managers, casting agents, radio/television broadcasters, writers, photographers, artists, hair
stylists, make-up artists, fashion designers, publicists, marketing specialists, stunt professionals, magicians, and circus entertainers
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The surprising truth regarding the entertainment industry is that although it may appear simplistic
and fun, it requires the same level of commitment and preparation as other non-artistic professions. It also requires a profound understanding of the
key factors for all success:
- the strength to accept, respect, and utilize disappointments as learning tools
- consistent hard work
- a desire to achieve excellence
Students are encouraged to look at the credits at the end of
a movie or television show, on the credit page that comes with most music CDs, or the list of credits on the back page of a theater program:
THESE ARE JOB AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This means that there are just as many, if not more opportunities behind the scenes as there are in front of the cameras.
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Guidance Counselors and Career Center Counselors should stay abreast of scholarships and grants pertaining to the artistic students, as well as
internship and apprenticeship programs.
It would also be helpful if music and drama department directors stay abreast of local auditions and opportunities to perform in the community. School concerts and plays are wonderful venues for establishing experience leading to careers in the industry. When a student shows talent, parents, teachers and all involved parties are encouraged to take the initiative to support, nurture and develop that talent into ultimate greatness.
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Training/coaching/mentoring in a particular area of interest should begin as soon as possible. Any
classes offered in public or private education that focus on a student’s particular interests in entertainment should be utilized. Classes offered
by privately owned schools, parks and recreation facilities, and community-based organizations are additional resources to be explored. Studies can be continued at the
community college and university levels, where certificates of expertise and/or degrees can be earned in selected fields. These opportunities
can also provide students a chance to begin mastering the critical techniques of auditioning, competing, and networking. These techniques are the foundation of
successful careers in the entertainment industry..
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Learn More about Careers in the Fashion & Entertainment Industries and “Getting Ready 2003”
Sponsored by: Los Angeles County Office of Education,
School-to-Career, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, SB1095, Hollywood Entertainment Museum, UNITE-LA, Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles County Probation Department, Los
Angeles County Alliance of Black School Educators, Workforce Investment Act, Perkins Grant, Foster Youth Services, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), and many others...
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