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September 30 All Access Fest is a music industry career fair designed for youth ages 16-24 to follow their dreams of a career in the music industry, spark discovery, and map pathways to success. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erP4znHqLKc&t=4s

July 27, 2021 RCOE Visual and Performing Arts invites you to its SUMMER ARTS WEBINAR SERIES. These webinars are for any K-12 teacher who is interested in learning more about the arts and how they can utilize them to enrich and enliven their classroom. Our line up kicks off with guest speaker, Triny Rios, artist and bilingual…

September 22, 2021 CCSESA Statewide Arts Initiative in partnership with the Center for Distance and Online Learning (cdol) at the Los Angeles County Office of Education, is proud to present and host a FREE webinar on English Language Learners and the Arts on September 22, 2021 starting at 3:30 p.m. This interactive webinar will share best practices,…

The UTA Externship is a premier seminar series hosted by UTA University to invest in the development of the next generation of entertainment professionals. Externs are selected from our early career application pipeline i.e., candidates that apply for the Agent Training Program & Internship Program. Apply for experience with one of the world’s leading talent…

The California Arts Standards Introduction professional learning is designed for arts educators, multiple subject teachers, school and district administrators, and teaching artists to deepen their understanding of the 2019 California Arts Standards for Public Schools and explore strategies for implementation. This FREE professional learning is offered by Fresno, Humboldt, Los Angeles, San Diego, Stanislaus, and Tulare County Offices…

Running July 17th – September 17 Our team at UCLArts & Healing is excited to invite you to our free, online series, HOPE (Healing Online for People Everywhere), created in 2020 at the start of the pandemic to support the resilience of our global community through social emotional arts. We hope you can join us…

Sessions will run Monday, August 2 through Friday, August 6, 2021, from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST).  A summer development program for secondary educators Interactive 3D is sweeping through the professional world at a breakneck pace, opening up countless jobs for students who want to explore new careers…

Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) in celebrating LGBTQ+ filmmakers through InFocus: LGBTQ+ , which this year features two shorts programs showcasing work from emerging LGBTQ+ creators from around the world. Additionally, the day’s programming also includes an opening collection of “Summer Shorts,” highlights from NFMLA’s ongoing selection.For the full program line-up and tickets, please visit…

“Empowering girls to influence culture through music by expanding the female presence of music producers, DJs, and audio engineers.” REGISTER NOW

In our new online learning pathway Unreal Futures: Careers in Advertising, you’ll see how global creative partner MediaMonks teams up with OreoTM to innovate and disrupt advertising production.  Next, you’ll create your own cookie commercial, swapping out product packaging, adjusting lighting and camera animation to create a realistic-looking TV ad—and a great real-time 3D portfolio piece. The…

Kincade Productions has produced this one of a kind course that gives step-by-step direction on how to break into film production. How To Be A Successful Film Production Assistant is a five-course online video series that bridges the gap from dreaming of working in the film and video industry to working on a set—anywhere in the United States. …

The WOMEN IN ANIMATION virtual summit at Annecy presents the theme of “Reimagining the Future: Race, Solidarity and the Culture of Work.” Attending art school and obtaining a degree is a privilege not afforded to all. Moderated by Jinko Gotoh, this panel discusses how to challenge the status quo and create alternative career opportunities, especially…

Empowering girls and femme-identifying youth from under-resourced communities to find, develop, and use their voice for positive social change through filmmaking. What to Expect A free, intensive summer film program to train in the technical and practical art of documentary filmmaking.Free, year-round engagement and creative learning about feminism, social change, and filmmaking.Personal, academic, and professional development,…

Women should be represented in the gaming world. If you’re between 13 and 18 years old, we want to hear your idea for an original mobile game. From pyramids to puzzles, planets to pickles, paintball to pinball — if you want to play it — we want to hear it. Use what inspires you, get…

The Diversity Apprenticeship Program (DAP) is an initiative by The Broad to create career opportunities for underrepresented communities in the museum field broadly and art handling and preparations world specifically. By underrepresented, we mean people who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color; women; immigrants; LGBTQIA+; people who were formerly incarcerated; and foster youth….

New design competition for students attending high school, college and university in California. Students will learn design process, practice CAD skills, and build their portfolio for a chance to win up to $500 in prizes. Most of us are home a lot more now. Whether working or studying from home, organizers can help us declutter our…

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Fresh Films is looking for storytellers and filmmakers ages 13-19 to submit short films that educate and inspire action on important issues in your world! Winners of the competition will be celebrated at an AT&T Youth Voices Collective event at Tribeca Film Festival!Your mission: Create a 1-3 minute short film using a mobile device (think…

Join a Youth Media Challenge to engage student voice and choice and foster civic engagement. Ideal for distance or in-person learning. Challenges are open to middle and high school students across the U.S. Challenge your students to get more civically engaged and media literate this year. These standards-aligned projects, for multiple content areas, come with…

Edge Factor is providing a FREE toolkit of high impact media to celebrate and inspire young women in your community to discover innovative and rewarding career pathways in the skilled trades. This Experience includes 5 days of career exploration media, a keynote presentation, “How To” guides on hosting events, promotional images, t-shirt designs, and more….

Girls Make Beats’ clubs can bring student leadership, sisterhood, mentorship, masterclasses, and real world opportunities to your school. Apply to bring Girls Make Beats to your community today! Click Here to Apply Now!

From July 6 – July 30, build and develop your creative and artistic skills while exploring a specific medium or aspect of art and design. While this online program cannot fully replace the first-hand, on-campus experience, Otis College intends for their online offering to provide students the opportunity to experience a collegiate-level, immersive, and challenging…

See the full slideshow from the First Annual Arts, Media, and Entertainment Coalition Meeting and learn about AME sponsors, upcoming events, and opportunities for AME teachers. CLICK HERE to see the slides!Download CLICK HERE to sign up for AME’s Monthly Newsletter and stay up to date with all things AME Education

New this Term! The Tuition Waiver Program – Free to CTE AME teachers throughout California!Spring Semester begins February 16AS CTE AME teachers, you are now eligible to take Extension courses, tuition free (participants are responsible for the $30 registration/student insurance fee, any lab fees, and materials/supplies)In addition to numerous art and design courses, we offer…

Take advantage of Music Forward’s industry sessions, office hours, online tutorials, open mic events, and more! CLICK HERE to Learn More

For teens who love to create, the California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) application is now live for Summer 2021! The Arts Program provides students with a unique opportunity to experience a broad range of possibilities within the world of animation. From fine art to digital animation, this program encourages students to explore…

Whether your school routinely supports distance learning or is facing unexpected closures, Adobe has assembled free resources and learning opportunities to help educators engage remote students through online learning and projects designed for distance and virtual teaching. Access free distance learning lessons, projects, resources, and activities for primary, middle, or secondary school students and teachers….

UTA’s Summer Internship Program exposes Interns to a wide variety of business practices in the field of entertainment. Interns receive formal instruction on the fundamentals of the talent agency business and how to work within it. The skills learned and relationships built during the program are meant to springboard interns to join the Agent Training…

Submit your best video Snaps to Spotlight for the opportunity to earn a share of more than $1 million that we’re making available to creators every day! All you need is a Snapchat account and an idea. Get creative and participate for your chance to share your artistic voice and win the prize! CLICK HERE…

Nickelodeon’s YouTube series Animation 101 details the basic mechanics of animation, the Nick studio experience, and more. This channel has the tools you need to explore and learn animation and related careers. With videos like Animation Pre-Production Explained in Less than 5 Minutes, How We Make 3D Cartoons, and How to Work at Nickelodeon, you’ll…

PIPELINES is a mobile app that connects underrepresented talent ages 15+ to hard-to-find career and training opportunities tech, entertainment, and creative industries. Our goal is to provide more accessible opportunities to develop and hone their talents so we can start to see talented people in these industries that actually reflect the diversity of the real…

Journeys in Film is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that amplifies the storytelling power of film to educate the most visually literate generation in history. This organization transforms entertainment media into educational media by designing and publishing cost-free, educational resources for teachers to accompany carefully chosen feature films and documentaries while meeting mandated standards in all core subjects. Selected films are used…

Join the California Alliance for Arts Education for their ongoing arts education webinar series. Learn tools to help you engage your students from prominent arts educators. Confront pressing issues in arts education like remote teaching, community activism, and student participation. CLICK HERE to stay up to date with the Webinar Series!

Did you miss the BRIC Foundation and Get Schooled’s college application webinar? Not to worry! The content is available in a public powerpoint and a series of YouTube videos. Learn the ins and outs of how to apply to college, what your art portfolio should look like, step by step instructions for financial aid and…

Join Riptide Music’s CEO Keatly Haldeman every week as he interviews popular music professionals about their artistry and industry. Throughout his career as a music entrepreneur, Haldeman has been hands-on with every aspect of the worldwide sync licensing, publishing and record label business from A&R, creative, marketing, publishing administration, royalties, legal, finance, mergers, acquisitions, distribution…

Click here to Subscribe to Adobe for Education’s YouTube Channel Since launching their education YouTube channel earlier this year, Adobe has added over 500 videos that have gotten more than 2 million views from educators. Subscribe to stay up to date with new tutorials, talks, and Education Exchange course videos uploaded each week. Adobe Spark…

KQED Education Welcome to the free media literacy teaching and learning hub for educators and students. You’ll find professional development courses, classroom resources, and unique tools that allow students to practice critical thinking, media-making, and civil discourse. Provided by the nonprofit public media station, KQED. KQED Learn An academic forum to discuss issues that matter…

USITT (The Association for Performing Arts and Entertainment Professionals) is offering programs for on-demand learning, theater safety, and mentorship. INNOVA INNOVA is the online on-demand learning platform brought to you by ESTA and USITT. Whether you are seeking continuing education credits or simply wish to increase your knowledge, INNOVA’s programming allows you to view courses…

The Student Voices Campaign is an annual statewide creative arts challenge for students (grades 7-12) to make their voices heard! Advocate for the education you want to see in your schools! Outstanding art pieces will be selected and recognized in Spring 2021. The deadline to submit work is February 22, 2021 To learn more and…

Top mixing engineer Dave Pensado, and industry veteran Herb Trawick talk all things audio in their weekly show, Pensado’s Place. Pensado also produces audio mixing tutorials in his video series Into the Lair. Pensado’s Place Website: https://www.pensadosplace.tv/ Latest Pensado’s Place Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qszx5Mmk_84&feature=emb_logo Latest Into the Lair Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1a7G9R7Vg8&feature=emb_logo

The Soundtrap EDU Summit is a free online experience dedicated to helping educators learn how to empower their students and, in turn, helping to create the future world we all envision. Act quick; you have until October 15th to access the video materials, PDFs, and certificates Soundtrap has to offer. Learn More at: https://open.spotify.com/show/4z9ibd47PHNM5kNX0moKT4?si=-TCyLifSQLSAP7VRdqw08g

High Tech High and the California Department of Education have created this free professional learning community for twenty teams of educators to grow and share equity-focused project-based learning. With the support of an HTH Team Mentor, PBL Leadership Academy teams will design personalized Leadership Projects to address a question that speaks to their authentic needs. Teams create…

Mark your calendars for three days of workshops, performances and presentations….all free and live streamed so you can join from wherever you are! Explore your creativity, learn from industry leaders about creative careers, and meet new people. Workshops have limited capacity so don’t wait to sign up! For more details about the various workshops, click here. Register here!

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On September 1st at 7 p.m. (EDT) the Cinematography Part 1 seminar will be given by professional cinematographer and USC professor of cinematography Tristan Whitman. Professional Development Seminars have been designed to build throughout the year, and teachers are encouraged to attend from the beginning. To locate the schedule of seminars and contests for the…

If you missed CA-AME’s 2020 Virtual Institute you can still access over 30 Hours of content! Simply donate a minimum of $10 here and we will provide the password to access the videos below. Access is free to all who attended the event.