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Our 2024 Summer Cohort took place in person at our host, Pace University. Classes were M-F, 8AM-1PM in the classroom, computer lab, or field trips to local vendors.

Participants work in pairs to conceptualize, draft, source, budget, and present the design for a short film script. Lessons move quickly simulating the collaborative, yet fast-paced nature of the business. Each group completes a design deck and wrap book which provides details for their design from broad concept to custom scripted props.

Instructors are all active union members in the local industry. They share real examples of scenarios they face to prepare students for the realities of the ever-evolving industry.

After program conclusion, alumni are listed in our directory and stay in touch through our online message board for job opportunities and general career support.

Details for our Summer 2025 Program will be announced in the Spring.

free Course Materials included:

  • Drawing Materials

    — Pen & Pencil Set

    — Grid & Trace Papers

    — Architectural Scale Ruler

    — Scale Furniture Templates

  • Survey Tools

    — Laser & Manual Tape Measures

    — Pocket Notebook & Pen

    — Multi-tool

    — Portable Phone Charger

  • Software & Subscriptions

    — 1 Year of Adobe Creative Suite, ShotDeck, & ArtCube Nation

    — Full subscription to Rhino 8

    — Monthly Unlimited Metro Cards

I was so grateful for the resources provided in this program and how they eased what could've been a huge financial burden. Having free access to software, a printer, and the program itself was very freeing.

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Make the city your classroom

RESEARCH AT THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY PICTURE COLLECTION

LOCATION SCOUTING HOMES FOR STUDENTS' DESIGN PROJECTS

SHOPPING FOR LAMPS AT ECLECTIC ENCORE PROPS

SET DEC SHOPPING AT STATE SUPPLY, NEWEL, AND PROP & SPOON

PROP SHOW & TELL WITH LOCAL PROP MASTER'S KIT

GUIDED TOUR OF PROP FABRICATION SHOP THE SPECIALIST 

PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION, SCENIC, & SET DRESSING AT IATSE LOCAL 52 UNION HALL 

ICVFX INTERACTIVE STUDIO TOUR AT FUSE TECHNICAL GROUP

Practical Demonstrations

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Real World Applications

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Local Vendors

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Practical Demonstrations ✺ Real World Applications ✺ Local Vendors ✺

Lectures & Demos with Industry professionals

  • Wynn Thomas

    Intro to Production Design

  • MEGHAN BROWN

    What is an Art Director?

  • AUDREY SOODOO-RAPHAEL

    Intro to Reading & Creating Scale Drawings

  • CHARLOTTE HORNSBY

    Intro to Cinematography & Collaborating with DPs

  • JULIA SEEBECK

    Intro to Locations & Scouting

  • DONAVIN MERRIT

    Rhino 2D Drafting

  • KEVIN COBELLO

    Art Coordinators & Keeping Your Dept. Organized

  • SAM FROESCHLE

    Budgeting for Materials & Labor

  • ANA KALVO

    What Does A Graphic Designer Do? + Intro to Photoshop & Illustrator

  • ED JOHNSON

    Intro to Shopcraft

  • JULIA TORRES

    Demonstration of Constructing a Window Flat

  • CATHY NASCH

    Hands-on Demonstration of Beginner Scenic Painting Techniques

  • BARBARA KASTNER

    Demonstration of Window Curtain Hanging Installation

  • SADRA TEHRANI

    Rhino 3D Modeling

  • CHEYENNE FORD

    How to Read Production Documents

  • MARIA HOOPER

    Collaborating with Costume Design

  • DONALD MOWAT

    Collaboraing with Hair & Makeup Dept.

  • MICHAEL SHAW

    Early Career Guidance

  • NATALIE ROBIN

    What Are Unions & How Can You Join

“I have learned so much more than I expected about the different departments and all of the brilliant people needed to make entertainment actually happen.”

ANONYMOUS EXIT SURVEY FOR SUMMER 2024 PROGRAM