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Sayeed
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Is going to film school required for working in the communications department?
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Nicolas Ortega Ward
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Hi Sayeed,
In my experience, having a degree in film or a similar field nor attending Film school are necessary prerequisites to be able to work in the communications industry. There are many great professionals who have had a successful career without getting a degree.
That being said, going to Film school or getting a degree in the filed of communications can really help open many doors in your professional life, as well as help to set you apart from other possible candidates.
The most important thing you can do to start working in the communications department is to start "early". This can mean different things depending on what you are interested in, like getting an internship at a production company, a marketing agency or even working at a rental house (if you were to be more interested in the tech side of things).
There are some many different jobs within this filed that knowing what you don't want to do is just as important as knowing what you do like. Having that in mind my best advise for you would be to not wait until you are done with your education to start getting experience. Doing both at the same time will help you get ahead of the competition as well as allow you to take maximum advantage of your education.
I Hope this was helpful,
Good Luck
Nico Ortega
In my experience, having a degree in film or a similar field nor attending Film school are necessary prerequisites to be able to work in the communications industry. There are many great professionals who have had a successful career without getting a degree.
That being said, going to Film school or getting a degree in the filed of communications can really help open many doors in your professional life, as well as help to set you apart from other possible candidates.
The most important thing you can do to start working in the communications department is to start "early". This can mean different things depending on what you are interested in, like getting an internship at a production company, a marketing agency or even working at a rental house (if you were to be more interested in the tech side of things).
There are some many different jobs within this filed that knowing what you don't want to do is just as important as knowing what you do like. Having that in mind my best advise for you would be to not wait until you are done with your education to start getting experience. Doing both at the same time will help you get ahead of the competition as well as allow you to take maximum advantage of your education.
I Hope this was helpful,
Good Luck
Nico Ortega
Scott Bedell
Theatre Professional and Consultant
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Communications departments pull their talent from many different sources. Individuals can have degrees in Communications, English, Journalism, Speech, Theatre, and many more. According to the US Bureau and Census Office in 2010, only 27.3% of majors were working in their field of study. Meaning, your choice of a major does not necessarily lock you in to a career path.
Look at the options for the school you are attending. Their employment after college rate, activities you will enjoy, possibly major, and anything else you may find important. Than pick the major and aim towards learning skills that will make you employable in your dream job.