UAG Opportunities Blog

Week 5: October 3, 2022

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Reminders

Opportunities

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Narrative Lab (Unpaid)

WHAT: The Narrative Lab is a free filmmaking workshop open to advanced young filmmakers who have distinguished themselves artistically and want to continue to hone their skills as filmmakers in a 9-month program that will equip them with advanced skills in screenwriting, producing, editing, cinematography, and sound. During this program, you will produce short narrative films that are written, directed, produced, and edited by you! The production phase of the program begins in Spring 2023 where you will be matched with mentors, a youth producer, and a staff producer who will support you.

WHO: Any high schooler residing in New York City

WHEN: October 17, 2022 - June 14, 2023, every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 - 6:30 PM

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 4, 2022

APPLY HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Narrative2022

CreateHER (Unpaid)

WHAT: CreateHER is a free course for NYC-based high school students who are girls or non-binary, and who are interested in writing and producing for theatre. Through the program, students are given the technical and creative tools to take their creativity from an idea to reality. CreateHER provides high-level playwriting and producing courses as well as features guest speakers who are leaders in the industry: from producers and general managers, to groundbreaking playwrights, and casting directors. By the end of the semester, students write, produce, and present a short play of their own!

WHO: Any student that identifies as a girl or non-binary

WHEN: Sundays from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, beginning October 16

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 9, 2022

APPLY HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJXDjkgZujmYsKwou7CZmrNTs2xnRtzIARJahy8ZVJs5wZgQ/viewform

Graphic Design Exposure: Poster Design (Stipend)

WHAT: Youth Design Center is a youth creative agency and innovation hub that trains and employs youth in design and technology to increase access to the innovation economy. In this course, you learn the fundamentals of digital imaging, typography, while using industry-level applications. In addition you will learn the creative process from concept development through production while earning a $600 stipend OR laptop.

WHO: Any high schooler that resides in New York City

WHEN: October 17 - November 17, IN PERSON Mondays through Thursdays @ 3:30 PM - 5 PM

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 11, 2022

APPLY HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfnIl-sKMjpq8MMS2g6xCeePZ6UjXCzta-FLT6bSm3XB869A/viewform

Digital Media Exposure (Stipend)

WHAT: Youth Design Center is a youth creative agency and innovation hub that trains and employs youth in design and technology to increase access to the innovation economy. In this course, you will explore the cutting-edge of digital media to make images, sound, and video. This apprenticeship will acquaint you with industry-standard practices, teach you what you need to know to get a job in the media industries, and empower you to make meaningful contributions to the culture and your community. You’ll be equipped with a robust understanding of still image photography, audio manipulation, and videography from pre to post while earning a $600 stipend. You’ll learn from and gain an appreciation for the history and contemporary context of all things digital in an integrated studio and creative process that produces stories and designs.

WHO: Any High Schooler that Resides in New York City

WHEN: October 17 - December 1, Tues/Weds/Thurs @ 4 PM - 7 PM

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 14, 2022

APPLY HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfnIl-sKMjpq8MMS2g6xCeePZ6UjXCzta-FLT6bSm3XB869A/viewform