This certificate provides students with the managerial, fundraising, marketing, and financial skills necessary to succeed in the competitive world of visual and performing arts organizations. The program is ideal for practicing and aspiring arts professionals, as well as visual and performing artists looking to enhance their careers with positions in arts management.

This certificate provides participants with the writing skills necessary to compete and succeed in a rapidly evolving workplace. Students who have completed the program will be able to claim a competitive professional edge by demonstrating a high-level proficiency in basic writing and communication skills, and by having strategies for adapting those tools to a growing and ever-changing technological landscape.

This certificate is designed for professionals interested in learning the fundamentals of historic preservation regulation and practice in New York City. Whether you have a general interest in the subject matter or are considering a career shift, the program will give you a solid foundation in preservation policy and practice and will introduce you to the full range of tools currently applied in the ongoing campaign to save the City’s storied architecture.

This certificate provides students with a well-rounded foundation of expert instruction, professional guidance, and field experience, preparing you for writing accurate and engaging articles and features. Learn the essential research, information-gathering, and reporting skills of journalism, from feature writing and investigative reporting to long-form interviews and arts and music criticism.

This certificate provides students with the copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking skills that are in demand across all types of media, including book, magazine, and online publishing. Through hands-on practice, learn to proof against manuscripts; use appropriate reference works; and solve common grammar, punctuation, and word use issues. Also, receive training in Adobe InCopy and InDesign, the most commonly used software for copyediting and proofreading.

This certificate provides participants with real-life professional scenarios as a way to build practical skills in writing and editing for individuals in mid-level positions. Students acquire a deep understanding of intercultural communication and communication technologies, as they learn to craft professional-quality portfolio pieces that demonstrate their nuanced communication skills.

This certificate provides a comprehensive approach to storytelling that will distinguish you professionally--no matter what your industry or experience level. Gain the skills to improve your craft and publish your work. Learn how storytelling can enhance communications--from screenwriting to print and digital media to drafting your resume.

This certificate provides participants with foundations for success in writing for television and film. Gain the skills to translate great ideas into compelling stories, leveraging character-driven narrative and innovative story design to sustain long-term audience engagement. Then, learn how to pitch and sell your work, ensuring that your script stands out in an ever-changing industry landscape.

This certificate provides participants with a competitive advantage in today’s rapidly evolving landscape of ever-changing technologies, shifting markets, and daring new approaches to storytelling. Through five foundational courses, acquire a grounded and comprehensive understanding of the essential roles, approaches, expectations, and responsibilities involved in producing films, TV series, and related media. 

Career Advancement Courses afford students the opportunity to build upon their current professional insights, while differentiating themselves by acquiring knowledge in areas of speciality.

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