How to be a Graphic Designer for Film + TV

What format is the course in?

A Graphic Designer Made That: How to be a Graphic Designer for Film + Television is a two-part online course composed of multiple chapters, quizzes, template downloads, portfolio assignments, written guides, and extra goodies. Students will be encouraged to complete the course at their own pace.

How will the course be structured?

The course will be split into TWO parts. Students can register for just one part of the course if they wish, or bundle both parts of the course together (recommended!)

What will Part 01 cover?

Part 01 covers everything you want to know about DOING The Job, including:

What Exactly Does A Graphic Designer for Film + T.V. do? • Your friends in the Art Department and Beyond • Working To Scripts and Schedules • Research and Information Gathering • Creative Freedom – When You Have It And When You Don't • Developing Designs: Shifting Your Design Thinking Using Typography Well • Color and Camera • Pitching, Revisions, and Approvals Legal & Clearances • Making it REAL: Preparing Artwork for Fabrication • The Secret to Crushing It: Staying Organized Through The Chaos • Skills, Tools, and Credentials Required for the Job

What will Part 02 cover?

Part 02 covers everything you want to know about GETTING The Job, including:

Cool Cool Cool But How Do I Find A JOB? • What Am I – Employee or Freelancer? Finding and Joining a Film Union • How to Meet Film People When You Don't Know Anyone • Getting Your Start – Points of Entry for Graphic Designers • Location, Location, Location • Job-Hunting FAQ • The Film Crew Lifestyle: The Good, The Bad, and the Unbelievable • Tips To Manage Workload, Workplace Stress, and Work/Life Balance • Pros and Cons of Working As A Graphic Designer for Film Portfolio Building & Getting Hired • Film Crew Finances • Essential Film Portfolio Projects • & more!

When will the course launch?

Building a first-of-its-kind online course of this magnitude takes a lot of time (especially in-between busy film crew schedules!) Part 01 is open for enrollment. Part 02 coming soon!