In this course, you will refine your professional identity and polish your portfolio to help you secure your place in the industry. You will engage in practical interview simulations, honing your ability to confidently articulate your experience and problem-solving skills. Workforce Integration will also provide you with the financial literacy and vital self-care practices essential for a thriving freelance costuming career.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Resume, cover letter, portfolio, and job interview preparation
- Online presence, IMDB
- Industry trends and changes, such as new technology, and the importance of life long learning
- Managing cyclical nature of industry and contract work, risk and back up plans
- Creative ways to get started in the film industry and various career paths
- Union membership checklist, experience, portfolio and sewing samples
- Day Calls
- Professionalizing industry behaviour, diversity and inclusion
- Self-care
- Team building, finding allies, and managing boundaries
- Tailoring verbal and non-verbal communication skills to fit costume departments specific demands
- Reflecting on personal communication and leadership styles within the film costuming context
- Designing ways to maintain morale and motivation in the costume department
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.