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Communications major w/ minor in anthropology OR an anthro major w/ a minor in communications?

by uniondocs Question by apple: Communications major w/ minor in anthropology OR an anthro major w/ a minor in communications? I am debating between being a Communications major and a minor in Anthropology or being an Anthropology major and a Communications minor. You need 11 classes to do a Comm major, 6 for a minor You need 9 classes for Anthro major, 6 for a minor I have to do 7 more comm classes to complete the Comm MAJOR, or 5 for comm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Filmmakers World Tagged With: Crew Deal Memo

Film Studies + Communications + Minor?

Question by Steve L: Film Studies + Communications + Minor? I am double-majoring in Film Studies (focusing on Production) and Communications (more or less focusing on Mass Comm. and Advertising). I was wondering which would be more advantageous to either Grad school admission or employment. a.) Taking more classes in the majors, hopefully increasing my depth of knowledge in the respective fields. b.) Getting a minor in a more "classical" academic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Filmmakers World Tagged With: Crew Deal Memo, Minor Actor/Model Release

I’m changing my major from pharmacy to accounting with a minor in film studies?

Question by Timothy: I'm changing my major from pharmacy to accounting with a minor in film studies? So I'm in my third year at Pasadena City College (community college). I would've stayed just 2 years but I decided that I wanted to finish organic chemistry before moving on to the university. My first year I got all As mostly in GE classes and Statistics and 1 C in Calculus 1 (what else, right?!). And my second year I focused on one full year of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Filmmakers World Tagged With: Crew Deal Memo, Minor Actor/Model Release

Q&A: Best School for Film/Cinema Major and Psychology Minor?

by uniondocs Question by Andy: Best School for Film/Cinema Major and Psychology Minor? Can you rank these schools based on how good their film/cinema and psychology programs are? Thanks! Columbia Cornell Dartmouth U Penn UC: Berkeley UC: LA U of Virginia Wake Forest NYU Elon U Michigan PSU Best answer: Answer by PE2008By definition, no "Film School" is any good, because graduates from all schools are very unlikely to have successful careers in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Filmmakers World Tagged With: Crew Deal Memo, Use Of Literary Material

Would Sheridan College offer Animation and Film? Film as a Minor, Animation as a Major?

Question by Pam C: Would Sheridan College offer Animation and Film? Film as a Minor, Animation as a Major? Hi, im fourteen years old, and im really worried about my future. Im interested in animation, I'v done 15 second shorts, digital inking with Photoshop CS2, animations in Flash, and I own an animation disc and materials. Also I'v done murals for schools. Most of the people I know tell me that I should go into an art career. Unfourtunatly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Filmmakers World Tagged With: Casting Director Agreement, Crew Deal Memo, Minor Actor/Model Release

Q&A: Is having a Minor in Econ smart if my major is Film and video?

Question by samsterga: Is having a Minor in Econ smart if my major is Film and video? I realized that if I change my minor from Marketing to Economics I could possible graduate early without taking summer classes or Study abroad, taking only Econ classes in Dublin. But Marketing seems more realistic for a film major. If I stick with Marketing, I'll have to take a may-mester class, plus hope all next year (fall and spring semesters) that the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Filmmakers World Tagged With: Crew Deal Memo, FOR INVESTORS, Minor Actor/Model Release

Q&A: Which of the these three would be a great minor for a film major?

by uniondocs Question by lightning27: Which of the these three would be a great minor for a film major? I am a sophomore film major at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. I am also into math and anything involving computers, and I was very strong in math back in high school. I don't want to let these other interests go to waste. Which of the these is the best minor to go along with my film major? I want to know what looks good when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Filmmakers World Tagged With: Crew Deal Memo, Minor Actor/Model Release

Can I go to graduate school for Anthropology with a BA in Documentary Production + minor in Gender Studies?

Question by Meg: Can I go to graduate school for Anthropology with a BA in Documentary Production + minor in Gender Studies? I have a BA in Documentary Production and Cinematography with minors in Photography and Gender Studies. I want to get my master's in Anthropology so it will make me more marketable as a Documentarian for companies such as National Geographic and the Discovery Channel. Not only is it marketable, its something that I'm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Filmmakers World Tagged With: Crew Deal Memo, Professional Advisors Forms, TV Distribution Agreement

Can a minor (say 17) enter a legal contract with a business investor?

Question by demravager: Can a minor (say 17) enter a legal contract with a business investor? Say a 17 year old filmmaker is offered money from an investor to finance a film. Would the minor be able to take the money and sign the necessary paperwork and have that hold up in court? If you have some background in law, that would be helpful, please confirm your sources. I don't want guesses and assumptions, but facts. Best answer: Answer by Marcia … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Filmmakers World Tagged With: Crew Deal Memo, Editor Agreement, Gaffer Agreement, Grip Agreement, Hair Stylist Agreement, Make-up and Special Effects Agreement

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