Click here to see if you are eligible to apply for the 2008 Faculty Seminar
SEE HOW PRIMETIME ENTERTAINMENT WORKS BEHIND THE SCENES!
Administered by the Television Academy Foundation’s Education Programs department, the Faculty Seminar offers college professors opportunities to see how television entertainment works behind the scenes.
Twenty faculty members – chosen by a selection committee - will be invited to Los Angeles
for five days of discussions, presentations and interactions with major studios, production
companies, the networks and their top production and programming people.
The 2008 Faculty Seminar will take place November 11 through 15.
More About the Faculty Seminar
AREAS COVERED:
- PRODUCERS AND WRITERS: how they function in the industry...
- DEVELOPMENT: sources and development of ideas, network pitching.
- NETWORK AND CABLE DECISION MAKING: Program selection, scheduling,
promotion, cancellation...
- DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT AND NEW MEDIA: learn the newest information
- OUT VISITS: behind the scenes, new technology...
- PRODUCTION MEETINGS: see industry professionals in action
...and more!
THERE IS NO SEMINAR FEE
The Television Academy Foundation will cover up to $1000 per Seminar fellow for airfare/lodging ONLY. Fellows in the Los Angeles area will be invited to stay at
the hotel at the Foundation’s expense. Transportation to and from all Seminar events and most meals are provided. Any and all incidental expenses are the responsibility of the attendee.
Click here to see the list of 2007 Faculty Seminar delegates.
How to Apply
All professors, chairs and instructors interested in attending the Seminar should mail the following to the Education Programs office:
- Letter explaining why you wish to attend and how you intend to use the experience at your school.
- Résumé including courses you are currently teaching.
- Photo (Optional)
Note: Please include your home address and telephone number where you can be reached after school hours and during the summer months.
NO EMAILS ACCEPTED
POSTMARK DEADLINE IS JULY 31, 2008
Mail your submission materials to:
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation
Education Programs
attn: Nancy Robinson, Manager
5220 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601-3109
Selected delegates will be notified in mid-August.
Please note: If you have previously attended the Faculty Seminar, you are NOT eligible to apply again. NOT open to teaching assistants.
For More Information
To obtain more information about the Faculty Seminar contact the Education Department at 818/754-2800.
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