Arts & Entertainment

Welcome to the Arts & Entertainment Community. Learn more about career paths in the Arts & Entertainment industry, gain access to career resources, and explore opportunities.

Arts Management, Museums, Galleries, Libraries

Arts Management, Museums, Galleries, Libraries

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Arts, Film/TV, Music, Theatre, Comedy

Arts, Film/TV, Music, Theatre, Comedy

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Entertainment, Media, Music, Sports

Entertainment, Media, Music, Sports

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Journalism, Writing, & Publishing

Journalism, Writing, & Publishing

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Careers in UX Design Roundtable: 5 Designers Share How They Navigate the Industry

Published on April 10, 2023

User experience (UX) design roles rarely look the same. The role of a UX designer depends significantly on the employer you work for. Because every company has different needs, audiences, and products, each defines UX design differently. UX designers work …

By Forage
Showcase your skills. Find your career fit.
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…But How Do I Make The Right Choice?

Published on April 7, 2023

It’s that time of year – you’re starting to hear back from volunteer sites, research opportunities, graduate schools, or internship/job applications. Now that you know what your possibilities are, how do you decide which one to pursue?

Making big decisions …

By Katie Fell
Katie Fell Assistant Director, Harvard College Still Deciding, Exploring, & Self-Assessment
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Neuroscience and Brain Behavior Career Pathways Panel Recap

Published on February 17, 2023

Did you miss the Neuroscience and Brain Behavior Career Pathways Panel?  Our amazing alumni panelists (see below) had some valuable insights to share. 

Take Note! 

OCS PAF Meera’s Take Away: 

Reverse engineering your career is a thing! Either divert from your …

By Katie Fell
Katie Fell Assistant Director, Harvard College Still Deciding, Exploring, & Self-Assessment
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Leadership Development and Rotational Programs

Below is a sample of the organizations that have structured leadership development programs. These entry-level programs often allow employees to …

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Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities

The Arts Endowment seeks to address barriers and advance training and career opportunities in the arts for individuals with disabilities.

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Firsthand Vault Guides

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Graduate Spotlights

Heidi Lai, English and History & Literature

Luke Walker, Statistics

Amanda Su, History & Literature

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Mary Ortega, ALM Journalism

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Brandon Edwards, ALM Liberal Arts

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Skill Building Courses

Professional Songwriting

Professional Songwriting

Cliff Goldmacher
Join professional songwriter Cliff Goldmacher as he shares his insights on the songwriting process and on what it takes to…
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Having a Vision in Entertainment

Having a Vision in Entertainment

LinkedIn News
Go behind the scenes with Oprah Winfrey and LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner as they discuss Oprah’s career, the power of…
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Getting Started in Graphic Design

Getting Started in Graphic Design

Cara St. Hilaire
New to graphic design? You’re in the right place. Discover the most crucial skills, tools, and techniques for graphic designers…
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Book Writing

Book Writing

genConnectU
Are you a passionate writer who’s always thought about writing a book, but didn’t know where to start? Maybe you…
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Selling Your Novel

Selling Your Novel

Jessica Brody
You’ve written a book, and you’re excited to get it into readers’ hands. Selling your novel to a major publisher…
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Data Storytelling

Data Storytelling

Bill Shander
We are wired for story. We crave it. Storytelling has played an integral role in our ability to make progress…
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Writing Articles

Writing Articles

Starshine Roshell
Articles are an effective tool for communicating complex ideas and stories in a friendly, credible, and easy-to-follow way. In this…
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Writing: The Craft of Story

Writing: The Craft of Story

Lisa Cron
In this course, author Lisa Cron digs into the craft of writing a compelling story based on what the brain…
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The Data Science of Sports Management

The Data Science of Sports Management

Barton Poulson
A passion for sports can turn an ordinarily math-averse individual into an amateur statistician, ready to back up their pick…
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Being Confident On Camera

Being Confident On Camera

CreatorUp
Learn how to be confident on camera and keep your audience engaged in your message. TV host and weatherman Jonathan…
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Learning Screenwriting

Learning Screenwriting

Mark Tapio Kines
Join independent film director and screenwriter Mark Tapio Kines as he walks you through the process of getting your screenplay…
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Audio and Music Production

Audio and Music Production

Garrick Chow
What does it take to get work, and get skilled, in audio and music production? Garrick Chow has been making…
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Visual Thinking Strategies

Visual Thinking Strategies

Philip Yenawine
What if teachers taught with questions rather than lectures? What if students were asked to reflect instead of regurgitate? Visual…
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Producing Professional Audio and Video Podcasts

Producing Professional Audio and Video Podcasts

Whether you want to record a song, fix audio tracks, or enhance sound effects with multitrack recording, our Adobe Audition…
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