The demand for high-quality film and TV production is only going to continue to grow. With so many streaming outlets producing high-quality shows and movies, there is a definite need for high-quality technicians to help run everything from behind the scenes while at the same time understanding what it takes to get a concept of a film or show into a reality.
Traditional types of schools will cover many aspects of the filmmaking process but also take three to four years to complete. Film academies will be intensive and quite expensive and will take up to two years in many cases. Yet that’s a long time to have to learn these days when the demand is outpacing the supply of qualified individuals.
There’s also a great deal of wasted talent out there without the right combination of business know-how and proper networking.
How MediaU approaches the industry differently
Besides being extremely affordable, MediaU is all about approaching the content-making industry with the new age as the central focus. Yes, Film and TV are still the primary outlets of content creation and distribution.
However, there are social media channels (although still relatively young compared to the overall industry) that have still made a significant impact overall. This is where we see budding entrepreneurs produce their content professionally on channels such as YouTube and create successful content, companies, and followers that can generate extensive amounts of revenue.
It stays at the forefront of EdTech and the industry it serves to produce the highest quality candidates after every class. It doesn’t require a comprehensive set of classes such as traditional schooling, and only after a few curated lessons, with some mentorships, you are ready to go and start producing that type of content.
It doesn’t matter if you’re simply starting out in the industry or if you’re already a few years in the industry and are looking to sharpen your skills. The best way to continue to be successful these days is with continued education and always upskilling with the latest education and trends. MediaU is already onboard with what the future of education is, as a four-year degree starts to find itself less useful, overpriced, and obsolete.
Micro-credentials are where MediaU shines. This is with smaller and shorter classes with a specific focus that can help you see if you’re ready to join the Film and TV industry full time or if it was simply a passion, to begin with. This permits you to test the waters with a much smaller investment than other types of schooling, which at times requires substantial upfront costs.
Purely online
MediaU is able to offer these high-quality programs because it is an online-only school that works to provide its classes with the latest e-learning technology possible. That means you’re able to learn from the comfort of your home without the hassle of having to travel to a specific campus in only one location.
You can handle many of these courses offered at your own pace and your own schedule, all without leaving the house. Yet that doesn’t mean you’ll be lacking in practical experience because even though it’s all online, MediaU works only with useful, ready-to-use concepts in the real world so that once you’re done with the course, you have upskilled yourself appropriately.
Thus, you can take a course, dissect the results, use them out in the open world, and if you feel that you need more education and skills, then simply head back to MediaU to obtain it. In addition, each course will come with a certificate of completion, so you’re able to add these fundamental and advanced courses to any resume or online profile.
Working with experts
One of the best components of MediaU, as if working with the future of educational technology, are the advisors and staff themselves. All of its advisors who offer courses, mentorships, or one on one classes, are all from the industry. That means they’re bringing their practical experience into a classroom setting. Similar to what a masterclass can be, but a masterclass is only one class, while this is a suite of classes specially created by these industry leaders.
The founder himself hails from Disney and National Geographic, while the rest of the advisors have worked with entertainment agencies, broadcast channels, and streaming services such as Netflix.
So that means whether you’re learning about how to get your independent film marketed or you want your next screenplay properly pitched and funded, all of this comes with people who have the tips and tricks to be successful.
A networked community
Even after all the coursework is done, once you’ve taken a course with MediaU, you’re able to join the community and thus have access to all the virtual networking events. You can sync yourself up with like-minded individuals to work on your next creative project or network your way into getting yourself the dream job at a studio or streaming network.
All of this comes with consistent coaching and mentoring from your advisors, who can help shape your career and educational path to be one that is always moving forward and successful. This community and industry are ever-changing, and so are the course options at MediaU.
Not a competition for traditional schools
MediaU can also help to be ancillary schooling and education for those that may be enrolled at a Film Academy or in University studying the dramatic arts. Whether it’s the student, professor, or University itself, our courses can easily help round out a solid education through e-learning and the business-oriented offering that we have. This can help young artists have a way to get their pitch heard or their next project get in front of the right audience through the mentoring, networking, and courses themselves. It doesn’t need to be a complete replacement for traditional education and can work just as well as a support course.
For those that are concerned with the money for some of the courses, MediaU offers several scholarship opportunities to aid in offsetting the cost of the classes. This will help to give everyone who’s interested a chance to enter into this dynamic and ever-shifting industry.
Final Thoughts
Always feel free to check in and see what courses we are offering. Don’t worry if you feel as if the classes themselves will be outdated; we wouldn’t be a proper educational tech company if we didn’t offer updates to the courses as needed.
With that said, once you complete a course, in most cases you’ll have a year to retake any part of the course and to take the updated version of the program if it becomes available. This helps to keep you upskilled throughout your coursework and ahead of the competition when it comes to looking for roles in the industry.
Don’t hesitate any longer and take a look at some of our introductory courses to get a feel for yourself. Weigh them up and see what sits well with you and what is appealing to your specific position.
In addition, you will have access to world-class faculty and industry leaders, all without having to do a cumbersome application or enrollment. So step up your career today and sign up now.
