Entertainment, Media & Arts

Esther Jang: On being an artist, a teacher, and securing an O-1 visa

After a career in the arts for six years, she earned a Master’s degree from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. Esther’s unique background and career path serve as inspiration to other international students interested in pursuing the arts or humanities in the US. 

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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The Beginner’s Guide to Working in Music

Whether it’s an IT position at a music streaming company, a sound engineer at a recording studio, or an A&R job at a record label, exciting new careers in music are emerging across the globe.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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How to make a Character Design Portfolio

Creating the Perfect Character Design Portfolios with Chris Battle!

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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Commentary: AI Should Not Be Everything, Everywhere, All At Once

If you read just a single opinion piece on artificial intelligence, “The Case Against AI Everything, Everywhere, All at Once” by Judy Estrin is the one.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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TV Everywhere: The Streaming Revolution That Could Have Been

Could much of the hurt that currently afflicts the television industry have been avoided had the networks and MVPDs gone ahead with the MVPD-based TV Everywhere apps that were first proposed back in the early 2010s?

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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Career Readiness Resources

Equity in Entertainment | UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE)

The Hollywood Diversity Report series of now bi-annual reports has transferred to the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment …

Meet Creative Industry Helpful Humans at Duke and Beyond

“Helpful Humans” is a listing of Duke staff, faculty, and alumni to help you navigate your interest in creative industries. …

Exploring Creative Industries Across Campus

This abbreviated list of on and off campus creative industry opportunities is brought to you in partnership with DEMAN (Duke …

Creative Industry Resources from the Pros

This abbreviated list of professional resources is brought to you in partnership with DEMAN (Duke Entertainment, Media & Arts Network)

Creative Industry Job Search Platforms

This abbreviated list of industry specific job search platforms is brought to you in partnership with DEMAN (Duke Entertainment, Media …

Creative Industry Professional Organizations

Creative industry is an ever-changing field where dynamics of current trends influence professional standards of practice and foster new developments …

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