Industry & Career Development Course - BMEGT43XYYY

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: • Conduct in-depth research utilizing various data collection methods • Approach and engage with subjects respectfully in unfamiliar cultural settings • Identify funding sources and apply for grants • Initiate collaborations with key representatives of the vibrant art scene in Budapest • Develop a compelling pitch deck to effectively showcase their project • Navigate the landscape of cultural industries to establish a strong networking strategy in Budapest and internationally • Create a standout portfolio and craft a persuasive resume to enhance their professional trajectory in the arts

1. Solid knowledge of the cultural embeddedness of the communication institutional system.
2. Solid knowledge of the most important social science conceptualizations needed to study the communication phenomena
3. Basic knowledge of social institutions (law, language, religion, etc.)

1. Skills of using new perspectives and participating in interdisciplinary projects.
2. Analytical skills
3. Research skills

1. Being unbiased and being free from prejudice.
2. Self-reflection of one's own abilities
3. Professional and moral stand

1. Readiness to help one’s social environement to develop from a historical and political coherent world view.
2. Independence
3. Constructiveness and assertiveness in the context of institutional operation

This course is taught using a variety of instructional methods including: • lectures • master classes • roundtable discussions • one-on-one consultations

• - Producer to Producer: A Step-by-Step Guide to Low-Budget Independent Film Producing, Author: Maureen A. Ryan. Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions; 3rd Edition (November, 2024),
• - The Documentary Filmmaker’s Roadmap: A Practical Guide to Planning, Production and Distribution, Author: Maxine Trump, Publisher: Routledge; 1st Edition (July 16, 2018),
• - Documentary Storytelling: Creative Nonfiction on Screen. Author: Sheila Curran Bernard, Publisher: Routledge; 5th Edition (July 8, 2022)

Attendance is mandatory. No more than 3 classes can be missed.

Activity and papers

• classwork and consultations: 60
• papers: 40
• sum: 100

Participation

Retake and make-up test options are defined by the valid regulations of the University’s Code on Education and Examination.

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 02.06.2024.

This immersive course integrates theory and practice, empowering students to deepen their knowledge and expand their artistic perspectives to enrich their creative process as they develop their own projects in the Creative Production Course. Exploring Budapest’s rich cultural landscape, the course enhances students’ research methods and fosters their ability to engage with their potential subjects respectfully and authentically. Students gain essential competencies in collaboration, they will be equipped with the practical tools and skills needed to refine their work, to identify funding opportunities, and to navigate the complexities of the film and art industries to gain exposure and showcase their projects. Roundtable discussions with esteemed filmmakers, artists, and local representatives of international non-profit organizations, foster meaningful dialogue on social, gender, and human rights issues, highlighting the transformative power of art in social change. Vibrant class conversations cultivate an inspiring atmosphere, amplifying the collective creative experience, while encouraging students to enhance critical thinking and creative expression. The one-on-one consultations with distinguished professionals from Budapest’s film and art scene provide valuable feedback on students' work-in-progress projects, offering them tailored guidance and shape their creative journey in an encouraging environment. Throughout the course students gain valuable insights into diverse creative approaches so they can explore their own aspirations and develop their individual artistic voices.