The Moment Where Creativity Meets Career: F.I.R.S.T. Institute Graduation 7/13/17 The moment you turn your tassel with your diploma in hand, you’re not thinking about your grade on Quiz 7, or the hours of sleep you lost trying to balance work, school, and your internship. You think about the instructor who tutored you for Quiz 7, […]
Recording Arts & Show Production Student Spotlight: Rina Weems
Meet Rina Weems, a Recording Arts & Show Production student at F.I.R.S.T. Institute in Orlando, FL. She reveals that she’s very comfortable attending this music school because the program is so “hands on.” You get to do just what you came to school to do… learn to make music. The program is straight-forward, and that’s […]
Web & Graphic Faculty Spotlight: Catherine Perez
The World by (Graphic) Design. When most people hear the words Graphic Design they, more often than not, think about the flashy logo of their favorite pair of shoes or even the latest cup from a favorite coffee place, but have you ever stopped and wondered why they chose that particular design? Graphic Design is […]
Recording Arts & Show Production Faculty Spotlight: Theo Nelson
Meet Theo Nelson, Recording Arts and & Show Production instructor at F.I.R.S.T. Institute. At around 15 years old, he joined his high school theater program. From there, he started meeting with production companies, and doing jobs of his own, knowing this was the industry for him. Nelson giggles as he reminisces about one of his […]
Film Faculty Spotlight: Trent Duncan – Life as a Creator and Instructor
In the latest Film Faculty Spotlight, Trent Duncan – Digital Filmmaking & Video Production instructor – gives the behind-the-scenes scoop on classes at F.I.R.S.T. Institute. Having worked in the digital media industry for 15 years, Duncan brings valuable knowledge through extensive experience to his classrooms. Plus, he has worked in both ends of filmmaking, production […]
Web Development Faculty Spotlight: Alex Cortes
Meet Alex Cortes, Graphic Design and Web Development instructor at F.I.R.S.T. Institute. His background in the industry started at a very young age. He used to play with computers, take them apart, put them together and play video games. All of this led him to go out and pick up some programming skills. From there, […]
5 STEPS TO SERIOUSLY IMPROVE YOUR NETWORKING SKILLS
One of the fuels known to accelerate success is networking. It’s been known to help boost careers in every industry. When you improve your networking skills, you get the chance to learn directly from the professionals you meet. You’ll also benefit from growing your own authority within your industry, which can be both rewarding and […]
CAREER DEVELOPMENT TIPS – TOP 10 TOOLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
As a graduate of F.I.R.S.T. Institute, you already have the education you need to land a new job in your industry. Whether you plan to work for a large corporation or small business or work as a freelancer, you’ll need certain tools to help you succeed in the digital arts world. In this guide, we’re […]
THE TOP 5 THINGS TO DO ONCE YOU HAVE GRADUATED FROM F.I.R.S.T. INSTITUTE
Congratulations! You’ve graduated from F.I.R.S.T. Institute and are on your way to a new, exciting digital arts career. You have the training you need to get a job in your field. Now, it’s time to get started on your job hunt. 5 Steps to Finding a Job After Graduation Ready to make the most of […]
THE TOP 5 WAYS OUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORS CAN HELP YOU FIND EMPLOYMENT
Now that you’ve graduated, it’s time to starting working towards finding your dream job. The Career Development Advisors at F.I.R.S.T. Institute are here to help you follow a successful path throughout your job search. All you have to do is contact us! 5 Ways F.I.R.S.T. Institute Helps Graduate with Career Development Here are five ways […]
