Congratulations on deciding on Visual, Media & Performing Arts!
There is a legendary component to the departments that make up the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts. Some of the finest artists and performers in the country, such as painters Mark Rothko and Philip Pearlstein, composer Tania León, violinist Itzhak Perlman, and documentary filmmaker Sarah Christman, have taught here. Learning from such legends, our students have enjoyed enormous success in their fields. Each department is equipped with top-notch equipment and provides students access to stellar studio and performance spaces.
Career Exploration
Some popular careers for School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts graduates:
Acting | Broadcast Journalism | Choreography | Creative Writing
Digital Media Design | Editing | Film Production | Graphic Design
Investigative Reporting | Journalism | Marketing | Mixed Media
Music Production | Performing Arts | Publishing | Screenwriting
Visual Arts | Web Design | Writing
Be sure to check out our SVMPA Resources Sheet for Job and Internship Opportunities!
Preparing for Your Search
- Utilize HireBC or the Magner Center LinkedIn Group to find job and internship opportunities
- Conducting an informational interview with a professional is a great way to gain insight into a career field while also building an important connection. Informational interviews are a meeting with an industry professional where you ask career questions and discuss their career journey. LinkedIn is an important tool to aid in forming professional connections
- Attend related events (click link and login to see upcoming events)
- Organize a peer-support group or join a Brooklyn College Club or Organization (See Club List at bottom of document)
- Create a great resume and cover letter (check out this Resume Guide)
- Stay organized by keeping track of opportunities (check out this Opportunity Tracker.xlsx)
- Prepare for interviews (check out these interview resources)
Interview Preparation
- Have an upcoming coffee/recruitment chat? Check out these tips.
- Need to prepare for an interview? Check out these interview resources and these Business specific interview questions.
Receiving an Offer
- Don’t renege on an offer once you have accepted another offer. You’ve made a commitment in which employers expect you to follow your word. Usage of the Center assumes you will abide by our terms & conditions where reneging is explicitly not allowed
- Don’t create a bad reputation for yourself, your peers, or the college. You are expected to be professional. Watch this video to learn more about what you should do if you have multiple offers
Clubs and Organizations
- Anime Club
- BC Comics & Sequential Arts Club
- Collaborative Media Group
- Film Society
- Vanguard Newspaper
- WBCR – Brooklyn College Radio
You can register for most clubs on Campus Groups. To connect directly with the Clubs, you can also join any of their Student WhatsApp chats.
Schedule an Appointment
Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment to review these resources and for further exploration with Michael Sarrao, the liaison of the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts. You may contact him at msarrao@brooklyn.cuny.edu.
If you have any questions, please call the Magner Career Center at 718.951.5696 or email careernews@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Magner Career Center YouTube Channel
Check out our SVMPA Career Video Playlist to launch your career with amazing opportunities and top tips from successful alumni, industry leaders, and Magner Career Coaches.