2. WHAT ARE INDUSTRY EVENTS?
• INDUSTRY EVENTS 2013 is a series of networking events designed to put graduating seniors
and their talents in front of industry professionals in their fields of interest.
• This is not a job fair. This is an opportunity to meet with industry professionals so they can
review your work (if applicable) and to network with them. This is an opportunity to be
talking with with the creative people of Chicago and surrounding areas.
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4. Schedule of Events
• Monday, May 6th 6-8pm - 600 S. Michigan 15th
Floor: Television Premiere Night. A Networking
based event and screening of collaborative shows
and student reels
• Tuesday, May 7th 5-8pm - 1104 S. Wabash 8th
Floor: Moving Pictures. A Keynote Speaker,
Navid McIlhargey, President of Film Engine
followed up by screening of students reels,
FrameWorks and networking reception.
• Thursday, May 9th 4-7:30pm – 33 E. Congress:
Journalism Reception. Networking reception,
showcasing of broadcast reels and an opportunity
to show your portfolio to professionals.
5. • Thursday, May 9th 5:00-8:00pm- 33 E Congress C101:
Radio Reception. Networking event, Club DJ class
spinning and an opportunity to play your demo.
• Thursday, May 9th 5:00-8:00pm – 916 S. Wabash: IAM
Showcase. Students will be tabled with their portfolios
and work, Game students will be showing their games.
• Monday, May 13 6:00-8:00pm – Studio 404 72 East
11th Street: Sr. Showcase of Theatre Designers, Techs,
& Directors. Students will be tabled showcasing their
work.
• Tuesday, May 14th 5:00-8:00 – 1104 S. Wabash 8th
Floor: Marketing Communication Reception: PRSSA is
hosting a keynote from 5-6 from Fred Cook of Golin
Harris. 6:00-8:00 Professionals will be seated and
students can walk around to network and showcase
their work to them.
6. • Thursday, May 16 5-8pm – 1006 S. Michigan 3rd Floor:
Photography Review. Students will be tabled with
their portfolios as professionals view their work.
• Friday, May 17th 8:30-10:30AM – 618 S. Michigan 2nd
Floor: Fashion Industry Breakfast. Students will be
tabled with their portfolios as professionals view their
work. There is a curated runway show at 9:15, followed
by a breakfast reception.
• Friday, May 17th 5:30-8:00pm – 33 E. Congress C101:
Senior Showcase of Graphic Design, Illustration &
Advertising Art Direction. Students will be tabled with
their portfolios as professionals view their work.
7. HOW DO I REGISTER?
• colum.edu/industryevents
• Talent Pool
8. WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
• Take away items, such as business cards.
• Online or print portfolios.
• Resumes, if applicable.
• Laptops, if applicable.
9. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
This is not a job interview, nor a job fair. However, this is a networking
event, so you want to look creative and clean, neat and casual – kind of
like you’re going to an art opening or something of that nature.
10. WHERE DO I GET STUFF?
Business Cards & Leave Behind Design
These sessions allow 50 minute appointments
with a graphic designer for your own unique
business card or “one sheet” leave behind.
What you should bring:
Design ideas for a business card or images & text
you’d like included on a one sheet.
Appointments must be made:
http://www.colum.edu/portfoliocente
r/articles/portfolio-lab-request.php
Please note: These appointments are very
booked through the rest of the semester.
We may not be able to accommodate you.
Please register NOW.
11. WHERE DO I GET STUFF?
VIRB Start Up Sessions
A current portfolio is a MUST for any senior.
You do have skills, experience, and work
samples that can and should be showcased in
a web portfolio. Use these sessions as an
opportunity to quickly get started on a
portfolio.
What you should bring:
Images, video, or audio that you’d like to
showcase on your VIRB portfolio.
When can I schedule my appointment?
Call -312.369.7280 or sign up via
colum.edu/portfoliocenter
12. PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
• Colin DeKuiper (Performance, AEMM) – By appointment on
Wednesday 2p-5p and Thursdays 2-5p
• Julie Ford (Media, Fashion) – By appointment Mondays 2-5p and
Thursdays 10a-1p
• Rob Funderburk (Visual Art) – By appointment Tuesdays 1-4p and
Wednesdays 10a-1p and Fridays 10 -1p
• Melissa Henessy (Photography, Dance) – By appointment Tuesdays 10-
11:30, Wednesdays 1-3pm & Thursdays 1:30-4pm
13. RESUME REVIEWS
These one-on-one sessions will provide you with an opportunity
to bring in a printed copy of your resume and receive feedback.
These sessions are available on a walk-in basis and are first come,
first served.
Every Tuesday from 2p – 5p & Every Wednesday from 12p – 4p
