F.I.R.S.T. INSTITUTE
2309 Silver Star Rd. Orlando, FL 32804 | 407.316.8310 | www.first.edu
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Introduction
Digital Media Industry
Audio Engineering and Music Production
Film and Video Production
Confessionals
Facility and Blueprint
Employment Outlook
Tuition and Financing
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Your Life - Become Acquainted with Orlando Culture
Creative Arts, Downtown, Night Life, Music Scene, Independent Films
Your Passion - Your Dreams Become Reality Through Education
Hard Work, Dedication, Tenacity, Drive, Focus, Determination,
Sacrifice, Commitment
Your Career - Success is in Finding a Career You Love
Reward, Freedom, Challenge, Excitement, Creativity, Achievement,
Recognition
Is a unique, innovative, and extremely
hands-on solution for entering the
rapidly expanding industry of Digital
Media. With a finely tuned blend of
industry professional mentors and an
electrifying educational experience,
F.I.R.S.T. molds the future with the skills
to stamp a lasting imprint on careers
worldwide.
“The power to educate the future is a great responsibility, we take that responsibility seriously and have dedicated ourselves to inspire every student - to guide them toward success.”
Donney Smith
Director
Think...
Your LIfe, Your Passion, Your Career
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“Our passion is to educate the future! With every new student, we see the opportunity to shape their mind, build their confidence, and provide excellence in their education.”
Alan Forbes
Director of Operations
Digital Media [def]
Digital Media is a form of electronic media
where data are stored in digital (as opposed
to analog) form. It can refer to the technical
aspect of storage and transmission or
information or to the “end product,” such as
digital video, augmented reality, digital
signage, digital audio, or digital art.
Florida’s digital media industry association,
Digital Media Alliance Florida, defines digital
media as “the creative convergence of digital
arts, science, technology, and business for
human expression, communication, social
interaction, and education.”
Source: www. wikipedia.org
Audio Engineering Music Production
From classic analog consoles to new digital technology, work in a
hands-on environment that stimulates your creativity. Become familiar with
every aspect of a complex recording studio, then learn signal flow while
working with recording consoles and microphones. Dive into the art of
recording live bands with the latest software solutions.
Once you have grasped the basics, you will move into voiceover and
commercial production for radio broadcast before immersing yourself in
music production and sequencing. From your own Mac creation station, you
will develop mesmerizing dance grooves, earth-pounding hip hop tracks,
and even fuse genres to birth a new sound.
Become exposed to the world of post-production and Foley art all while
developing your own sound effects library and posting frame-by-frame on
some of the hottest new movies to hit theaters. Adding to your palette of
skills, you will go in-depth into the art and technique of editing, mixing, and
mastering.
In less than 8 months, you will acquire the tools needed to take your projects
from inspiration to conception to a finished product!
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Start with the history of film and video - go behind the scenes to examine
creative styles of some of the greatest films of our time from the best in the
business. Learn the technique of shooting in HD, work hands-on directing
short films, produce music videos and product commercials, and edit inside
Apple’s Final Cut Studio.
Spend the next several months learning all the different aspects of a
production to increase your marketability in the field!
Direct, produce, and edit your vision for the world to see!
Work in a hands-on environment that is comparable to a
real production house with editing workstations
equipped with every tool you need. Accomplish one
goal - gain skills that will have an impact on the world
and jump start your career.
Film Video Production
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I’ve had more doors open up for me here in the past 5
months than I’ve had in the past 10 years. It’s about
dedication and working and dealing with people who
have the same dedication and drive to not only succeed
themselves but want to see you succeed as well.
Vaun Marks
Recording Arts Graduate
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Confessionals
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We have worked with many exceptional graduates from
F.I.R.S.T. They are to be commended on their professionalism and
work ethic, whether they work an onsite video production or complete
the voiceover and post for a commercial. It’s great to see a school
providing higher education for actual employment in this industry.
Marsha Reece
Silver Lining Studios“
It’s not just 70 or 80 students in
a large classroom with only lecture. This
is an industry where you have to have
mentorship...The small class size has
afforded me that ability to be a mentor.
Richard Ott
Record Arts Program Director
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One of the things I was most impressed about was that [the
students] were very comfortable with the software we were using...I felt
they were very well trained coming into [the project] and then, on top of
that, to have a very good, positive attitude was overwhelming.
Brian Bazala
Bazala Entertinment, Inc - Fireball Run.
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Facility Blueprint
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A School Designed with You in Mind.
7,000 square feet
of endless innovation waiting for you to pilot the helm of unlimited creativity. We have Analog and Digital Recording Studios. Video Editing, Pro Tools, and Logic Pro Suites. Live Rehearsal Rooms. A Sound Stage with green screen. Final Cut Labs, Mac Computer labs with individual workstations, and a Student Lounge.
Audio Engineering Music Production
Employment Outlook
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Occupational Title Employment
in 2010 Employment in Projected 2020 Employment Change 2010-2020 Employment Change 2010-2020 Total - All Occupations 118,100 129,800 11,400 30% Broadcast Technicians 36,700 40,000 3,000 9% Sound Engineering Technicians 19,000 19,100 100 0.6%
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
61,200 69,400 8,200 13.4%
Radio Operators 1,200 1,300 100 7%
Projections Data from the National Employment
Source: www.bls.gov Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians, Audio and Video Equipment Technicians, and Radio Operators held about 118,100 jobs in 2010.
About 65% worked in broadcasting and 29% worked in the motion picture, video, and sound recording industries. Roughly 28% were self-employed. Television stations employ, on average, many more technicians than radio stations. Some technicians are employed in other industries producing employee communications, sales, and training programs. The highest paying and most specialized jobs are concentrated in New Your City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and Washington, D.C. - the originating centers for most network or news programs. Motion picture production jobs are concentrated in Los Angeles and New York City.
Employment
Going to F.I.R.S.T. Really helped me with my career, basically by bringing me to a certain standard. There’s a lot of people that make music and there’s a lot of people who understand music - but do they get it on a professional level? ...F.I.R.S.T. provided that.
Brian Pickens
Recording Arts Graduate
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Earnings
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes274011.htm
Mean annual earnings of Audio and Video Equipment Technicians in May 2011 were $46,010. The middle 50% earned around $41,630. The lowest 10% earned less than $23,290 and the highest 10% earned more than $76,200. Mean annual earnings in motion picture and video industries, which employed the largest number of Audio and Video Equipment Technicians were $51,530.
Mean annual earnings of Broadcast Technicians in May 2011 were $42,450. The middle 50% earned roughly $36,570. The lowest 10% earned less than $18,430 and the highest 10% earned more than $74,650. Mean annual earnings in radio and television broadcasting industries, which employed the largest number of Broadcast Technicians were $40,081.
Mean annual earnings of Sound Engineering Technicians in May 2011 were $56,110. The middle 50% earned roughly $46,750. The lowest 10% earned less than $21,520 and the highest 10% earned more than $98,240. Mean annual earnings in motion picture and video industries, which employed the largest number of Sound Technicians were $73,470. Mean annual earnings of Radio Operators in May 2011 were $45,190. The middle 50% earned roughly $45,190. The lowest 10% earned less than $19,490 and the highest 10% earned more than $71,080. Mean annual earnings in state government industries, which employed the largest number of Radio Operators were $44,420.
Film Video Production Employment
Outlook
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Projections Data from the National Employment
Camera Operators for Television, Video, and Motion Pictures and Film and Video Editors held about 58,400 jobs in 2010.
About 69% were self-employed with 45% working in broadcasting. Some self-employed Camera Operators contract with television networks, documentary or independent filmmakers, advertising agencies, or trade show or convention sponsors to work on individual projects for a set fee, often at a daily rate.
Most salaried Camera Operators and Editors were employed by television broadcasting studios in large metropolitan areas. The highest paying and most specialized jobs are concentrated in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and Washington D.C.
Employment
It takes time and patience. You have to start from the bottom and work your way to the top.
Ronnie Rodriguez
Film and Video Graduate“
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Earnings
Earnings for workers in motion picture and video industries vary depending on education and experience, type of work, union affiliation, and duration of employment.
Mean annual earnings of Camera Operators in May 2011 were $49,430. The middle 50% earned roughly $40,170. The lowest 10% earned less than $19,770 and the highest 10% earned more than $87,850. Mean annual earnings in Radio and Television Broadcasting industries, which employed the largest number of Camera Operators, were $41,480. Mean annual earnings of Film and Video Editors in May 2011 were $66,690. The middle 50% earned roughly $52,940. The lowest 10% earned less than $26,350 and the highest 10% earned more than $126,250. Mean annual earnings in Motion Picture and Video industries, which employed the largest number of Film and Video Editors were, $74,980.
Occupational Title Employment
in 2010 Employment in Projected 2020 Employment Change 2010-2020 Employment Change 2010-2020
Total - All Occupations 58,400 59,500 1,800 6.3% Camera Operators,
Television, Video, and Motion Picture
26,800 27,300 200 2.1%
Film and Video Editors 31,600 32,200 1,600 5.2%
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F.I.R.S.T. Institute offers a unique educational experience to candidates with the desire to excel. Our programs are less than 8 months, class sizes are small, hours are flexible, and admittance is selective.
Quality Education. Affordable Tuition
Work A Full or Part-Time Job While Going to School
Tuition
Audio Engineering and Music Production - $13,500
Film and Video Production - $13,500
Financial Aid available to those who qualify.
Student loan options also available.
There is an old proverb that states, “Tell me and I’ll forget;
show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand
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Immerse yourself in training at F.I.R.S.T. today to fully
comprehend the skills needed to succeed in the industry
tomorrow!
