Celebrate National Mentoring Month With Firsthand’s Improved Mentor Matching Program!

As we close out January, National Mentoring Month, we would like to introduce the enhanced and updated mentor search feature on Firsthand! With Syracuse University’s notable network of stellar alumni, Firsthand allows for students to explore different careers while expressing …

By Victoria LaFarge
Victoria LaFarge Student Employee
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Students Build Networks, Gain Career Insights At Industry Day

Over 250 students connected with alumni during the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Industry Day on Friday, Oct. 25.  

Hosted by VPA’s Office of Academic and Career Advising in partnership with Syracuse University Career Services, Industry Day brings …

By Jackie Flores
Jackie Flores Assistant Director of Career Services
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Releasing Music on Digital Streaming Platforms

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Have you just completed writing and recording a song, or maybe an entire album? Congrats! So… Now what? How do…

Producing Professional Audio and Video Podcasts

Taught by Richard Harrington
Learn how to start your own podcast. Podcasting is a cost-effective way to connect with targeted audiences and even extend…

Preparing Designs for Developer Handoff

Taught by Joseph Labrecque
Working as part of a development team can differ from preparing designs for a separate client. In this course, Joseph…

Hands-On with Design Systems

Taught by Ronnie McBride
Design systems are the critical components of your organization’s brand and image. They help keep your campaigns consistent, comprehensive, and…

Writing Great Lyrics

Taught by Cliff Goldmacher
Have you always wanted to try your hand at writing song lyrics, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe…

Designing for Developers

Taught by Joseph Labrecque
Working in design is not a solo job. While you may come up with ideas and designs on your own,…

Releasing and Promoting Your Music

Taught by Evan Sutton
One of the biggest issues faced by musical artists is how to get people to hear and purchase their music.…

How Design Makes Us Think

Taught by Sean Adams
Great design does something extraordinary. But it isn’t easy to qualify. The most impactful designs and solutions can elicit a…

Drawing Vector Graphics: Patterns

Taught by Von Glitschka
Patterns have been a part of cultures around the globe for centuries and play a major role in many aspects…

Build Your Creative Capacity as a Leader

Taught by Natalie Nixon
Did you know that you can apply your soft skills as a creative to be a better leader? In today’s…

Telling a Story with Creative Cloud Express

Taught by Richard Harrington
Graphic design is all about telling stories. In this course, author Rich Harrington shows you how to tell your story…

How Do I Do That in After Effects

Taught by Richard Harrington
Do you want to work faster and more efficiently in After Effects? Do you need to be able to troubleshoot…

Creating Illustrator Infographics

Taught by Tony Harmer
Infographics are everywhere. These data-driven illustrations visualize your data and help to tell the story behind it. In this course,…

Essential Graphic Production Techniques

Taught by Nigel French
If you’re a graphic designer—or you want to become one—you need to know how to leverage the full power of…

Social Media: Designing a Consistent Brand

Taught by Kladi Vergine
Consumers often make buying decisions based on the values, identity, and mission they associate with a brand. And since your…

Producing Spatial Audio in Dolby Atmos, Binaural, and Surround

Taught by Nate Mars
Dolby Atmos opens up whole new dimensions of creativity for your sound mixing projects, whether you’re working with film and…

Logo Trend Report 2022-2023

Taught by Bill Gardner
As the world of logo design continues to evolve, it brings unexpected changes with it. As we watch marks break…

Design Thinking for UX Design Managers

Taught by Nevien Magdy
If you’re responsible for designing solutions to complex problems, design thinking has a lot to offer, particularly if you manage…

Remote Brainstorming

Taught by Amanda Stockwell
It isn’t easy to pull off a remote brainstorming session, let alone to keep it productive. But if you work…

Revit 2023: Essential Training for Architecture (Imperial and Metric)

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
Get up and running with Revit 2023 for architectural design. This course is designed for students who have no prior…

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