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College of Visual and Performing Arts

At Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, students engage in rigorous training that develops and expands their creative talents within a close-knit, collaborative community of faculty and students. Our graduates fine-tune their powers of expression, emerging as clear, concise, convincing and creative thinkers, speakers and artists.

The Office of Academic and Career Advising supports undergraduate and graduate students in all stages of their professional journey. Offerings include resume/cover letter reviews, developing an outstanding LinkedIn profile, finding an internship or job, networking tips, preparing for interviews and guidance on career discernment.

10 questions to ask an employer when interviewing for an internship

One of the biggest mistakes that college and university students and recent graduates and others early in their careers make when trying to land an internship is to be too passive during the interview process. A good recruiter or hiring …

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Career Closet

Career Closet

The Syracuse University Career Closet offers students access to professional attire, empowering them to make a strong impression in career-advancing …

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Syracuse University Career Services is pleased to offer free digital professional photos for our undergraduate student …

Career Closet

Career Closet

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LinkedIn Learning Courses

Illustrator for UX Design

Taught by Emmanuel Henri
In this key course for UX designers and interaction designers, instructor Emmanuel Henri shows you how to use the powerful…

Unreal Engine 5 for Beginners: Virtual Production Basics

Taught by Skillshare
Get started with Unreal Engine 5 in this hands-on and exciting course for beginners designed by Skillshare. Learn about the…

Make AI Work for You: Break Creative Block

Taught by Skillshare
Every illustrator has experienced creative block, and designer Smitesh Mistry is no exception. While long-legged characters, fluffy creatures, and surreal…

How to Overcome and Avoid Creative Blocks

Taught by Madecraft
In a creative role, encountering blocks can be frustrating and hinder productivity. This course, led by Melissa Dinwiddie, provides tools…

Learning Adobe Audition

Taught by Maxim Jago
Adobe Audition is a powerful tool for recording, editing, enhancing, and mixing audio of all kinds. It’s also a deep…

Learning Autodesk Forma

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
Forma is the latest cloud-based platform included with the Autodesk AEC Collection. Its easy-to-use AI-powered tools help architects, designers, and…

Vo5G and Multi-Call Protocols

Taught by Abhijeet Kumar
Are you ready to master the voice of the future? Voice over 5G (Vo5G) is transforming how we communicate. In…

After Effects: Working with 3D Models

Taught by Eran Stern
In this course, instructor Eran Stern provides a comprehensive guide to working with 3D elements in After Effects, from activating…

Engage with Your Customers Using Podcasts

Taught by Alex Chisnall
Podcasts are a powerful tool for building deeper connections with your customers, but creating a podcast that truly engages takes…

InDesign 2025 Essential Training

Taught by David Blatner
InDesign is an essential tool for design firms, ad agencies, magazines, newspapers, book publishers, and freelance designers around the world.…

Azure OpenAI: Advanced Topics

Taught by Rodrigo Díaz Concha
In this course, instructor Rodrigo Diaz Concha helps Azure developers and architects advance their skills with Azure OpenAI. From monitoring…

ZBrush Sculpting Project: The Wintery Snowman

Taught by Michael Ingrassia
In this engaging course, graphics expert Michael Ingrassia guides you through the creation of a whimsical snowman scene using ZBrush,…

Generative AI for Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Teaching the Future of Technology

Taught by Jules White
Are you looking to prepare your kids for the future? Teach them how to use AI-powered tools. This course with…

Design Thinking in the Age of AI

Taught by Justin Ahrens
AI has impacted many industries all over the world, and design thinking is no exception. The rise of AI-powered tools…

Generative AI Imaging Tools for Developers

Taught by Ronnie Sheer
Consumers and businesses across the world are increasingly recognizing the power of AI imaging systems like DALL-E. But how do…

PowerPoint: Creating an Infographic

Taught by Heather Ackmann
You don’t need to use fancy tools to create an infographic. With PowerPoint, you can create a visually interesting and…

Illustrator 2025 Essential Training

Taught by Tony Harmer
Illustrator can be used to accomplish many different design tasks. For this reason, Illustrator Essential Training teaches core concepts and…

Using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Supply Chains

Taught by Daniel Stanton
In this course, instructor Daniel Stanton explains how to use generative AI tools to automate, accelerate, and improve tasks and…

Nano Tips with Piers Linney on How AI Will Affect Your Role

Taught by Piers Linney
In this course, award-winning entrepreneur and investor Piers Linney guides you through a practical overview of how AI is being…

BIM Collaborate Pro Essential Training

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
If your team uses Revit, you know that worksharing enables multiple users to access and make changes to a single…
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Firsthand Vault Guides

Vault Guide to Journalism Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Journalism Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Media and Entertainment Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Media and Entertainment Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Performing Arts Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Performing Arts Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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