NYU Tisch School of the Arts and Yellowbrick launch "NYU Tisch Business of Entertainment," an immersive online course catering to creators, producers, and industry professionals, offering specialized tracks, comprehensive insights, and real-world expertise from major entertainment brands, aiming to equip participants with essential business knowledge and skills for success in the entertainment industry.
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, in partnership with Yellowbrick, is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated launch of "NYU Tisch Business of Entertainment," an immersive online course designed to equip creators, producers, and business professionals in the entertainment industry with the essential knowledge and skills to succeed in today's dynamic landscape.
Building on the longstanding collaboration between Yellowbrick and NYU Tisch, this groundbreaking course caters to a diverse audience, offering a comprehensive understanding of the entertainment industry's inner workings.
Participants have the unique opportunity to tailor their learning experience by selecting an industry track based on their specialization or interest areas, including Film & Television, Music & Audio, Gaming, and Live Performance. The course presents a diverse curriculum that offers insights into a range of integral topics such as entertainment accounting, budgeting, legal considerations, fundraising, and distribution.
"Any producer who wants to make entertainment needs to have some business sense. They need to know math, budgeting, and how to talk to business people," emphasizes David K Irving, Associate Professor at NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
The curriculum, developed in collaboration with faculty from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and industry experts from major entertainment industry brands, including Sony Music, Warner Music Group, MTV, Ticketmaster, YouTube, AMC Networks, HBO, Amazon, Activision Blizzard, Apple TV+, and Universal, ensures that students gain invaluable insights that can be applied directly to their creative and business pursuits.
Sophie Tait, Director of Global Production Strategy at Netflix and course expert adds, "You don't need to know the business inside out, but it's crucial to have a working knowledge. You want to be in control and own the outcomes."
The course is hosted on Yellowbrick's user-friendly digital platform, allowing participants to engage with interactive content, real-life case studies, and gain hands-on experience in managing the business aspects of their creative projects.
"We are incredibly excited to launch the Business of Entertainment with our partners at NYU Tisch, as it represents the perfect mix of creativity and business expertise," says Rob Kingyens, President & CEO of Yellowbrick. "This course will empower a diverse range of individuals, from aspiring creators and producers to working business professionals in the entertainment industry."
Participants who successfully complete the NYU Tisch Business of Entertainment course will receive an official certificate of completion from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, further bolstering their credentials in the competitive entertainment industry.
"At Tisch, we are committed to forging new pathways that connect our distinguished faculty with the next generation of creative professionals," says Allyson Green, Dean of the Tisch School of the Arts. "Our expanded partnership with Yellowbrick opens the door to new and innovative learning opportunities for students and industry professionals."
Annie Stanton, Executive Director of Tisch School of the Arts, highlights the significance of the partnership's growth, saying, "The launch of Business of Entertainment marks an exciting milestone in our enduring collaboration with Yellowbrick. We take great pride in extending our transformative educational offerings to a wider audience, providing aspiring creators and professionals worldwide with a unique and enriching learning experience."
Enrollment for NYU Tisch Business of Entertainment is now open. To learn more, visit: www.yellowbrick.co/business-entertainment.
About Yellowbrick
Yellowbrick's mission is to empower the next generation of talent to thrive in their creative arts and entertainment industry careers and flourish in their lives. Through its long-standing partnership with NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Yellowbrick has already introduced highly successful programs like Music Industry Essentials, Film & TV Industry Essentials, and Performing Arts Essentials, offering aspiring creators, producers, and business professionals invaluable insights into their respective industries. To learn more, visit www.yellowbrick.co.
About NYU Tisch School of the Arts
As one of the leading centers of undergraduate and graduate study in the world, NYU Tisch School of the Arts offers an interdisciplinary approach to learning the performing, cinematic, and emerging media arts. Its faculty, students, and alumni, including notable figures such as Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, Ang Lee, Lady Gaga, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, are dedicated to shaping the future of the arts and media. To learn more, visit https://tisch.nyu.edu/.
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