Abstract:
Successful skill development within a discipline is often best accomplished under
the tutelage of one with significant experience. Within the trades, the process of
apprenticeship has been successfully employed for centuries, starting in the later
Middle Ages, and was traditionally carried out by craft guilds. In the arts, a
technique known as the "Master Class" has been widely used to allow up-and-coming
artists access to the guidance of a master, often one on one.

The IMGD faculty, led by Dean O'Donnell, is planning to organize Master Classes for
advanced IMGD students, conducted by seasoned industry professionals. These intense,
intimate classes will be offered one night per week for three weeks, with each
meeting lasting two hours. Admission to the classes will be limited to about 10
students, and applicants will need to submit application materials, including
previous work, and be selected in order to gain access.

Please come out and hear about this exciting initiative, and give us your
feedback and ideas!