USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Program
November 1-22, 2009
INSTRUCTIONS
Read eligibility requirements on our website BEFORE you submit an application. If eligible, fill out applicant profile and contact information below.
All other required application materials must be uploaded as separate documents according to directions given. Accepted upload formats are only PDF and DOC (not to exceed a total of 16MB for all files uploaded), any audio files (MP3 or WAV) or video files (AVI, MOV, MPEG or
WMV) must be available on a third party site. (We recommend blip.tv for audio and youtube.com for video, if the clips are not already available online.) Correlating URL addresses must be provided with all uploaded work samples, if applicable.
Once application is submitted, email uscgetty@usc.edu for confirmation that it was received.
Deadline for submission is July 14, 2009. Applications will be accepted on that day until 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time (PST). Admission Committee’s decision will be emailed or communicated by phone to you by August 5, 2009.
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APPLICANT PROFILE*required fields |
| * First Name: |
| * Middle Name: |
| * Last Name: |
| * Country of Birth: |
* Country of Residency:
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* Are you:
U.S. Citizen
Resident Alien (green card holder)
Non-U.S. Citizen
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| * Current Position/Title: |
* Are you:
Staff
Current Employer/Company Name:
Affiliated Freelancer
Affiliated Employer/Company Name:
Independent/Self-Employed
Company Name, if applicable:
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* Are you: (check all that apply)
Writer/Reporter/Critic
Editor
Producer
Content Curator
Other:
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* In which medium/media do you regularly work? (check all that apply)
Online/Digital Media
Newspaper
Magazine
TV/Documentary
Radio
Other:
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* In which art form(s) do you have the greatest knowledge? (check all that apply)
Visual Arts:
painting or drawing in any medium, on any surface
mixed media
sculpture
graphic design
fictional film
documentary film
animation
multimedia computer-generated
other:
Architecture:
public
domestic
historic conservation
other:
Performing Arts:
dance
theater
classical music and opera
rock and/or pop music
amateur
professional
ethno-cultural
other:
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| * How long have you worked professionally in arts journalism? |
* How did you hear about this program?
USC Website
Email/e-flyer
Personal Contact
Online Advertisement
Other:
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* Have you applied before?
Yes, I applied in year(s):
No
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Optional and for statistical purposes only:
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CONTACT INFORMATION*required fields |
* BUSINESS |
| Street Address Line 1: |
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City/Town/Locality: State/Province/Territory:
ZIP/Postal Code:
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| Country: |
| Telephone: |
Country Code |
| Mobile: |
Country Code |
| E-mail: |
| Website: |
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* PERSONAL |
| Check if same as business |
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City/Town/Locality: State/Province/Territory:
ZIP/Postal Code:
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| Country: |
| Telephone: |
Country Code |
| Mobile: |
Country Code |
| E-mail: |
| Website: |
| * Select best email to contact you: Business Personal |
| * Select best phone numer to contact you: Business Personal |
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APPLICATION MATERIALS*required fields |
Label uploaded files with your last name and first initial, then title. Provide URL addresses.
Example for applicant "John Smith":
Smith.J_Autobio_Getty09.doc
Smith.J_CV_Getty09.doc
Smith.J_Worksample1_Getty09.pdf
URL address: http://annenberg.usc.edu/getty
Type: Text
Smith.J_Worksample2_Getty09.pdf
Smith.J_Worksample2_translation_Getty09.pdf
URL address: none
Type: n/a
Smith.J_Worksample3_brief description_Getty09.doc
URL address: http://annenberg.usc.edu/getty
Type: Video
Smith.J_Recommendation_Getty09.pdf
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* AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL STATEMENT:
[Max. 750 words, upload in PDF or DOC format]
Write a 750-word statement of purpose in English speculating on arts journalism’s future. What will your role be? Comment on arts journalism’s purpose and the effect the Internet and technology have exerted on the relationship between the audience and the arts. Outline your current responsibilities, including the circulation, listenership or viewership numbers of your media outlet. Briefly describe your journalism experience and arts background. What distinguishes your career and work? Why do you want to participate in the Fellowship?
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* CURRICULUM VITAE:
[Max. two pages, upload in PDF or DOC format]
Include your education and employment history and selected listing of any books, articles or other work.
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* WORK SAMPLES:
You are required to submit three different work samples of your best work published or produced within the past year (June 2008 – June 2009). You may submit a variety of work (online, print, broadcast, etc.), but only three submissions will be accepted. Make sure submissions are legible/audible and the date of publication is visible and accurate. If you are strictly an editor or producer, include brief descriptions of the decisions that took each piece from conception to publication. If your pieces are not in English, provide a translation with the work sample. All written samples, translations and/or descriptions must be uploaded in PDF or DOC format.
In addition, if your work is:
- Text: Upload in PDF format with correlating URL addresses, if applicable.
- Video and/or audio: Submit clips that are 10 min. or less, briefly note what you created (e.g. story idea, the script, camera work, editing, etc.) and provide URL addresses.
- Mixed media: Briefly note what you created (e.g. story idea, the script, camera work, editing, etc.) and provide URL addresses.
Work Sample 1:
Upload file (if any):
Provide URL (if any):
Select type:
Video
Audio
Text
Mixed media
n/a
Work Sample 2:
Upload file (if any):
Provide URL (if any):
Select type:
Video
Audio
Text
Mixed media
n/a
Work Sample 3:
Upload file (if any):
Provide URL (if any):
Select type:
Video
Audio
Text
Mixed media
n/a
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* LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION:
Supply one letter from editor/manager/producer who has supervised your work, commenting on your journalism qualifications, character, potential to benefit from the program and above all the quality of your work.
For staff journalists: The letter must include a statement that your media organization will grant you a three-week leave of absence, if you are accepted into the program.
For affiliated freelancers: The editor’s/manager’s letter must state your upcoming work schedule and/or usual beats.
For independents: The letter must be written by a person of stature or respected mentor who is familiar with your work and can testify to your professional expertise.
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* AFFIDAVIT:
By checking this box I affirm that all information in connection with my application is true and accurate. I affirm that if I am selected, I will be able to accept and fulfill all obligations. I understand that the selection and acceptance process lies completely within the discretion of USC Annenberg School for Communication’s representatives and consultants to the USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Program.
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