Chicago offers potential film industry workers several choices for post-secondary education. Jesuit Loyola University offers a bachelor of communication degree in international film, video and new media that addresses the practical and artistic aspects of the medium. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago specializes in postgraduate training in the form of an MFA in film, television or new media. Chicago Filmmakers is a commercial institution that offers hands-on, short courses in basic and advanced production, digital filmmaking and final cut pro. Northwestern University has undergraduate programs in radio and television as well as postgraduate diplomas and masters degrees in media technology and communication.
Job prospects are good for film and video editors in Chicago. Job growth projections from 2002 indicated that the sector would see a 20% increase in the number of jobs by 2012, going from 359 to 430 full-time positions in the city. Government employment reports for 2004 indicated that 440 jobs existed at that time, so it's full steam ahead! Camera operators of all stripes are projected to see 13 new jobs annually through to 2012, an increase of 4.86% over the 2002 market.
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