Earn the Hollywood CPR Entertainment Artists, Crafts & Technicians Certificate
Program Basics
The Hollywood CPR Entertainment Artists, Crafts & Technicians Certificate is a one-of-a-kind, multi-tiered, entry-level education training program designed by Hollywood CPR in collaboration with 10+ locals under IATSE.
*The program is designed to ensure that our graduates are not only ready to work but also have the ability to find work, through the network of industry professionals that they have developed during their time in the program.
The curriculum was developed, in part, through our partnership with the unions, is currently offered at one of the partnering Los Angeles based training facilities. Study options include crafts often absent from formal learning environments, such as stagecraft, grip, set lighting, set painting, costuming and set dressing, as well as more traditional disciplines such as camera, sound, and editing - AVID Certification.
Via face to face and online instruction, qualified students learn these specialized skills from industry professionals who are masters in their trade. Foundational classes focus on the most important and common skills expected of an entry-level worker. The program includes comprehensive life skills coaching and support to promote success in obtaining and maintaining employment along any career pathway. Craft classes function like a real-world production to prepare students for the working conditions they will experience on a film, stage or television production.
Getting Started
This section will guide prospective students through the steps to start the pre-training coursework at West Los Angeles College for the Hollywood CPR Entertainment Artists, Crafts & Technicians Certificate.
Key Program Details
Pre-training typically requires 18 months to 2 years to complete – but can be completed in one academic year (9 months) -- and includes many components of training designed by IATSE Union (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) professionals. The craft classes also bring in industry professionals as guest instructors, many of whom are crew members themselves. This gives students the advantage of learning in an apprentice-style environment. Each student follows the same pathway; all production experience is very helpful, however, outside work, previous experience, completion of a similar class, does not count – no exceptions.
In order to advance in the program, students must demonstrate excellent attendance, a positive attitude, a passion and desire to work in their craft, respect for the crew and their place in it, and sufficient mastery of the core entry-level skills needed to prosper in their chosen craft.
The rigorous nature of the program offers many rewards beyond the unique opportunity to study entertainment industry crafts with seasoned professionals. Participants will learn how to communicate effectively, to be self-starting, organized and proactive, how to cultivate and maintain support networks, to nurture their creativity and careers, and ultimately, how to succeed.
Hollywood CPR Work Ethics & Best Practices
Reliability
Respect
Professionalism
Teamwork
Positivity
Confidence
Integrity
Attendance
Acceptance
Appearance, Readiness to Work & SAFETY
Solidarity & Collaboration
Attitude
Initiative
Accountability
ATTENDANCE: Show up BEFORE call time.
ACCEPTANCE: Demonstrate appropriate set etiquette; accept your place on the crew; respect all levels of talent & crew.
APPEARANCE, READINESS TO WORK & SAFETY: Dress appropriately for the job; show up with required tools; AND ALWAYS PUT SAFETY FIRST!
SOLIDARITY & COLLABORATION: LISTEN and FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS from all KEYS and CREW. WORK TOGETHER.
ATTITUDE: Be passionate and committed to your job. Be grateful for every opportunity to work.
INITIATIVE: Strive to meet expectations.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Always be trustworthy. Do EXACTLY what instructed to do.
