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My goal is to join IATSE (film union) and work in the costume department. There's a 2-year clothing construction certificate program here in Vancouver that I plan to take part-time in the evenings while I continue working to support myself financially. Completing the certificate program will help me get into IATSE. While working and studying costuming at college, I'd like to gradually finish my undergrad degree, which I began 5 years ago. I have 7 more years to finish the degree. My question is this: should I finish my degree in Political Science, which would take me less time because I only have 9 courses left, or should I finish my degree in Fine Arts, which would be more relevant to my career but would take way more time because I have 27 courses left to complete. I'm leaning toward Political Science, tho I enjoy it less, because it will take less time. I want to have enough time to work and study costuming. I'm the type of person who gets anxiety if I have too much on my plate Thanks Jamie -- The Fine Arts program at my school won't increase my employability at IATSE. The community college program will be enough. Another option: I could transfer to Dalhousie, move to Halifax, take out student loans and complete my BFA in costume design instead of doing the community college program. I don't have any major ties here in Vancouver that would prevent me from moving across the country, but I'd prefer to stay in Vancouver.
Public Comments
- What does the IATSE require for membership? If you can pursue your career and achieve your goals regardless of which degree you obtain, then I would go for the political science degree since you will finish sooner.
