Assignment #2 - Defining Goals

Choose a possible career path in photography, based on interests, abilities, personality traits, and past work experience.  (note: Pick one path as your primary way to make money. That does not mean you can't have personal work or personal projects but this is a Careers Class so pick a path to making a career.)

Write an essay of  2-3 pages explaining:

1. Why this career path interests you
2. Why this may be a good fit personality and ability wise
3. What experiences do you have in this field or life experiences that could provide transferable skills.
4. Study the resources we have discussed in class and list the type of work (what kinds of images/work) you might do if you pursued this career path.
5. List what you would need to do to set yourself up in this area of photography
1. web site
2. promo material
3. equipment
4. pro bono work 
5. other

Provide a 5 year plan that outlines what you will need to do to set out in this career direction.  (could be a bulleted list or a timeline

Organize your thoughts and present them clearly, and with depth.  Try to offer as much support as you can for your decisions and feelings.

Submit the assignment in a simple folder or envelope in order to make a nice presentation.

Due Week 7 - October 11