Creative Technology Workforce Program

The Opus Creative Industries, Creative Technology Workforce Program is a real-time, earn-and-learn, unique job training program that provides education and accountability. Program participants train at Opus to develop and learn specific film and video production skills.

Opus is pleased to support our corporate and small business partners by providing high-quality video and production support. Inquiries may be directed to Linda Weise at Linda.w@communityculturalcollective.org

Creative Technologies Workforce Program

Opus Creative Industries has a Creative Technologies Workforce Program; a real life-real time, earn and learn intensive. A unique combination of classroom time with expert educators, industry partners = interface and experience as well as portfolio building. The programming is made possible in partnership with Pikes Peak Workforce Center through an Innovation Grant with the Colorado Department of Labor.

Creative Workforce Programming, brings community to a space of passion and purpose that will ultimately lead to prosperity. CSCCC is committed to affording access for all citizens to a culturally rich landscape that includes creativity in all its manifestations. Opus does this through experiences that lead to job creation and life fulfillment for all who participate as well as the greater human community. 

 

Creative Technologies Participant Career Readiness

    • Business and Industry Partnerships
    • Crew Development and Roles
    • Production
    • Industry & Community Interface
    • Live Event
    • Storytelling and Script Development
    • Lighting and Sound
    • Equipment Instruction and Protocol
    • Post-Production

Participants become Adobe Certified Professionals in: Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Illustrator

Click here to see what our Creative Technologies students have been working on!

Creative Technologies Media Program
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Workforce Program Application

Opus workforce program applications are open to those who are 18+, early professionals, adults returning to the field or switching careers in need of industry experience and mentorship. We are looking for individuals with passion, drive and some background in film editing and video production. 

We’re always accepting applications. Our next cohort is slated to begin early 2025.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

Participants are expected to be available 40 hours a week during a 6 month intensive. Participants are paid $17/hour.

Opus Creative Industries will work tirelessly to help graduates of the program in job placement through our network of industry professionals. Program participants will receive the industry-recognized Adobe Certified Professional credential.

Students are expected to have a basic understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, and an understanding of camera equipment, lighting setups and audio recording technology. 

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Opus focused on job creation and workforce programs for the Colorado Springs Community Cultural Collective, is where potential meets opportunity.

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COHORT ONE
March 18-June 7

Film Production & Media

      • Storyboarding
      • Script writing
      • Filming on camera
      • Video editing
      • Sound editing
      • Color correction
      • Animation
      • Graphic design

COHORT TWO
June-September

Sound and Lighting Design & Live Production

      • SAV load in and out
      • Sound board operation
      • Live sound mixing
      • Live recording
      • Light hanging and focusing
      • Light color theory

COHORT THREE
September-December

Theatre Technologies and Stage Management

      • Costume Design and construction
      • Sewing (hand and/or machine)
      • Draping
      • Cutting
      • Stage management and blocking
      • Scheduling
      • Cast, crew, and vendor management
      • Administration and/or HR experience
      • Time management
      • Script analysis