How does the application process work?
Do you only take students from Boston Public Schools?
How much does it cost?
What is the schedule?
What experience do I need?
Do I need my own equipment?
Will I become a famous movie director if I join Fast Forward?
How does the application process work?
Once an application is received we look it over and decide if we want that applicant to come in for an interview. The applicant would receive a call or an email by the end of September informing him/her if an interview will be necessary.
Interviews will begin at the end of September and will continue through the first week in October.
Applicants who have been interviewed will be notified by the 2nd week in October if they will be offered a spot in the program.
The 2009 program begins on October 15th and 16th.
Do you only take students from Boston Public Schools?
We take students from schools all over the Boston Area. However, because of our relationship with the Boston Public Schools, we are committed to having 80% of our students from the BPS system.
How much does it cost?
There is a $30 lab fee for all participants to cover some of the costs of the program. Besides this, the Fast Forward Program is free of charge as part of the ICA’s John Hancock Teen Education Program.
What is the schedule?
The Fast Forward Program has 2 levels. Level 1 meets on Thursdays from 4 – 6:30 PM. Level 2 meets on Fridays from 4 – 6:30. Each Level meets every week throughout the school year, beginning in mid October and ending in early June. Participants are expected to attend every session.
What experience do I need?
Although no prior experience is absolutely necessary, we highly suggest that students take an ICA Teen New Media Digital Workshop. These are offered in the fall, spring and summer. Students who take these workshops get a chance to work in the ICA environment for 4 – 8 weeks, allowing them to decide if they want to make a longer commitment. We also get a chance to work with the student, enabling us to determine if the student would succeed in the Fast Forward program, or if the student might benefit from other workshops. We do prioritize students who have previously taken a digital workshop.
Do I need my own equipment?
No. The ICA provides all equipment and media.
Will I become a famous movie director if I join Fast Forward?
Maybe, but we are not a Hollywood Style Film School. We strive to encourage students to take risks, experiment, and develop their own styles in various mediums. Fast Forward is designed more like a studio-based art class where each student is working individually, rather than a film school where large groups are working on large projects. One of the core missions of the ICA is to provide innovative experiential learning opportunities for people of all ages through direct encounters with artists and art making.