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• A complete application is required by May 22, 2017 (deadline was extended from May 12) in order to be accepted into the Media & Leadership Academy at UGA’s Grady College. Space is limited to 20 students per track.
• General application materials:
  • Application form
  • 750-500-word essay (with an explanation of what your future aspirations are, why you want to attend the academy, what you hope to gain and what you will bring to this experience.)
  • 2 recommendation letters
  • 2 original work samples
• Please send the completed application to gspa@uga.edu. 
• The program fee is $550 per student. Once accepted into the M&L Academy, fees can be paid via an online system. 
• A separate form and additional materials will be needed in order to apply for a need-base scholarship. 

Scholarships Available

• Complete General Application

• Scholarship form

• 500-word statement of need

• 1 additional work sample

Questions? Contact us at 706-542-5022 or gspa@uga.edu. 

Advertising and Public Relations Track

Want to join the ranks of the “Mad Men” or women? In the AD&PR track students will learn how to become creative problem solvers, writers, decision makers and persuasive communicators within traditional and new media. In the first part of the week, students will take introduction classes in the advertising and public relations fields. During the second half of the week, students will choose a non-profit organization to sponsor. Students will experience teamwork and collaboration as they find ways to reach target audiences and effectively communicate their message to the general public. They will be divided into two groups and each will produce a project. One group will produce a mini advertising campaign, while the other group will produce a mini PR campaign.

Entertainment Track

Calling all the screenwriters, editors, camera operators, producers and directors! Discover in the entertainment track how to tell stories and share stories through video production. In the first part of the week, students will be introduced to the entertainment field and what it encompasses. Students will learn the basics of video production, from operating a camera to digital editing. Additionally, the basics of screenwriting. During the second half of the week, students will work with the advertising group to create a short commercial or PSA, promoting the non-profit organization.

Journalism Track

The journalism field is evolving to encompass multiple platforms. In this track, students will acquire some of the tools to needed become a multi-skilled journalist in this digital age. In the first part of the week, students will review and learn the essentials of writing for print, online and broadcast. They will practice the art of interviewing and reporting. Furthermore, they will learn the basics of producing a broadcast and the fundamentals of photojournalism. During the second half of the week, students will experience teamwork and collaboration firsthand in a newsroom. They will be divided into two groups and each will produce a project. One group will produce a news website, while the other group will produce a broadcast show.