They provide information about new products, sales techniques, production methods, employee benefits and compensations. The ability to work cooperatively, yet independently, is required.
Work is often fast-paced with the pressure of deadlines.
Students in this program are typically 20 to 30 years old and are updating their skills or improving their resumes. De Anza has its own internship program in its television center where students shoot, edit, and produce live programming such as telecourses and community access television. In private industry, much of the work is done at the corporate site, while in the motion picture and TV industry, travel and off-site filming locations are not uncommon. Work schedules also vary considerably. Educational or industrial film is less seasonal.