A time line of my mastery journey at Full Sail University.

1. Mastery Journey Timeline
BY: JUSTIN PRINCE

2. Mastery: Course 1
Goal:
To become familiar with Full Sail University and the students from the various degree programs
in hopes of building a network that could lead to both educational and professional
partnerships.
Strategies:
Explore the campus and develop and understanding of its layout.
To exchange contact information such as phone numbers and e-mails with my fellow students.
Offer my help and insight to my fellow students whenever it is necessary.

3. Filmmaking Concepts: Course 2
Goal:
To expand my understanding of the different techniques in the making of a film.
Strategies:
Read- The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide - Anthony Q. Artis.
Start the first steps to conducting a documentary on the Adman Rapist.
Attend GPS event with 2010 film graduates Josh Presuto and Nick Floyd.

4. Script Production: Course 3
Goal:
To begin the application for an internship with ESPN.
Strategies:
Get on the crew for a Full Sail Live event.
Join the creative writing club.
Begin to find potential crew members for the Adman Rapist documentary.

5. Directing Talent: Course 4
Goal:
Develop better and stronger leadership skills.
Strategies:
Read- Called to lead – John MacArthur
Volunteer at a local charity.
Attend GPS Event with Paige Davis.

6. Experimental Filmmaking: Course 5
Goal:
Find a new path or strategy to complete the filmmaking process.
Strategies:
Shoot a project with a Go-Pro camera.
Read- Commando Tactics for Digital Filmmakers – Craig Forrest.
Continue working on Adman Rapist documentary.

7. Visual Storytelling: Course 6
Goal:
Develop a better understand of how to tell a story with images as much as words.
Strategies:
Read- Shot by Shot – Steven Katz.
Wrap up filming on the Adman Rapist documentary.
Work on the Florida Film Festival.

8. Film Production Thesis I: Course 7
Goal:
Finding my niche or role on a film crew and performing it to the best of my abilities.
Strategies:
Read- Adventures in the Screen Trade – William Goldman.
Work on a student project outside of my major. (i.e. games or music)

9. Film Production Thesis II: Course 8
Goal: To wrap out my outside projects so I can focus on my Thesis.
Strategies:
Edit and finish the Adman Rapist documentary.
Read- Final Cut – Steven Bach.

10. Entertainment and Communication Law:
Course 9
Goal:
Brush up on my understanding of media law.
Strategies:
Visit the media law resource center website at www.medialaw.org.
Study the 50 Key media law facts by Dan Hollis.
Look for film festivals for the Adman Rapist documentary.

11. Film Production Thesis III: Course 10
Goal:
Strengthen my sound editing skills.
Strategies:
Reach out to someone stronger sound editing to help me improve.
Read- Sound editing for film – http://www.carmenborgia.com/fave/pages/soundediting.htm.
Work on another project outside my major.

12. Film Production Thesis IV: Course 11
Goal:
To begin to search for job opportunities for once I graduate.
Strategies:
Visit http://www.filmorlando.com/ and other sites that post industry jobs.
Read- Breaking and Entering: Landing Your First Job in Film – April Fitzsimmons.

13. Business Film: Course 12
Goal:
To develop a better understanding of the business side of the industry and how to pitch a
completed film.
Strategies:
Read- Get Known Before the Book Deal – Christina Katz
Participate in a webinar at FilmmakingWebinars.com.

14. Mentor
Characteristics:
Interest
Knowledge
Willingness to share insights
Patience
Positive Attitude
Enthusiastic
Respected by their peers
Values my opinions

15. Potential Mentors
Mark Duplass - @MarkDuplass
Ken Burns -@KenBurns or www.floruntinefilms.com
Stos Hall- https://www.linkedin.com/pub/stos-hall/1/b51/139 or
https://www.facebook.com/sonyastos.hall?fref=ts.
Marshall Curry-@marshallcurry
Gary Hustwit -@gary_hustwit
Heidi Ewing-@HeidiLoki