StudioDuke

• 2022-23 StudioDuke Student Cohort
• StudioDuke 2021–22: In Their Own Words

StudioDuke is a two-semester creative lab and mentorship program providing students the opportunity to take their advanced, on-going creative projects to the next level of awesome. StudioDuke is a program of Duke I&E in collaboration with Duke Entertainment, Media & Arts Network (DEMAN), and Duke Arts.

Students are matched with creative industry professionals (including Duke alumni) for one-on-one mentorship that kicks off early in the fall semester.

Here’s how it works: Project submissions can range from advanced screenplays, films, stage plays, choreography, poetry, comedy, music composition or performance, to fine arts, digital media, and manuscripts — many developed during independent studies and in the classroom.

Submissions will be reviewed by the StudioDuke team to be selected into an annual StudioDuke cohort. Selected projects can be pursued by students as an independent study, an experiential component of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate, or for no academic credit whatsoever.

Mentors: Each StudioDuke student will be paired with a mentor based on the nature of the project, its genre, and the industry expertise needed to shape and refine the creative venture. Student-mentor teams will work together throughout the semester and perhaps beyond to evaluate the creative potential of each project and then to edit, evolve, and elevate the work through creative iteration.

The goal is to bring each project to the point where it is ready to be presented to industry professionals. The StudioDuke team will help facilitate connections, resources, and logistics to support the project. Students will participate in programming aimed to help advance their creative projects and career opportunities.

This program provided a space of encouragement, inspiration and guidance. It matched me with a mentor that not only could answer my many questions but who also gave me a real example of what my career could look like. Cara O’Malley T’ 18

Presentations: Students will give ten-minute, pitch-style presentations on their projects and strategies during virtual cohort dinners throughout the semester.” Please change it to “students will give… during in person cohort meals throughout the semester.

Weekly Updates: In addition to our monthly dinners, students will share weekly updates on mentor communications, progress on projects, challenges, questions, next steps, etc. with the cohort.

Mentor Check-ins: Students will connect with mentors at least once a month by email, phone, or Zoom. Students will also have one-on-one check-in and strategy sessions with Amy during the semester.

Presentations: Students will give ten-minute, pitch-style presentations on their projects and strategies during virtual cohort dinners throughout the semester.

StudioDuke is a program of Duke I&E in collaboration with DukeArts and DEMAN, and has been made possible by a generous gift from Clifford Chanler (T’82).