The short answer is absolutely you should go if you can afford it. Formal education is a basis, but you can also learn plenty from the professionals who have experience to share. Pick out the workshops that interest you and learn. The exhibit floor is also a grand experience, as most major manufacturers will be showing their wares. This lets you see first hand all the tools we play with. We are in a very interesting time in lighting these days as we pioneer this new world of LED. New innovations are being introduced at an amazing rate. You will have an opportunity to see everything that is available today. Lastly, this gives you the opportunity to NETWORK and meet people. Don't be shy. If you have been "working around lights" as you say, you may or may not have found your career path yet. Keep an open mind and explore all opportunities. And have some fun while you are there.Do you think a 19 year old should go to USITT? I have been working around lights and feel that it would be a worthy investment of my time, I just want to make sure that it is really something I should be doing.
19 is a little early. Go if you can afford it, but If budgets are tight, I advise you to wait for at least your Jr year. While there are lots of educational options that are good for you anytime, there are some amazing opportunities for career networking and getting a job that you are too early for now. If you can only go once, definitely wait until you are about to graduate from college. If you can afford it, go every year!Do you think a 19 year old should go to USITT? I have been working around lights and feel that it would be a worthy investment of my time, I just want to make sure that it is really something I should be doing.
Here is this to go with that:Yes indeed-y... I will be walking the show on Saturday, and hosting events at Chauvet HQ on Thursday & Friday.
Looking forward to seeing you all.
I had just turned twenty when I attended my first one, and was very glad I went. Now I was in my late forties when I attended my next (and last) one, but that's another story.Do you think a 19 year old should go to USITT?...
Thanks John!!!Here is this to go with that:
https://www.chauvetprofessional.com/usitt-tour/
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