Get Involved! Join the Club!

Disc Jockeys, Musicians, Fashionistas, Artists, and Designers welcome!

Make new connections. Participate in professional development opportunities. Attend Industry Conferences.

The Creative Industries Group is an official student Special Interest group and is affiliated with the ASMCC (Associated Students of Mesa Community College). The Creative Industries Group is open to all MCC students who are interested in creative self-expression and professional career development in the contemporary commercial arts, including: music, fashion, art, design and creative entrepreneurship.

Purpose

Developing the professional, business and creative skills of student members is the foundation of the group’s activities.

Credo and Mission

The mission of the Creative Industries Group is to educate students to excel in all manner of creative careers. We believe that curiosity and self-disciplined inquiry, which are essential to creative endeavors—are critical to achievement in any arena. We also believe that creative self-expression is a powerful catalyst for personal growth.

Through exposure to scholarly and practical learning experiences integrating hands-on learning, guest lectures and field studies, this student Special Interest Group, the Creative Industries Group invites members to explore current industry trends, relevant technologies, and career opportunities open to today's aspiring creative professionals.

Objectives

To organize Field and Industry Study trips, locally, nationally and internationally, so student members can experience first-hand the workings of current, creative businesses
To help students learn about real-world professional practices by offering guest lectures, and workshops with leading industry experts
To support the development of the individual talents of student members by providing opportunities to showcase their work on campus and other public settings
To encourage students to join like-minded colleagues and develop their personal and professional networks through lively dialogue and group activities
To help students develop their professional portfolios and resumes by providing opportunities to apprentice with faculty advisors and other mentors in professional activities
To enable student members to apply their MCC studies in a global society by providing opportunities for intercultural creative education, thereby fulfilling one of MCC's 4 C's (Student Learning Outcomes), Cultural and Global Engagement
To maintain the vitality of our college community by encouraging and supporting professional development for all club members

Co-Advisors

Events, Trips and Activities

Join Fashion Program Director, Evonne Bowling, on an annual trip to Major Fashion Trade Show, MAGIC, in Las Vegas (Spring)

More information on MAGIC, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=h_ii2l73HX4
Sign up for Fashion Merchandising Study Tour (TEC274AA). Contact Evonne Bowling for more information.

Hone your Disc Jockey Skills. Join the Thunderbird Student DJs

Follow the Thunderbird Student DJs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mesaccdjclass/
Student DJs perform at campus events. Contact Ron Marschall for more information.

Music Industry Group Meetup with MCC Faculty

Connect with fellow Music Business students & MCC Faculty in a group Meetup to network and connect on music industry news and conferences. email musicbiz@mesacc.edu to join us for virtual industry conferences, seminars and guest lectures.

Attend the FREE Fervor Music Industry Summit

Join fellow club members at a FREE Music Industry Summit in Glendale, AZ. The Annual FERVOR Music Industry Summit: https://www.fervormusicbizsummit.com/