Ascend Specialty Tracks

Learn How to Monetize Your Creative Interests with an Ascend Specialty Track

Study under field expert creatives and gain the skills, tools, and connections you need to make money doing what you love!

Writing

Learn what it takes to be a part-time or full-time professional writer (regardless of genre!) through instruction and resources
Work under, and receive personalized feedback from, a professional writing mentor and publishing coach
Learn from real-world writing experts, agents, publishers, and award-winning authors
Learn the nuances of how to identify and write for your audience, the financial side of writing and how to make a living, methods of publication and more!
Develop skills, tools, and a business plan for your writing career while also polishing aspects of craft
Apply what you learn by creating a business plan in the form of a written proposal, which will prepare you for either self or traditional publishing

Film

Substantially improve your videography skills through practical, hands-on instruction about storytelling, production, and editing.
Receive customized feedback and instruction from a video professional
Collaborate with like-minded videographers
Apply what you learn by completing an internship and a robust set of hands-on videography projects, including professional videos for YouTube and Social Media, event recap videos, and/or documentaries.
Complete a guaranteed internship with Unbound’s media team or with another organization of your choice

Art

Learn to make money from your art medium, whatever that may be
Learn how to seek out resources, develop an achievable plan to improve your craft, and consistently level-up your skills
Develop a strong theology of art
Learn how to be a healthy artist: develop emotional resilience, avoid burnout, and create sustainable habits
Receive customized coaching and feedback from an art professional
Collaborate with like-minded artists
Apply what you learn through a hands-on project or internship