Creative Accelerator Program | Launchpad for Creative Careers | madelife

What is the Creative Accelerator Program?

 

The Creative Accelerator Program at madelife is a dynamic launchpad for creative careers. Join our exciting Gap Year Program and become part of an incredible community. Discover how our 12-week program empowers you to reach your creative potential through rigorous self-evaluation, intensive mentorship, and project-based market-driven work. Our talented mentors, who are active professionals and entrepreneurs in your field, share their insights and skills to help you thrive.

Level Up

LEVEL UP- $1600 per month

Accomplish a specific project with targeted mentorship and gain access to Madelife creative community resources across 12 Weeks.

  • 1-2 mentors who are active professionals or creative business entrepreneurs in your field

  • 2 hours per week of 1-on-1 mentorship

  • 1 hour per week of creative coordinator support, including project management, resource access, community development and weekly review sessions

  • Access to all workshops and events

  • Open access to Madelife music studio, podcast studio, computers, and co-working space

ACCELERATE - $2200 per month

Accelerate your progress on targeted projects or quickly develop particular technical skills with a team of mentors across 12 Weeks.

  • Creative coordinator-guided program design session

  • 2-3 mentors who are active professionals or creative business entrepreneurs in your field

  • 4 hours per week of 1-on-1 mentorship

  • 1 hour per week of creative coordinator support, including project management, resource access, community development and weekly review sessions

  • Access to all workshops and events

  • Open access to Madelife music studio, podcast studio, computers, and co-working space

Launch

LAUNCH - $3800 per month

Launch your creative career with the support and guidance of a full mentorship team across 12 Weeks. Leave the program with a solid understanding of your brand, your product or service, and a long term strategy for achieving professional growth.

  • Discovery and applied curricular design session w/creative coordinators and mentors

  • Highly flexible team of 3+ mentors who are active professionals or creative business entrepreneurs in your field

  • 8 hours per week of 1-on-1 mentorship

  • 2 hours per week of creative coordinator support, including project management, resource access, and community development

  • Weekly project and program review sessions

  • Free enrollment for all workshops and events

  • Open access to Madelife music studio, podcast studio, computers, and co-working space

 

Customized Programs: Design your own program based on your specific goals and interests.

Build Your Portfolio and Launch Your Career.

Accelerants are encouraged to think realistically about their program goals. Develop a marketable skill set and create a comprehensive portfolio to showcase your work. Gain the hard and soft skills needed to succeed in the creative industry. Expect to build momentum and launch your career during the program.

Define, Create, Measure.

At madelife, we prioritize individuality and push creative boundaries. Design a highly personalized program aligned with your goals. Embrace Lean/Agile development and Design Thinking strategies to iterate and refine your work. Join our vibrant creative community and grow as an individual.

Bolster Your Skills and Launch Your Creative Career.

Discover how the Creative Accelerator Program can help you excel in Graphic Design, Music, Film & Video, Photography, Creative Business, or whatever your pursuit is! Take the next steps in your creative journey and unlock your full potential.


Process

The madelife Creative Accelerator is rooted in mentorship, collaboration, and continuous iteration. Once in the program, we implement a cycle of define, create, and measure with each Accelerant exploring the madelife style of creative learning and career acceleration. madelife is a mixture of the Lean / Agile processes of rapid review and pivoting combined with the solutions-based creative approach of Design Thinking.

Join the madelife Scholarship Program:

Scholarships are available for BIPOC individuals and those in financial need. Inquire today to learn more about scholarship opportunities.

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