Program Goal
The BIPOC Student Summit aims to create a community space for students of all backgrounds to connect around shared or similar identity(ies), while addressing the realities of navigating creative industries.
This program will uplift and empower students through making industry connections, networking, professional development, and personal development. It is open to current Otis students in any major.
Event Details
Saturday, February 22, 9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m.
Visit to Band of Vices gallery in Los Angeles Arts District
Summit Outcomes
As a result of participating in the BIPOC Student Summit, students will:
- Build a strong network of creatives.
- Explore and expand upon their identity to increase their personal development.
- Identify individual/community strengths and assets as creatives for professional growth and opportunities.
- Explore how their identity(ies) influence their journey within the creative industry.
- Identify strategies for academic success to provide a successful transition into a creative field.
Who is Eligible?
All currently enrolled students can register for the 2025 BIPOC Student Summit here. The Summit is focused on the experiences and narratives of diverse artists and designers in creative fields and will offer sessions focused on self-exploration.
Registration Information
This student summit is FREE and open to all currently enrolled students at Otis College. The last day to register is Friday, February 14, 2025. All students attending the full-day program will be entered in a drawing to win a $50, $75, and $125 gift card in Owl Dollars!
Sample Schedule
- 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Continental Breakfast and Check In
- 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.: Welcome and Overview of the Day
- 9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.: Reflection Circles
- 10:15 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.: Break
- 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Keynote Speaker
- 11:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.: Break
- 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Career Services Presentation
- 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch with Professionals
- 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Critiques
- 1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.: Break
- 1:45 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.: Choose which session you want to attend
Mental Wellbeing Session
Understanding Entrepreneurship Session
Preparing for the Workforce Session
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.: Choose which session you want to attend
Mental Wellbeing Session
Understanding Entrepreneurship Session
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.: Closing Speaker
Optional, must RSVP ahead of time: 5:00-8:00 p.m.: Gallery Visit to Band of Vices in Los Angeles
Otis's 2025 BIPOC Student Summit is sponsored by Target
