CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 172042Z JAN 23 MID200080654429U FM CHINFO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 006/23 SUBJ/ANNUAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FROM QUALIFIED NAVY PERSONNEL FOR THE SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY ADVANCED MILITARY VISUAL JOURNALISM TRAINING PROGRAM 2023// POC/MCCM TONY SISTI/CHINFO SEA/LOC: WASHINGTON DC/TEL: COMM: (703) 692- 4704/DSN: 222-4704/EMAIL: ANTHONY.B.SISTI.MIL(AT)US.NAVY.MIL// RMKS/1. The Navy is soliciting applications from Mass Communication Specialists (MC) for the Syracuse University Newhouse School's Advanced Military Visual Journalism (AMVJ) training program for academic year 2023- 2024. The class reporting date for both the photojournalism and graphic design programs is tentatively scheduled for 25 July 2023 with a projected graduation date of 14 May 2024. Specific portfolio requirements are in paragraph 2d. Applicants may apply to programs by submitting the appropriate portfolio as outlined in paragraphs 2d. and 2e. 2. Applications must be submitted via the CHINFO Portal no later than 10 March 2023. For complete directions and guidance for electronic submission, contact POC listed above and in paragraph 7. Applications must include the following: a. A command endorsement on letterhead summarizing the candidate's qualifications, including a statement certifying the portfolio is the sole work of the applicant, and recommendation for candidate's acceptance in the program. Parent commands are responsible for eligibility verification of endorsed candidates and submission of applicable waivers. Waivers of prerequisites (e.g., TIS, PG, TOS, etc.) will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Commanding Officers should address applicant's maturity, ability to work independently, financial security, and academic ability when recommending a nominee, particularly when requesting waivers. b. An essay explaining why a candidate is interested in the AMVJ program. Essay should include motivations, influences, expectations, and post-course desires. c. A portfolio demonstrating sufficient technical ability to successfully complete the course. An applicant must submit a portfolio with communication products from across the full-spectrum of media disciplines. d. Photojournalism program portfolio requirements. Candidates must submit a portfolio consisting of seven examples of their work. Portfolio must contain the following: (1) One writing product from the Individual Writing category. (2) One video product from the Individual Video category. (3) Four photo products from the Individual Photo category (must have one picture story, one portrait personality and two photos from the any other Individual Photo category). (4) One graphic design product from any of the Individual Graphic Design categories. e. Graphics program portfolio requirements. Candidates must submit a portfolio consisting of seven examples of their work. Portfolio must contain the following: (1) One animation product. (2) Two layout and design products. (3) Two digital art products. (4) One identity design product. (5) One writing product from the Individual Writing category. f. Each product must follow the rules listed in the category descriptions found within the standard operating procedures for the Navy Media Awards. g. Applicants are required to provide a biography as part of the submission process. The biography is not part of the selection process but will be used to identify and introduce the selectees to the faculty and staff at the University if selected. No biography photo required. 3. Prior to acceptance to the program and distribution of orders, applicants must: a. Be approved to reenlist or extend in the MC Rating through June 2028. b. Not reach high-year tenure before June 2027. c. Have a command endorsed 1306. d. Be within physical fitness assessment standards to include no PFA failures in the past three years. e. Not have any civil or Non-Judicial Punishment violations in the past three years. 4. Course scope, prerequisites and portfolio requirements are found in CANTRAC, which can be accessed via the Navy Education and Training Command website at https://www.netc.navy.mil/. Click on the CANTRAC icon at the bottom of the webpage and search for course information using the title, Advanced Military Visual Journalism. 5. Applicants in their orders window, and not yet selected for orders, must contact the detailer with your intentions. Applicants who have executed orders and are en route to their next command are not eligible. Navy Personnel Command has the final approval prior to final selection. 6. The selection board will convene in mid-March 2023. Selectees will be notified via Naval message no later than 14 April 2023. 7. Point of contact is MCCM Anthony Sisti who can be reached by email at anthony.b.sisti.mil(AT)us.navy.mil or by phone at (703) 692-4704. 8. Contact Master Chief Sisti directly for the submission process. 9. Request widest dissemination. 10. Released by RDML R. M. Perry, Chief of Information.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED//